Black History Month
Who was the first African-American Major League Baseball player?
Jackie Robinson
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
When is Valentine's Day?
February 14th
This Ed Sheeran song compares love to something that “burns” all night long
What is "Perfect"
The 16th president of the United States was born in February 1809. What was his name?
Abraham Lincoln
She is a famous poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist who wrote "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings"
Who is Maya Angelou
Name the fairytale about a girl who ventures into the woods to visit her grandmother.
Little Red Riding Hood
Which city is known as "the city of Love"?
Paris
Taylor Swift sings about a love that feels timeless in this song inspired by a famous Shakespearean Play
What is “Love Story”
In February 1964, which country did the Beatles perform in for the very first time?
U.S.A.
This man invented the Super Soaker water gun
Who is Lonnie Johnson?
Fun fact: he was also a nuclear engineer!
What is 'red' in French?
Rouge
This English king declared Valentine’s Day a holiday in 1537
Henry VIII
... ironic...
This Bruno Mars hit promises “forever” and features the line “I think I wanna marry you”
What is “Marry You”
Which country celebrates New Year on the new moon that appears between 21 January and 20 February?
China
This female mathematician calculated NASA's spaceflight trajectories, including the moon landing
Who is Katherine Johnson
Fun fact: The movie "Hidden Figures" is partly inspired by her!
This shade of red is used to describe the color of a red gemstone.
Ruby
While Valentine’s Day is associated with romance, some darker events have occurred on the holiday. This U.S. city experienced the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre happen on Feb. 14, 1929
Where is Chicago
In this song, Harry Styles sings about a love that’s strong enough to survive long-distance
What is “Adore You”
How often does February have 29 days?
Every four years
She was the FIRST female (self-made) millionaire in the U.S.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker
Fun Fact: There is a netflix show called "Self Made" based on her life (it is GREAT!)
This song reached No. 1 on the Adult Alternative Airplay chart, No. 3 on Alternative Airplay, and hit the Billboard Hot 100, and was REALLY popular on Tik Tok
What is Sally, When The Wine Runs Out by ROLE MODEL
This was the year that the sweetheart candy messages “Be Mine” and “Kiss Me” first rolled out
When is 1902
This Billie Eilish song describes loving someone even when the relationship is complicated and painful.
What is “Happier Than Ever”
What is considered the gem of February?
Amethyst