The Year was 1962
Mick Jagger and this band held their first performance.
Who are the Rolling Stones? Their debut took place at the Marquee Club on Oxford Street in London. Jazz News covered the band, and the rest is history.
This holiday falls on the third Sunday in June in the U.S. and Canada.
What is Father’s Day? In 1972, Father’s Day was recognized as a U.S. holiday. Fun fact: In Australia, it is celebrated on the first Sunday of September.
This free daily activity is one of the best forms of 30-minute exercise.
What is walking? Physical activity does not necessarily mean working out. Walking is easy and effective for improving heart health, lowering blood sugar, and improving well-being.
This feline shares its name with a car.
What is jaguar? The name means “the killer that overcomes its prey in a single bound.”
This is the longest river on the continent.
What is the Amazon? It is one of the world’s least-explored areas and brimming with wildlife. It used to flow in the other direction, toward the Pacific Ocean. Today, it flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
He became the first American to orbit Earth.
Who is John Glenn? After he retired from the space program, he returned for a mission on the space shuttle Discovery.
The year’s longest day is called this.
What is (summer) solstice? The earliest sunrise of the year typically occurs a few days before the solstice, and the latest sunset typically occurs a few days after the solstice.
Adding this class keeps you moving to the beat and allows you to mingle with people your age.
What is dance? Many community centers offer ballroom dance classes and additional classes featuring the dances you did as a young person.
This is the only feline that lives in groups, and its roar can be heard up to five miles away.
What is lion? The lion is also the mascot for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios.
This is the capital of Chile.
What is Santiago? Its population tops six million. The city’s downtown area has a mixture of mainly 19th-century neoclassical architecture, with art deco, neo-gothic, and other styles interspersed throughout.
This was President Kennedy’s goal for U.S. space exploration, which he hoped would be accomplished by the end of the 1960s.
What is to put a man on the moon? President Kennedy asked Congress for $531 million to accomplish it.
This is June’s classic birthstone.
What is pearl? Pearls are the only gems made by living beings—mollusks.
This summertime (or indoors in the winter), low-impact exercise places no pressure on the spine, knees, or hips.
What is swimming? Some of its benefits include increased stability, flexibility, and range of motion.
There is an idiom about this large cat being unable to change its spots.
What is leopard? Leopards are solitary animals that can run up to 58 miles per hour and climb trees while holding onto their prey.
This country hosts the world’s largest Carnival, the equivalent of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras.
What is Brazil? The celebration occurs across the entire continent, but Rio de Janeiro hosts the most spectacular Carnival. The event is world-renowned for its dancers from the samba schools.
This pope convened the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II).
Who is Pope John XXIII? Vatican II lasted until 1965 and ended under Pope Paul VI. Among other significant changes, it is most well-known for changing the Latin Liturgy to the language(s) of the parishioners.
If you were born in early June, you were born under this astrological sign.
What is Gemini? Those born late in the month were born under the sign of Cancer
Before your primary exercise, performing this type of exercise prepares you for the main event.
What is a warm-up? After exercise, perform cool-down routines. Both are low-impact exercises with smooth movements.
This spotted feline is the fastest land animal.
What is cheetah? It can travel at 70 miles per hour. Unlike most felines, cheetahs search for food during the day. Baby cheetahs chirp like some domestic cats.
This island chain is home to tropical penguins.
What are the Galápagos Islands? The Galápagos penguins of Ecuador are the only penguins found north of the equator.
This crisis was the most critical and dangerous crisis of the year
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis? It was the closest the United States and the U.S.S.R. came to war.
“June Is Bustin’ Out All Over” came from this musical.
What is Carousel? The 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical was adapted for the big screen in 1956. It stars Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones.
This Chinese form of exercise has gained in popularity in recent years. It involves slow, gentle movements, such as head rolls, controlled breathing, and meditation, without the extreme positions of yoga
What is tai chi? The NIH says it improves balance, which helps avoid falling. There is some evidence to suggest that tai chi might help reduce pain as well.
This is the largest big cat.
What is Siberian tiger? They can grow to 10 feet long and weigh up to 660 pounds. The tiger is striped on its skin as well as its fur.
This city in Italy inspired the name Venezuela.
What is Venice? Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci named the country because what he saw reminded him of Venice.