Dessert
Which popular ice cream flavor is traditionally the top choice for birthday parties?
Vanilla
The most expensive birthday party ever thrown was hosted by Sultan of Brunei (a prime minister) in 1996, totaling $27.2 million to celebrate which special decade birthday of his?
This comedian and actor known for the Rush Hour franchise was born on August 31st, 1971
Chris Tucker
Sadly, this Civil Rights leader was killed in 1968.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Why do you blow out candles on your birthday cake? What will happen?
Your birthday wish will come true!
What is the most popular cake flavor?
Chocolate
What is the MOST popular birth month in the United States?
September
This legendary singer-songwriter known for "Brown Eyed Girl" was born on August 31st, 1945
Van Morrison
This presidential candidate was killed in 1968.
Robert F Kennedy
What is the most common song that is performed at birthday parties?
"Happy Birthday to You"
In what decade was the first commercial Funfetti cake mix introduced by Pillsbury?
1980s
What popular holiday's date doubles as the LEAST common birthday in the United States?
Christmas Day
December 25th
Sadly, this Princess died in a high-speed car crash in Paris on August 31st, 1997
Diana
If these 2 celebrities - that share an August 31st, 1968 birthday - made a song together, it might be called "My Heart Will Go On in the Wild Wild West"
Celine Dion and Will Smith
Cake
What country's celebration helped establish the idea of a dedicated cake for a child's birthday?
Germany
Putting candles on cakes originated in this European country as a tribute to the goddess Artemis
Greece
This inventor received a patent for the Kinetograph, his moving picture camera on August 31st, 1897
Thomas Edison
This space mission successfully orbited the Moon for the first time.
Name or Number = Points!
Apollo 8
If someone says "I'm wearing my birthday suit", what does it mean?
Hint: Think about the day you were born!
They're naked!
What sweet substance is the main ingredient in traditional marzipan?
Almond paste (and sugar)
What common party item did Europeans use to ward off evil spirits on someone's birthday?
Noisemakers
The body of Mary Ann Nichols was found in London on August 31, 1888, making her the first victim of this serial killer.
Jack the Ripper
The "Tet Offensive" happened during this war in 1968. It was a major escalation and one of the largest military campaigns of this war.
Vietnam War
In what country is it a tradition to eat long noodles on someone's birthday as a symbol of living a long and healthy life?