Valentine's
Approximately 144 million of these are exchanged every year for Valentine's Day in the U.S. alone, according to Hallmark.
What are cards?
This famous Civil Rights Leader delivered his famous, I Have a Dream, speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial at the 1963 March on Washington.
Who is Martin Luther King, Jr.
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on this day in July.
What is July 4th?
This theme park and production company owner won 26 Oscars, the most anyone has won. He was nominated 59 times.
Who is Walt Disney?
This sporting event Championship usually takes place the last week in January or first week of February.
What is the Superbowl?
T/F Wearing your heart on your sleeve, this phrase originated with Valentine's Day.
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In the Middle Ages, young men and womenwould wear the name pinned to their sleeve for one week so that everyone would know their supposed true feelings.
This Civil Rights activist stated "People always say that I didn't give up my seat because I was tired...but that isn't true. I was not tired physically...No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in."
Who is Rosa Parks?
The tallest U.S. President celebrates his birthday this month.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
T/F According to Hollywood legend the Academy Award got its nickname "Oscar" after the Academy libraian Margaret Herrick saw the trophy and thought it looked like her Uncle Oscar.
This famous traditional St. Patrick Day's food staple has nothing to do with corn. Instead, it's a nod to the large grains of salt used to cure meats, which were also known as "corns"
What is Corned Beef And Cabbage?
Valentine's Day was named for St. Valentine and his courage to do this __________ during Roman Emperor Claudius II reign and Valentine was put to death for it on February 14th.
a) play poker b) perform marriages
b) perform marriages
Roman Emperor Claudius II was trying to bolster his army, he forbade young men to marry, because apparently single men make better soldiers. St. Valentine defied the ban and performed secret marriages.
Contrary to popular belief this inventor did not create peanut butter however he did do a lot of research into new and alternate uses for peanuts.
Who is George Washington Carver?
He is one of the most famous Generals to become President and he was born a British Subject.
Who is George Washington?
This was the first Best Picture winner. It was produced in 1927 and was a silent movie about fighter pilots during WWI. Its title is just one word and birds and planes have them.
What is Wings?
This sled differs from most sleds or sleighs in that it has no runners or skis on the underside?
What is a toboggan?
Who is Cupid?
This was a group of African American military pilots who fought during WWII.
Who are the Tuskegee Airmen?
He was the first President to hold a press conference on television.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
She has won the most Academy Awards - 4 total. Her Best Actress honors are for Morning Glory (1933), Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967), The Lion in Winter (1968), and On Golden Pond (1981).
Who is Katherine Hepburn?
This far east country's alpine mountains are the snowiest place on earth.
What is Japan?
In Sukayu Onsen, Japan a typical year will bring 50-60 feet of snow, some years 70-80 feet of snow.
In 1847, Boston pharmacist Oliver Chase invented a machine that simplified the lozenge production process, resulting in the first candy-making machine. Chase shifted his focus from lozenges and created this iconic Valentine's day candy with a message.
What is Sweetheart candy?
Born in 1942. This Memphis born singer started out singing gospel music in her father's church. She later sang at three Presidential inaugurations.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
He is the only President to be elected four times. After his service the 22nd Amendment was ratified in 1951, limiting the presidential office to two terms.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
This 1997 epic movie about a famous Atlantic ship crossing won 11 academy awards to tie with Ben-Hur and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King for the most Oscars for one movie.
What is Titanic?
This 1942 wartime classic is considered one of the most romantic movies ever produced.
What is Casablanca?