January
What famous island opened on New Years day in 1892 for immigrants to enter America?
Ellis Island
According to Forbes, what are the two most common New Years resolutions for 2024?
Improved fitness, Improved finances
What TV Series won a Golden Globe for best Television Drama?
Succession
HBO's top/best/most anticipated show in 2023 was?
"The Last of Us" proved to be HBO's best and most anticipated show of the year, successfully adapting the popular video game series while satisfying both new viewers and existing fans
In what city is the Rose Bowl held every year in January?
Pasadena, California
What or Where was the lowest temperature ever recorded in January?
-80 degrees in Prospect Creek, Alaska
What is a collage of images, and affirmations of one's dreams and desires, designed to serve as a source of inspiration and motivation for a New Year.
Dream Board or Vision Board
What are the "Big Five" Oscar Nominations/Awards?
Best Film
Best Direction
Best Leading Actor
Best Leading Actress
Best Screenplay
This soundtrack song has over 100 million streams on Spotify and over 3 million views on YouTube.
"Doesn't seem to matter what I do
I'm always number two
No one knows how hard I tried, oh-oh, I
I have feelings that I can't explain
Drivin' me insane
All my life, been so polite
But I'll sleep alone tonight"
"I'm Just Ken" Ryan Gosling
The Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1st of what year?
1863
The Month of January is named after which Roman God?
Janus
38% of people make New Year's resolutions each year, what precent of people stick to them?
9% of people stick to them all year long.
What are the "Best Picture" Oscar nominations for 2024?
“Oppenheimer,” “Barbie,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “The Holdovers” and “Poor Things”
The "Girl on the Train" TikTok uses symmetry, pastel colors, and a touch of whimsical play to edit every day moments into colorful content. This video created a TikTok & Instagram trend that soared in 2023 and was inspired by which Film Maker?
Wes Anderson
This march is a a global protest advocating for women's rights and other social issues that began on January 22, 2017.
The Women's March
January originally had 30 days, until who added the 31st day?
Julius Caesar
15% of US adults take part in this behavior change campaign challenge during January.
Dry January
Who is hosting the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards?
Barbra Streisand
Red, green and what flags went viral on TikTok in 2023?
"Beige flags" is a trend on TikTok where users share videos about their partners' so-called beige flags—those quirky traits that aren't necessarily good or bad, but still make you pause and think.
A visual effect was made for creators and has been used in 25 billion videos to date.
On January 11th, 1908 which US National Monument was established in the United States.
The Grand Canyon
What is it called when the Earth reaches its farthest point from the Sun in January?
Perihelion is when the Earth reaches its farthest point from the Sun.
In 2000 B.C., according to History.com, the Babylonians celebrated the New Year during a 12-day festival called what?
Akitu (starting with the vernal equinox). This started the farming season to plant crops, crown their king, and make promises to pay their debts. One common resolution was the return of borrowed farm equipment (which makes sense for an agriculturally based society).
Who was the best selling Author in 2023 AND which book nabbed the #1 spot in the New York Times "Best Seller" list?
Colleen Hoover , "It Ends With Us"
What is the most trending song on TikTok 2023?
“Collide (more sped up)” by Justine Skye,
On January 1, 2002 what was officially introduced in 12 European Union countries and is still used today.
The Euro currency