Stuff about June
June Blockbusters
June Potpourri
Things that make you go "June"
June Holidays and Observances
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This internationally famous blonde actress, born on June 1, is as well known for singing Happy Birthday to President John F. Kennedy as she is for her movie roles such as Sugar Kane in "Some Like It Hot"
Who is Marilyn Monroe?
100
Widely considered cinema's first blockbuster, this film scared beachgoers right out of the water
What is Jaws?
100
This singing duo is known for performing their June 1965 hit “I Got You Babe” on their TV variety shows
Who are Sonny and Cher?
100
A type of beetle, or the name of a 2005 comedy starring Amy Adams
What is Junebug?
100
This day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June
What is Fathers Day?
200
This tournament, tennis' oldest Grand Slam, is held in England over a fortnight straddling June and July
What is Wimbledon?
200
Moviegoers couldn't wait to get a load of Jack Nicholson as he portrayed The Joker in this comic-book movie
What is Batman?
200
This state is still on our minds, thanks to Ray Charles
What is Georgia?
200
This word describes someone as "naive, simplistic and superficial"
What is jejune?
200
This event is the longest day of the year, signaling the start of summer
What is the Summer Solstice? (also accept June 20-21)
300
June's full moon is named after this fruit used often in smoothies, daquiris, and shortcakes
What is a strawberry?
300
An eccentric gazillionaire creates a resort on an island full of extinct dinosaurs
What is Jurassic Park?
300
“Somewhere over the Rainbow” is forever etched in our minds as sung by this singer and actress when she was a young girl
Who is Judy Garland?
300
She played a mother in two TV classics: "Lassie" and "Lost in Space"
Who is June Lockhart?
300
June 6 is globally recognized as this - the day the Allies landed at Normandy during World War II
What is D-Day?
400
June boasts three different birthstones: alexandrite, moonstone, and these -- which can be found inside oysters, if you're lucky
What is pearl?
400
Gal Gadot brings this heroine to life on the big screen in June 2017, inheriting the character from Lynda Carter's TV version
What is Wonder Woman?
400
The world said “Hello, Dolly” to this iconic actress when she originated the role of Dolly Gallagher Levi on Broadway in 1964, winning a Tony award for it
Who is Carol Channing?
400
The capital of Alaska
What is Juneau?
400
The name for this month-long remembrance when the LGBTQ community and its allies honor the Stonewall Riots of 1968, and the progress made—and yet to be made—for LGBTQ people everywhere
What is Pride Month?
500
June is named after this ancient Roman goddess who is the protector of women; her Greek counterpart is Hera
Who is Juno?
500
When we first meet him in June of 1981, we learn that Dr. Jones' day job is archaeology professor; his "side hustle" is robbing graves of famous artifacts
What is (Indiana Jones and the) Raiders of the Lost Ark?
500
This celebratory song, sung every day of the year, was ruled a permanent part of the public domain by a U.S. federal judge in 2015
What is “Happy Birthday to You”?
500
During the most popular month for weddings, this is whom the groom marries (if nobody objects)
What is a June bride?
500
Juneteenth acknowledges the date in 1865 when slaves in this state were finally notified of their freedom
What is Texas?