May 15
1937: Born in Prague, she went on to become the first woman to serve as US Secretary of State
Who is Madeleine Albright?
NYC: This borough is the largest of the 5 by AREA
What is Queens?
The most decorated figure skater in US Olympic history, she currently serves as Ambassador to Belize
Who is Michelle Kwan?
1940: This now-iconic chain opened its first establishment, a BBQ carhop, in San Bernardino, CA
What is McDonald's?
LA: By the 1920s, LA was producing 1/4 of the world's *this*
What is oil?
This move, consisting of 4.5 rotations in the air, has the highest base point value in the International Skating Union's scoring system AND has been banned by the ISU from several program types
What is a Quadruple Axel?
2004: The sequel to this 2002 winner of the first Best Animated Feature Oscar premiered at Cannes to a 10-min standing ovation
What is Shrek?
NYC: This became the first paved street in New York, then called New Amsterdam, in 1658
What is Stone Street?
Still involved in competitive figure skating as a commentator, she became the youngest ever women's figure skating gold medalist in 1998
Who is Tara Lipinski?
2023: At 81, this mogul became the oldest cover model in Sports Illustrated history with her appearance on their 2023 Swimsuit Issue cover
Who is Martha Stewart?
LA: There are currently over __thousand stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
What is 2? (2,780 as of this month!)
There have only been 2 figure skating "podium sweeps" (gold, silver, and bronze medals all won by athletes representing the same country) in Olympic history, both in the Men's Singles event: USA in 1958, preceded by this Nordic country in 1906
What is Sweden?