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Starts with "J"
100
Large, bright-yellow blooms appear on this cucumber-like summer squash in June.
What is a zucchini?
100
This blonde icon, born on June 1, 1926, originally was a brunette named Norma Jean.
Who is Marilyn Monroe?
There's no business like show business Like no business I know
Everything about it is appealing, Everything that traffic will allow
Nowhere could you get that happy feeling
When you are stealing that extra bow
There's no people like show people, They smile when they are low
Yesterday they told you, you would not go far
That night you open and there you are
Next day on your dressing room they've hung a star
Let's go on with the show! Let's go on with the show!
100
On June 26, 1945, 50 countries established this organization to keep the peace and prevent war. Hint- It is located in NYC on 42nd Street
What is the UN?
Kiss me once, then kiss me twice, Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
Haven't felt like this, my dear, Since I can't remember when
It's been a long, long time
You'll never know how many dreams I've dreamed about you
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
So kiss me once, then kiss me twice, Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
100
June 20 starts this season in the Northern Hemisphere. It's the day with the most sunlight.
What is the summer solstice?
Summertime, and the living is easy.
Fish are jumping, and the cotton is high.
Oh, your daddy's rich, and your ma is good-looking.
So, hush, little baby, don't you cry.
One of these mornings you're gonna rise up singing.
Yes, you'll spread your wings and you'll take to the sky.
But 'til that morning, there's nothing can harm you.
Yes, with daddy and mammy standing by.
100
Gives the final verdict
What is a Judge or Jury?
200
This is the most popular and number one of all Father's Day gifts according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
A Tie
200
Who was the civil rights activist born on June 15, 1920, known for the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Who is Rosa Parks?
I think I'm gonna be sad, I think it's today, yeah
The girl that's driving me mad is going away
She's got a ticket to ride, She's got a ticket to ride
She's got a ticket to ride, but she don't care
She said that living with me is bringing her down, yeah
She would never be free when I was around
She's got a ticket to ride, She's got a ticket to ride
She's got a ticket to ride, but she don't care
200
Who famously said “I am a jelly donut” (Ich bin ein Berliner) in June 1963?
Who is JFK?
Nobody knows where my Johnny has gone - But Judy left the same time
Why was he holding her hand When he's supposed to be mine?
It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to, Cry if I want to, Cry if I want to
You would cry too, if it happened to you
Judy and Johnny just walked through the door (walked through the door)
Like a queen with her king
Oh, what a birthday surprise, Judy's wearing his ring
It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to, Cry if I want to, Cry if I want to
You would cry too, if it happened to you
200
This edible summer flower
What is honeysuckle?
This is also the June birth flower. The other birth flower for the month of June is a rose.
Every honey bee fills with jealousy, When they see you out with me
I don't blame them, goodness knows, My honeysuckle rose
Flowers droop and sigh when you're passing by
And I know the reason why
You're much sweeter, goodness knows, my honeysuckle rose
I don't buy sugar You just have to touch my cup
You're my sugar It's so sweet when you stir it up
On the avenue, people look at you And I know just why they do
You're much sweeter, goodness knows You're my honeysuckle rose
200
Lively dance style popular in the 1940's and 1950s
What is the jitterbug?
He was a famous trumpet man from out Chicago way
He had a boogie style that no one else could play
He was the top man at his craft
But then his number came up and he was gone with the draft
He's in the army now, a blowin' reveille
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
They made him blow a bugle for his Uncle Sam
It really brought him down because he couldn't jam
The captain seemed to understand
Because the next day the cap' went out and drafted a band
And now the company jumps when he plays reveille
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
300
The traditional gift for a June wedding anniversary.
What are pearls?
Got no diamond, got no pearl, Still I think I'm a lucky girl
I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night
Got no mansion, got no yacht, Still I'm happy with what I've got
I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night
Sunshine gives me a lovely day, Moonlight gives me the Milky Way
Got no checkbooks, got no banks, Still I'd like to express my thanks
I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night
And with the sun in the morning and the moon in the evening, I'm alright
300
The American Writer who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin, an anti-slavery novel containing vivid descriptions of the sufferings and oppression of African Americans, was born in the month of June.
Who is Harriet Beecher Stowe?
Ol' man river, That ol' man river
he must know something, But he don't say nothing
Cause he just keeps rolling, He keeps rolling along
He don't plant taters, He don't plant cotton
Them that plants 'em is soon forgotten
But ol' man river, he Just keeps rolling along
You and me, We sweat and strain, Body all aching And wracked with pain
Tote that barge, Lift that bale, Get a little drunk, And you land in jail
I gets weary, and sick of trying, I'm tired of living and I'm
scared of dying, But ol' man river, he just Keeps rolling along
300
This Disney animated film has a famous "spaghetti scene", it was released on June 22, 1955
What is Lady and the Tramp?
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, That's amore
When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine, That's amore
Bells will ring ting-a-ling-a-ling, ting-a-ling-a-ling And you'll sing "Vita bella"
Hearts will play tippy-tippy-tay, tippy-tippy-tay, Like a gay tarantella
When the stars make you drool just like a pasta fazool, That's amore
When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet, You're in love
When you walk in a dream but you know you're not dreaming signore
Scuzza me, but you see, back in old Napoli
That's amore
300
This June Blockbuster made everyone nervous to swim for many years after it released in 1975.
What is a Jaws?
300
The capital of Indonesia
What is Jakarta?
I love coffee, I love tea
I love the java jive and it loves me
Coffee and tea and the jiving and me
A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup!
I love java, sweet and hot
Whoops! Mr. Moto, I'm a coffee pot
Shoot me the pot and I'll pour me a shot
A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup!
400
Flag day is celebrated on this day in June.
What is June 14th?
400
This notable American architect, born on June 8, 1867, is known for designing the Fallingwater house in rural Pennsylvania.
Who is Frank Lloyd Wright?
When you're weary, Feeling small
When tears are in your eyes, I'll dry them all - I'm on your side
Oh, when times get rough, And friends just can't be found
Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down
When you're down and out, When you're on the street
When evening falls so hard, I will comfort you - I'll take your part
Oh, when darkness comes, And pain is all around
Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down
400
On June 28, 1914, the assassination of which Archduke sparked World War I?
Who is Ferdinand?
400
This outdoor entertainment venue (the first of many) debuted in Camden, New Jersey on June 6, 1933
What are drive-ins?
400
African wild dog
What is a jackal?
How much is that doggie in the window?
The one with the waggly tail
How much is that doggie in the window?
I do hope that doggie's for sale
I must take a trip to California
And leave my poor sweetheart alone
If he has a dog, he won't be lonesome
And the doggie will have a good home
500
Officially celebrated on June 19th, and known as “Juneteenth” this day commemorates this event.
What is emancipation?
Going to lay down my sword and shield,
Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside,Down by the riverside;
Going to lay down my sword and shield,
Down by the riverside, and study war no more.
I ain't goingt' study war no more,
Ain't goingt' study war no more,
Ain't goingt' study war no more.
Ain't goingt' study war no more,
Ain't goingt' study war no more,
Ain't goingt' study war no more.
500
This American author, born on June 12, wrote the classic novel “1984”.
Who is George Orwell?
There's a somebody I'm longin' to see,I hope that he turns out to be
Someone who'll watch over me
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood I know I could always be good
To one who'll watch over me
Although he may not be The man some girls think of as handsome
To my heart, he carries the key
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Follow my lead, oh, how I need Someone to watch over me
500
This novel of a historic event which coincides with the 1832 June rebellion in Paris and later made into a popular play and movie
What is Les Miserables?
500
This alternative communication system was patented June 20, 1840
Morse Code
500
The Irish novelist who wrote Ulysses.
Who is James Joyce?
In Dublin's fair city, Where the girls are so pretty
I first set my eyes on sweet Molly Malone
As she wheeled her wheelbarrow
Through streets broad and narrow
Crying, "Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh!"
Alive, alive, oh Alive, alive, oh
Crying, "Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh"