January Birthdays
What former U.S. president celebrated his birthday on January 30th? [Hint: He served 4 terms]
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What holiday is celebrated on January 1st of every year?
New Years!
On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln issued what proclamation?
The Emancipation Proclamation.
It declared all slaves to be free in states that had seceded from the Union.
What gemstone or "birthstone" is associated with the month of January?
A. ruby
B. sapphire
C. garnet
D. emerald
C. garnet
Who was January named after?
The god Janus, the Roman god of beginnings
This "King" of rock 'n' roll was born of January 8th (1935)
Elvis Presley
January 5th is National __________ Day.
National Bird Day
What did King Camp Gillette invent in January of 1855?
The safety razor
"Gillette" razors
What flowers are associated with the month of January?
A. Roses and Daisies
B. Roses and Daffodils
C.Tulips and Mums
D. Carnations and snowdrops
D. Carnations and Snowdrops
On January 5th, 1933, this San Francisco bridge began construction.
Golden Gate Bridge
Which writer, famous for his poem The Raven, was born in January 1809?
Edgar Allen Poe
What holiday is celebrated on the third Monday of January, honoring a civil rights activist?
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Which state became a part of the U.S. in January 1959?
Alaska
This is the official currency of the European Union, and it debuted on January 4, 1999.
The euro.
On January 28, 1945, this branch of the U.S. military was officially created to protect waters and coasts.
Coast Guard
This guys, founder and CEO of Amazon, was born on January 12th, 1964.
Jeff Bezos
January is national ______ month.
National Soup Month
In January of 1924, a famous mummified Pharaoh was discovered in Egypt. Who was the Pharaoh?
King Tut
Who obtained the patent for the first- ever lightbulb in January 1880?
Thomas Edison
Januarys two Zodiac signs are?
Capricorn and Aquarius
This "Golden Girl" would have celebrated her 102th birthday this January 17th.
Betty White
This savory and sometimes sweet treat (that is often enjoyed while watching a movie) celebrates it's Nationally known day on January 19th. What is it?
National Popcorn Day
What famous landmark in New York Harbor opened January 1st, 1892?
Ellis Island
In non-leap years, January always starts on the same day of the week as which other month?
a. April
b. October
c. September
d. July
b. October
(In non-leap years, January and October always start on the same day of the week. However, in leap years, January starts on the same day of the week as April and July.)
On January 1, 1892, this opened, allowing for the immigration of over 20 million people!
Ellis Island