Valentine’s GAY
When she was only 23 years old, this LGBT+ activist is said to have thrown the first brick at Stonewall Inn. Whether she was the first or not, there is no doubt her actions changed history for queer people.
Who is Marsha P. Johnson?
The first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and the first person to win a second Nobel Prize, this French chemist discovered radium and studied radioactivity, revolutionizing cancer treatments.
Who is Marie Curie?
This video-sharing platform, launched on February 14th, 2005 has launched the careers of those like PewDiePie, Mr. Beast, and iJustine.
What is YouTube?
This wine must be created in a specific region of France— it’s known to have caused singer-songwriter Taylor Swift “problems.”
What is champagne?
She fell in love unconditionally and irrecoverably in love with this “17-year-old” vampire who had skin that sparkled in the sun.
Who are Bella Swan and Edward Cullen?
This Greek poet’s home island is the source of the term “lesbian.”
Who is Sappho?
This “Lady with the Lamp,” is credited with revolutionizing the field of nursing during the Crimean War. Her efforts decreased mortality rates and popularized nursing as a profession.
Who is Florence Nightingale?
The 48th state, containing the Grand Canyon, was admitted to the United States on February 14th.
What is Arizona?
This European country consumes the most chocolate in the world.
What is Switzerland?
Both from District 12, these star-crossed lovers were forced together after the events of the 74th Hunger Games, with their love ultimately becoming real.
Who are Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark?
Despite his crucial work in decoding German messages during WWII, this man was arrested for homosexuality, a crime at the time in the UK. His work is still recognized today for its impact on computer science.
Who is Alan Turing?
Thanks to her “Photo 51,” the double-helix structure of DNA was first discovered in 1953.
Who is Rosalind Franklin?
Who is Al Capone?
This 19th century Queen of England was the first to have a wedding cake iced in white— hence the icing now being known as “royal icing.”
Who is Queen Victoria?
This star-crossed Greek couple traveled to hell— but not quite back— for each other when the male counterpart failed his mission by looking back.
Who are Orpheus and Eurydice?
In 1977, this man was the first openly gay man elected to public office in the United States. Unfortunately, he was assassinated only 11 months later.
Who is Harvey Milk?
This 19th century mathematician was the daughter of a famous British poet, but her unique interests in mathematics led her to be considered the first computer programmer.
Who is Ada Lovelace?
On February 14th, 1967, this singer recorded a cover that became more famous than the original— find out what it means to me.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This insect-produced compound is commonly used for red food dye.
What is Carmine?
She took her own life via drowning after losing the attention of her lover, who was distracted by thoughts of whether to be or not to be.
Who are Ophelia and Hamlet?
This African-American activist, who penned famous novels such as “Go Tell it on the Mountain,” was influential during the Civil Rights and Gay Liberation movements.
Who is James Baldwin?
Some consider her the “mother of social work.” This woman created Hull House in Chicago and lead to many popular social programs, such as sanitation and trash removal in cities. She won a Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts, and she may have even come up with the idea for the UN-predecessor, the League of Nations.
Who is Jane Addams?
This actor is best known for playing the titular character of Dracula, released February 14th, 1931.
Who is Bela Lugosi?
Conversations Hearts were originally created by the NECCO company after Oliver Chase was inspired to create a candy while working in this profession.
What is a pharmacist?
This beauty is said to have launched a thousand ships, when her marriage to this prince started the Trojan War.
Who are Helen and Paris (of Troy)?