Weather Facts
Which is the coldest month?
January
This singer/song writer had “A Coat of Many Colors”. Who is she?
Dolly Parton
January 19, 1946
What is the birthstone for the month of January?
Garnet
Which famous parade is shown on January 1?
Rose Parade
What is the flower for the month of January?
Carnation
What is the snow record for Grand Rapids, MI? How many inches?
132 inches of snow fell in the 1951-1952 season
That’s 11 feet of snow!!!
This musician had a movie made about her life. It was a real “Sound of Music”
Maria von Trapp
January 26, 1905
What famous kite flying inventor was born on January 17, 1706?
Benjamin Franklin
When is Martin Luther King’s birthday?
January 15, 1929
Which state became our 49th state on January 3, 1959?
Alaska
What year had the least amount of snow in Grand Rapids, MI?
2014 had 1.0 inches of snow
2023 had 1.3 inches of snow
This “King of the Road” was born January 2, 1936.
Roger Miller
What “King of Rock and Roll” was born on January 8, 1935?
Elvis Presley
What year was the first New Year’s Eve ball dropped in New York?
1908
Which famous “Island” began welcoming immigrants on January 1, 1892?
Ellis Island
According to Farmer’s Almanac, what does a warm January mean?
A warm January means a cold snowy Spring.
This singer/actress was once married to President Ronald Reagan.
Jane Wyman
January 5, 1917
This famous “Golden Girl” was born in January and almost made it to age 100.
Betty White
New Year’s Day: January 1
Martin Luther King Jr.: January 15
The original Roman calendar only had 10 months. Which two months were excluded?
January
February
When does the Winter solstice occur?
December 21. It’s not in January. Got you!
This actor, singer, dancer, and comedian had his birthday on January 18, 1913. He was O”K”.
Danny Kaye
How many of our Residents on the Third Floor have a birthday in the month of January?
We have two birthdays this month.
What is the number one New Year’s resolution in the month of January?
1. Save Money
2. Exercise
3. Eat Healthy
Who was January named for?
The Roman god Janus. He had two heads one to see backwards and one to see forwards. Thus fitting to be for the beginning of a new year.