Famous Fathers
Andy Griffith played a TV Dad and Sheriff. What was the name of his character?
Sheriff Andy Taylor
This famous blonde actress married Joe DiMaggio and her birthday was June 1, 1926.
Marilyn Monroe
When is Flag day?
June 14
What is the most popular month to get married?
October followed by June!
The War of 1812 began in June of what year?
1812
Ward Cleaver was a famous Dad on TV. What was the name of the television show?
Leave It to Beaver
This was our very ”First Lady” born in 1731.
Martha Washington
What is the most visited National Park in the United States?
The Grand Canyon
What three (3) things are the most expensive items when planning a wedding?
Hint: They call them the three (3) “F’s”.
Food
Flowers
Photography
George H.W. Bush was born June 12, 1925 what number US President was he?
41
What is the name of King Charles oldest son?
Prince William
This famous “Barbara” was married to one of our US Presidents. She was born in June 1925.
Barbara Bush
Midsummer Day is in June. What does Midsummer represent?
Midpoint of the growing season
What is the average size of a wedding today?
136
What was the name of the largest amphibious landing in history in Normandy, France on June 6, 1944?
D-Day
Who played the Dad in the television show, “Father Knows Best”?
Robert Young
What’s the name of the famous undersea explorer born June 11, 1910?
Jacques Cousteau
What long-lived Jeopardy champion began his 74-game winning streak on June 2, 2004?
Hint: He eventually replaced Alex Trebek.
Ken Jennings
What was the average cost of a wedding in 1960?
Between $700 and $1,000
What American patriot, born on June 6, 1775, is famous for his quote, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”
Nathan Hale
How many of our US Presidents also had a son in the same office?
Two
John Adams & John Quincy Adams
George H.W. Bush & George W. Bush
In 1893, two school teachers wrote words and music to a greeting song titled, “Good Morning to All”. We still sing this song today with different words. What is the name of that song today?
”Happy Birthday”. This song was first published in 1912.
On June 15, 2012, Nik Wallenda became the first person to successfully tightrope walk across what landmark?
Niagara Falls
What is the average cost of a wedding in 2024 (today)?
Between $30,000 and $50,000
What woman was fined for voting in a US presidential election on June 6, 1872?
Hint: She is now represented on a US coin.
Susan B. Anthony