Famous February Birthdays
Which dearly departed Australian zookeeper/conservationist was born on 2-22-62?
(Crikey! That’s a lot of two’s!)
Steve Irwin
The US celebrates which holiday on the third Monday in February?
President’s Day
Which two NFL teams have won the most Super Bowl titles?
Pittsburg Steelers and New England Patriots (6 each)
Leap Year occurs once every ____ years.
4
What does the O in XOXO stand for?
Hugs!
Born February 20, 1988, this Barbadian singer/songwriter/actress/businesswoman has certainly put in the work to earn the title of America's youngest self-made female billionaire (Forbes 2022).
Rihanna
What is the name of the groundhog who dutifully checks for his shadow each year on February 2nd (a.k.a. Groundhog Day)?
Punxsutawney Phil
Which Kansas City Chiefs tight end, who will be playing in Super Bowl LVIII, caused a media frenzy when he was romantically linked to a popular singer/songwriter in September 2023?
Travis Kelce
What is the term for folks who are born on Leap Day?
Leapers or Leaplings
In addition to being the unofficial patron saint of love, what occupation is St. Valentine also believed to be the patron of?
(causes quite a buzz but the payoff is pretty sweet!)
Beekeeping
Which American musician, born February 11, 1962, has a popular song in which she soaks up the sun?
Sheryl Crow
Leslie Knope (Parks & Recs) is a huge fan of celebrating her female friends on the day before Valentine's Day, as known as ____________ _____.
Galentine's Day
Which NFL quarterback legend never got a Super Bowl ring?
(lace's out!)
Dan Marino
Leap Day has it's own cocktail, appropriately named the Leap Year cocktail. First crafted in 1928, folks consider it a sweet alternative to which classic drink?
(shaken, not stirred)
Martini
(sweet vermouth + gin + Grand Marnier + fresh lemon juice)
Who are Shakespeare's "Star-crossed Lovers"?
Romeo & Juliet
These two public figures share a birthday month (February) and a similar name, though one is best known as an NBA legend while the other is an actor with multiple box office smash hits under his belt.
Michael Jordan and Michael B. Jordan
Since it was officially admitted into the Union February 14, 1912, this U.S. state celebrates its statehood each year on Valentine’s Day.
Arizona
How much (approximately) does the Lombardi Trophy weigh ?
7 lbs
This country considers February 29th an unlucky day, and even has a saying "anno bisesto, anno funesto" which translates into "leap year, doom year."
Italy
What U.S. state produces the most roses for Valentine's Day?
(roses aren't the only thing we're dreamin' of)
California
(produces 60% of American roses, but most roses sold on Valentine's Day are imported from South America)
This English novelist was born into poverty on February 7, 1812, but you might say he had great expectations for himself as in a twist of fate, he went on to become the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.
Charles Dickens
No need to wait until Shrove Tuesday (a.k.a. Fat Tuesday); this delicious breakfast food can be enjoyed year-round!
Pancakes! Don't forget the Vermont maple syrup!!
Who was the first left-handed quarterback to get a Super Bowl ring?
Ken Stabler, Oakland Raiders (Super Bowl XI, 1977)
You can head to one of these two U.S. states if you really want to go all-out for your Leap Year celebration.
Texas and/or New Mexico
(two towns in TX and NM, both called Anthony, claim the title "Leap Year Capital" and hold lavish, multi-day celebrations each leap year)
In ancient Roman art, Cupid is often depicted riding which aquatic mammal?
Dolphin (were often portrayed in antiquity as friendly to humans, and the dolphin itself could represent affection)