January
Art/Literature
Art/Literature
This poet, born in January, published his famous poem, The Raven, also in January. He died in Baltimore in mysterious circumstances.
Who is Edgar Allan Poe, born January 19, 1809, and who published the Raven in January 1945?
In January 1892, this small island welcomed more than 20 million people.
What is Ellis Island, New York?
He received the patent for the first lightbulb.
Who is Thomas Edison? The patent was issued January 27, 1880.
The Great Wall of China was originally built to protect against this group of invaders.
The Mongols
This magical nanny arrives with an umbrella and a spoonful of sugar.
What is Marry Poppins
This painting by Leonardo Da Vinci was first exhibited in America in January 1963.
What is the Mona Lisa?
He was the first African American player in the major leagues.
Who is Jackie Robinson, born January 31, 1919, who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947 - 1956?
This civil rights leader, author of Letter from a Birmingham Jail, was born this month.
Who is the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, born January 15, 1929?
Arguably the greatest quarterback in history, he won 7 of his ten SuperBowls. The next closest is four.
Who is Tom Brady, who lost a wild-card game to the despised Dallas Cowboys Monday night?
This process turns liquid water into water vapor.
What is Evaporation
January shares these two Zodiac Signs.
What are Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) and Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)?
This South American city translates as River of January.
What is Rio de Janeiro?
A federal holiday to honor his life and legacy. Places where he made history and of the greater Civil Rights Movement he influenced are preserved in many national parks and in local communities around the country.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
This character is the famous mascot for Disney and has large round ears.
Who is Mickey Mouse?
Mount Everest is located in this mountain range.
Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas
Born this month in Tupelo, Mississippi, this famous singer ain't nothin' but a Hound Dog.
Who is Elvis Presley, born January 8, 1935?
This lovely and chilly spot became a U.S. state the same year Mary Margaret Downs and Jimmie Kirkendall married.
What is Alaska, which became the 49th state on January 3, 1959?
This river runs through the Grand Canyon.
the Colorado River
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he went on to capture Olympic Gold and a World Championship in Boxing, before being banned and jailed.
Who is Muhammad Ali, born January 17, 1942?
This book series features Percy Jackson and Greek mythology.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
RANDOM PUN!!!!
If you see an Apple Store get robbed, does that make you a.....
RANDOM PUN!!
What do you call an alligator in a vest?
an Investigator!
Who added the 31st day to the month of January.
Who is Julius Caesar?
RANDOM PUNNNNN!!!!!!!
Why do pirates make such good singers?
Because they hit the high C’s!
Name all of the 5 family members of the Incredibles
Bob - Helen - Jack Jack - Violet - Dash