February History
On February 3, 1959, Richie Valens, The Big Bopper, and Buddy Holly all die in a plane crash. This becomes known as the “day the music died” after Don McLane releases his 1972 hit named for the airplane they crashed.
What is American Pie?
This iconic English author, born on February 7, 1812, is best known for novels such as Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol
Who is Charles Dickens?
February 2 commemorates when we take weather predictions from what chubby rodent?
What is a groundhog?
This is the highest court in the United States started in February 1790.
What is the Supreme Court
On February 7th, 1964, they landed in America. It was the beginning of the “British Invasion” and music in general, and rock and roll specifically, would never be the same.
Who are the Beatles?
What popular Nascar race will be held February 16th in Florida?
Daytona 500
These two purple flowers are the birth flowers of February and represent wisdom and hope.
What is Violets and Irises?
On February 16, 1968, the first call was made using this three-digit number.
What is 911?
On February 10th, 1972, this person debuts alter-ego Ziggy Stardust at a concert in Tolworth, England stoaking the fires of Glam Rock to new highs.
Who is David Bowie?
This day in 1963 marked the birth of this American Basketball Hall of Famer and 6-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls.
Who is Michael Jordan?
On February 7, 1949, this baseball player is the first to have a $100,000 salary for the New York Yankees.
Who is Joe DiMaggio?
On February 1, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln signed this Amendment to the United States Constitution, officially abolishing slavery.
What is the 13th Amendment?
On February 22, 1969, he performs at San Quentin Prison, spawning the legendary Live at San Quentin album?
Who is Johnny Cash?
On February 21, 1981, Dolly Parton hit #1 with this song. (Dolly starred in a movie of the same name the previous year.)
What is 9 to 5?
On February 9, 1895, Four years after basketball is invented, this sport is invented in Massachusetts. Today it is a Summer Olympic sport.
What is Volleyball?
February's Birthstone: It is considered a symbol of friendship, trust, protection, commitment, and love.
What is amethyst?
On February 28, 1984, this album by Michael Jackson wins eight Grammy Awards.
What is Thriller?
What are the birth zodiac signs for February?
What is Aquarius and Pisces?