Order in the Court
This 1954 case declared that state-sponsored segregation in public schools is unconstitutional
Brown v Board of Education
In most circus acts, skilled gymnasts and acrobats are seen high-above ground walking across these
Tightropes
In a string orchestra, this instrument can play the highest-pitched notes.
Violin
In 1885, this gift from France arrived on New York Harbor.
This type of year includes a 366th day
Leap Year
These were created after a Supreme Court ruling requiring police to inform suspects of their right to remain silent before custodial questioning.
Miranda Rights
This 1941 movie character was bullied for his abnormally large ears, until Timothy Q Mouse learned that this elephant's ear's allowed him to fly, making him a circus star.
Dumbo
This instrument is played by singers like Elton john, billy joel, and stevie wonder
After Prometheus stole fire for mortals, Zeus sought revenge through this wedding gift given to the first woman; opening it would release evils such as disease, hatred, and sadness.
Pandora's Box
On this holiday, crowds of people are seen counting down to celebrate a new beginning.
New Years Eve
In a 1995 murder case, this controversially innocent man's former agent Mike Gilbert, told him to stop taking arthritis medicine so that his hand would swell up and stiffen and the glove wouldn't fit
OJ Simpson
This man is well known for being a master showman, promoter, and for his partnership with James Anthony Bailey as they created what then nicknamed, the greatest show on earth.
PT Barnum
The trumpet, French horn, trombone, and tuba are apart of this wind instrument family
Brass
This U.S. plan, also called the European Recovery Program, was a massive gift of aid to help Europe rebuild after WWII.
“Since 1968, this CBS news program has delivered in-depth investigative journalism in a format lasting an hour, making it one of the longest-running TV news shows in history.”
60 minutes
In the book, To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch dominates in court defending this character, however, his efforts stood no chance against a racist jury.
Tom Robinson
In The Simpsons, this character was originally Krusty the Clown's sidekick, until he later framed Krusty for a crime, leading to his legendary cartoon rivalry with Bart Simpson
Sideshow Bob
This left handed guitarist is well known for playing a right handed electric guitar flipped upside down on his tracks like Voodoo Child and "Purple Haze"
Jimi Hendrix
Britain said ‘thank you’ to these German auxiliaries whose disciplined ranks bolstered King George III’s forces throughout the American Revolution.
Hessians
“In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII introduced this calendar, which corrected inaccuracies in the Julian calendar and is still in use today.”
Gregorian Calendar
In this 1995 case, the Supreme Court ruled that the Gun-Free School Zones Act was unconstitutional because Congress had exceeded its power under the Commerce Clause.
US v Lopez
This entertainment company began as a street performing troupe in Quebec, Canada until launching their first touring show with acts that combine acrobatics, music, and storytelling.
Cirque Du Soleil
With over 1,000 moving parts, this orchestral giant is considered the most mechanically complex instrument ever built, operated through ranks, stops, pedals, and pipes.
Organ
In this short story by O. Henry, a young couple each sacrifices their most prized possession—her hair and his watch—to buy a gift for the other, illustrating the ironic and selfless nature of true love.
The Gift of the Magi
This is the tenth animal in the Chinese zodiac, and people born in these years are known for being confident, honest, hardworking, and meticulous.
Rooster