January Facts
What is January's birthstone
Garnet
This New Year’s Eve tradition in New York City features a countdown and a giant glowing ball, in what Country.
United States
On January 9, 2007, what popular Apple product was unveiled?
Iphone
This founding father who you can find on the 100-dollar bill was born January 17th 1706
Benjamin Franklin
When it’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere during Janaury, which season is happening in the Southern Hemisphere?
Summer
What are the two zodiac signs of January
Capricorn, Aquarius
In this country’s Lunar New Year tradition, homes are cleaned to clear away bad luck and red decorations are used to invite good fortune.
China
Kicking off the awards season in January, this event honors film and television achievements.
Golden Globes
This civil rights leader is honored with a national holiday in January was born on January 15, 1929.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Who obtained the patent for the first-ever lightbulb in January 1880?
Thomas Edison
What is the full moon called that occurs in January
Wolf moon
What country do people wear white clothing for peace and prosperity and jump seven waves at the beach for good luck.
Brazil
This band, famous for their face paint and stage shows, played their first-ever show at the Coventry Club in 1973.
KISS
Known as the “King of Rock and Roll,” this icon was born on January 8 1935 and rose to fame in the 1950s.
Elvis Presley
The first of this annual sporting event, Super Bowl, was played on January 15, 1967. Who were the teams?
Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs
What is the flower of January
Carnation
What country do people eat 12 grapes at midnight, one for each clock chime, to bring good luck for each month of the year.
Spain
Which famous British rock band performed for the last time on a rooftop in London, England, in January 1969?
The beatles
What legendary professional boxer and cultural icon was born on January 17, 1942?
Mohammad Ali
What state became the 34th State for the US in January 29 1861, also known as the sunflower state?
Kansas
The word January is Latin and named after which god
Janus, the god of beginnings and transitions
In this country, temples ring bells 108 times to welcome the New Year.
Japan
In January 1986, what space shuttle exploded in front of the world?
The Challenger
This Founding Father’s life inspired a hit Broadway musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda born on janaury 11.
Alexander Hamilton
The first Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop in New York City took place in this year.
1908
This weather phenomenon often causes extremely cold temperatures in January.
Polar vortex
In this country, people may throw old plates at friends’ doors to bring good fortune.
Denmark
During the 1993 Super Bowl on NBC, this performer made history as the first solo act in the halftime show.
Michael Jackson
Born January 19, 1946 Famous Nashville singer, songwriter, and actress. She has her own amusement park in Tennessee
Who is Dolly Parton?
What river translates as "river of January"
Rio de Janeiro