Black History Month
What civil rights activist gave speeches such as "I've Seen the Mountaintop" and "I Have A Dream"?
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr
This holiday, celebrated on Feb. 14, commemorates love.
Valentine's Day
February 12, 1809
16th President of the US, from Illinois
Presided over the Civil War, ended slavery
Abraham Lincoln
How often do leap years occur?
Every 4 years
What animal is associated with February 29th?
Frog
Who was the first black American to be elected President?
Barack Obama
February 2 commemorates when we take weather predictions from what chubby rodent?
Groundhog
February 4, 1913
Civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat on a bus (but wasn't the first to do so)
Rosa Parks
How many days are in February during a leap year?
29
What do you call someone who was born on a Leap Day?
Leaper or Leapling
Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat on what public transit vehicle, before Rosa Parks did the same years later?
Bus
February 27th celebrates these creatures, often found in games, on trading cards, TV shows and movies? Their name is short for "pocket monster".
Pokemon
February 17, 1963
One of the greatest basketball players ever
Played for the Bulls and the Wizards
Michael Jordan
How many days are in a Leap Year?
366
February 6th, 1895
Nickname: The Bambino or Sultan of Swat
Famous Baseball player
Played for Red Sox and Yankees
Babe Ruth
This was outlawed by the Civil Rights Act in 1964 in the US.
Segregation
Each year the Chinese zodiac commemorates a different animal. What mythical creature is celebrated this year (2024)?
Dragon
February 20, 1988
Singer from the Barbados
Songs include "Umbrella", "Work", "Rude Boy", and "Love on the Brain"
Rihanna
True or False: Leap Day always falls on the same day of the year?
False
What February holiday is celebrated on the third Monday of the month?
President's Day
Simone Biles is the most decorated athlete in what Olympics sport?
Gymnastics
What fluffy breakfast food, often served with syrup, is celebrated on February 28?
Pancakes
February 1st, 1975
1/2 of the Hip Hop Duo OutKast
Big Boi
Explain why Leap Year occurs every 4 years?
It actually takes the Earth 365 days and 1/4 of a day to rotate around the sun so every 4 years a day has to be added to the year so it gets added to February since it is the shortest month.
What famous sporting events occur during Leap Years?
Summer Olympics