Fun February Facts
What does it mean if the groundhog sees his shadow?
What is six more weeks of winter?
This Roman Ruler established the first Leap Year
Julius Ceaser
Who famously said "The time is always right to do what is right"?
Who is Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Born on February 22, 1962, this person was also known as a "crocodile hunter" and was fond of the phrase "Crikey!"
Who is Steve Irwin?
This day of celebration and competition ranks second highest for food consumption in the US after Thanksgiving.
What is Super Bowl Sunday?
What are the three colors associated with Mardi Gras?
What are purple, gold, and green?
In some European countries, February 29th is also known as ___________ or Ladies' Privilege.
Bachelor's Day
Who was the first African American Golf Champion to tour on the Professional Golf Association (PGA) circuit
Who is Tiger Woods?
Born on February 12, 1809, this man remains the tallest president in history.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This holiday is celebrated the day before Lent and translated from French means "Fat Tuesday"
What is Mardi Gras?
The birthstone for the month of February
What is Amethyst?
In Denmark, how many gloves does a man have to buy a women if they turn down their leap day marriage proposal?
A) 12
B) 4
C) 20
A) 12
Who was the first African American to serve as the Secretary of State of the United States?
Who is Colin Powell?
Who was born into Rock N Roll Royalty on February 1st, 1968, and later married the "King of Pop"?
Lisa Marie Presley
In the U.S. & Canada, these holidays are celebrated on the third Monday in February (both for full points)
What is Presidents' Day & Family Day?
What are the two astrological signs associated with February?
What are Aquarius and Pisces?
People born on the leap day are called?
What is a "leapling" or "leaper"?
He was the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
Born on February 7, 1812, who was the author known for works such as A Tale of Two Cities, Oliver Twist, and A Christmas Carol?
Who is Charles Dickens?
This event is celebrated in late January or February by billions of people across the world.
What is Lunar New Year?
Why is February shorter than other months?
A Roman superstitious fear of even numbers (February was the month to honor the dead, therefore the "unlucky" month)
The % of the US population born on Leap Day
What is 0.07%?
Jackie Robinson debuted in Major League Baseball at which position and for which team? (Both for full points)
What is first base and who are the Brooklyn Dodgers?
Born on February 4th, 1913, she was nationally recognized for her refusal to give up her seat.
Who is Rosa Parks?
Cupid comes from which mythology?
What is Greek mythology?