Time Machine
This event sparked the United States’ formal entry into World War II.
What is the bombing (of the USS Arizona) at Pearl Harbor? The bombing took place on December 7, 1941, and we honor those who died every year on the anniversary known as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
When you’re hopelessly infatuated with someone, you are said to fall head over these in love with them.
What are heels? In other words, you and your stomach flip over this person.
We still have no idea what happened to this Teamster boss who went missing in 1975.
Who is Jimmy Hoffa? Despite a wide dragnet and many reports of sightings, he was never found. He was declared legally dead in 1982.
When February has 29 days, the year is known as this.
What is a leap year? The length of a year is 365.25 days, so every four years, we have a year with an extra day
The holiday that celebrates love falls on this date
What is February 14? It’s Valentine’s Day, the day when flowers, chocolates, and diamonds dominate gift-giving. Valentine’s Day is also one of the most popular days to get engaged.
Color TV shows debuted during this decade.
What are the 1950s? CBS released the first color TV programming in 1951 to an audience without color TVs. RCA released the first color TV in 1954. It measured 12 inches horizontally, and the price tag was $1,000.
This is a first-time romantic get-together with someone you haven’t met.
What is a blind date? Mutual acquaintances like family or friends usually arrange these dates, and despite the misconception, they sometimes lead to long-term relationships.
The Warren Report determined that this single assassin killed President John F. Kennedy, but only a minority of people believe it.
Who is Lee Harvey Oswald? A Gallup poll in 2013 showed that 61 percent don’t believe the single-assassin theory.
This monarch came to the throne on February 6, 1952.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II? Her coronation was held June 2, 1953.
This color rose symbolizes love.
What is red? Yellow is said to represent friendship.
“Aquarius” was part of the soundtrack of this 1968 Broadway production.
What is Hair? The original cast included Diane Keaton, Meat Loaf, and Ben Vereen—before anyone had ever heard of them.
Make love, not this.
What is war? This was the 1960s mantra during the Vietnam War, often accompanied by the peace sign.
Flight 19, composed of five military aircraft, went missing in this triangle on December 5, 1945.
What is Bermuda? All five aircraft were never spotted again. There have been a plethora of unexplained incidents in the Bermuda Triangle, but that one is the most mysterious.
On the first day of Lent, Catholics receive these in church.
What are ashes (on the forehead)? It’s known as Ash Wednesday. The ashes symbolize death—ashes to ashes—as Christians await the celebration of new life at Easter.
The “vein of love” was once thought to run through this appendage on one’s hand.
What is the fourth finger on the left hand? The placement of the wedding ring is symbolic of this belief. However, there is no vein that runs straight to the heart from the ring finger.
Babe Ruth hit his last home run on May 25, 1935, for a total of this many home runs in his career
What is 714? This record stood as the most career home runs until April 8, 1974 when Hank Aaron hit 715. Aaron went on to finish his career with a record 755 home runs.
This describes when you can see no faults with your significant other.
What is love is blind? This stage is usually early in the relationship and often doesn’t last long.
In 1888, London police were looking for this serial killer who attacked prostitutes.
Who is Jack the Ripper? Crime writer Patricia Cornwell wrote a book in 2002 wherein she implies the killer was the painter Walter Sickert, but that theory has yet to be proven.
You might encounter these bushes with delicate, rose-style blooms in February.
What are camellias? They come in the same colors as roses, and many shade-tolerant varieties are available. Camellias can also be grown as houseplants.
These families are Shakespeare’s “Hatfields and McCoys” of Verona, Italy.
Who are the Montagues and the Capulets? The children of these feuding families are Romeo and Juliet. Did you know that travelers from around the world visit Juliet’s Wall in Verona and leave letters for her? Volunteers from the Juliet Club answer the letters.
The People’s Republic of China was established on October 1, 1949, under this Communist leader.
Who is Mao Zedong? This ended the civil war between the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the Nationalist Party, or Kuomintang (KMT).
This type of affection is said to be expressed by strict parents, sometimes to promote responsible behavior.
What is tough love? Bill Milliken is believed to have coined the phrase in his 1968 book of the same title.
While we celebrate his birthday around the world, we don’t know his exact date of birth.
Who is Jesus? Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25, but Orthodox Christians, particularly in Europe, celebrate it on January 6 or 7. Many speculate on a variety of dates, and even scholars say the date may be as early as 4 BC.
This ancient festival falls on February 2 and used to be considered the midpoint of winter
What is Candlemas Day? In a bygone era, Christmas lasted 40 days, ending on February 2. People brought candles to church to receive a blessing on Candlemas Day.
He is the ancient Roman god of love.
Who is Cupid? He symbolizes love in all its forms. His Greek counterpart is Eros.