4th of July
July 4th
Which band recorded Surfin' USA in 1963?
The Beach Boys
A prolonged period without significant perception is called a ________.
Drought
In 2021, what date marks the beginning of summer?
June 20th
Why were the 2020 Olympics postponed until 2021?
COVID-19
During which year did America declare its independence from Great Britain?
1776
What summer blockbuster made beachgoers afraid to enter the water in 1975?
Jaws
In Chicago, which month is most commonly the warmest?
July
What is the first day of summer also called?
Summer Solstice
In 2021, where will the Summer Olympics be held?
Tokyo
Where in America can you find the country's largest firework show?
New York (Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Celebration)
In June of what year did Disney release The Lion King?
1994
In Chicago, which summer month is typically the rainiest?
June
In 2021, what is the last day of summer?
September 22nd
Based on a 2016 survey, what is the most watched Summer Olympics sport?
Gymnastics
What famous eating contest is held every July 4th?
Nathan's Hot-Dog Eating Contest
Which song from the movie Grease reached number 5 on the Billboards in 1978?
Summer Nights
In what year did the tragic Plainfield F5 Tornado devastate many Chicagoland suburban communities?
1990
What is another name for the last day of summer/first day of autumn?
Autumnal Equinox
Where will Olympics be held in 2024?
Paris
Name one of the three presidents who have DIED on July 4th.
Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, John Adams
Who sang the 2012 hit Summertime Sadness?
Lana Del Ray
What is the warmest recorded temperature in Chicago meteorological history?
109 Degrees (July 23rd 194)
What are the meteorological dates that summer begins and summer ends?
June 1st to August 31st.
Which citied hosted the first Modern Olympiad in 1896?
Athens