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 withe 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. (Hint: It has wings and many types)
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. Carnation and Snowdrop
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
How many U.S. presidents had birthdays in January?
4
Millard Fillmore, William McKinley, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Richard Nixon
January is national ______ month.
[hint: think chicken noodle]
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
On January 21st, 1954, the U.S. launched the first atomic submarine, called the Nautilus. It was launched by the then First Lady of the United States. Who was she?
Mamie Eisenhower
This "Golden Girl" would have celebrated her 100th birthday this January.
Betty White.
She would have turned 100 on January 17th, 2022.
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
DAILY DOUBLE:
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 5th, 1914 the 8 hour work-day and "living wage" of at least $5 a day was announced. Who was the first company to do so?
The Ford Motor Company