June Potpourri
June Holidays
Beginning with the Letter J
June in History
June Trivia
100

This popular children’s animated movie about two dogs of diverse breeding was released on June 22, 1955

What is Lady & The Tramp?

100

Honoring a family member, this holiday is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday in June

What is Father's Day

100

This popular game show gives contestants the opportunity to choose a category and answer questions in the form of a question.


Hint- We are playing this now LOL

What is Jeopardy?

100

On June 17, 1885, the country of France shipped this gift to America

What is the Statue of Liberty?

100

If you were attending a popular June sport, you would sing this song during the 7th inning stretch

What is Take Me Out to the Ball Game?

200

This is the number of days that are in the month of June

What is 30?

200

This patriotic holiday is celebrated on June 14th

What is Flag Day?

200

 This word is the term used to describe rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings.

What is jewelry?

200

On June 4, 1919, the 19th Amendment was passed giving women the right to do this

What is the right to vote?

200

On June 9, 1973, this famous horse was the first Triple Crown Winner in 25 years.


Hint- The horse's name begins with S

Who is SECRETARIAT?

300

This big insect, which is attracted to light, comes out on summer nights in June

What is the June bug?

300

On Father’s Day dad might receive several of these traditional presents


Hint- An article of clothing

What is a tie?

300

This panel, made up of 12 citizens, decides the guilt or innocence a person in court.

What is a jury?

300

Known as D-Day and celebrated on June 6th, this day recognizes what important WWII event

What is the landing at Normandy Beach?

300

This communication system of dots and dashes was patented June 20, 1840

What is Morse code?

400

Barbara Billingsley played JUNE Cleaver as the mother on this TV series from 1957-1963.

What is Leave it to Beaver?

400

An official Flag Day was recognized because the words “under God” were added to the Pledge of Allegiance by this American President on June 14.


Hint- DDE

Who is Dwight Eisenhower?



400

This word is used to refer to a large wild animal in the cat family and also a fast car.


Hint- Also the name of a luxury car

What is a jaguar?

400

On June 26, 1945, 50 countries signed a charter establishing this organization with the goal of preventing another World War


Hint- This organizational has representatives from many countries working together for peace

What is the United Nations?

400

This outdoor entertainment venue debuted in Camden, New Jersey on June 6, 1933.


Hint- You would use a car to attend this venue

What is a Drive-in-Movie?

500

This quote might be well suited to say in June – “Everything’s coming up _________!”

What is roses?

500

Name 2 patriotic songs that may be sung in a celebration of Flag Day on June 14th.

 

Accept reasonable answers

500

This is the act of tossing objects above your head catching them and repeating this act over and over.

What is juggling?

500

Officially celebrated on June 19th, and known as “Juneteenth” this day commemorates what event

What is emmancipation?

500

This item was first demonstrated in NYC on June 27, 1929 which would one day bring color to American homes.

What is color television?

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