What Happens in June
June Celebrities
June Pop Culture
June History
June Random
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June is the first month of this season
summer
100
A prolific author, born June 27 1880, wrote 12 published books and several articles. First deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.
a) Charlotte Brontë b) Jane Austen c) Helen Keller
Helen Keller
100
If you were attending a popular June sport, you would sing this song during the 7th inning stretch.
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
100
This happened on June 20th this year. It's the day with the most sunlight.
Summer Solstice / First Day of Summer!
100
June's full moon is known as the __________ moon?
a) Harvest Moon b) Blood Moon c) Strawberry Moon
The Strawberry moon.
Due to wild strawberries being ripe for picking at this time of the year. Named by Native Americans.
200
Honoring a family member, this holiday is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday in June.
Father's Day
200
Born on June 10, 1922, this American singer/actress was known for her role as Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz movie.
a) Julie Andrews b) Judy Garland c) Judi Dench
Judy Garland
200
Hollywood’s first summer blockbuster about a shark opened in June of 1975. What was it?
a) Swimmers b) Jaws c) Blue Lagoon
Jaws
200
June 27th 1980, this song became the official National Anthem.
O Canada!
200
What are the zodiac signs for June?
a) Saggitarius & Virgo b) Gemini & Cancer b) Leo & Ares
Gemini and Cancer
300
This famous tennis tournament in England is played during the month of June
Wimbledon
300
This actress, born on June 1, 1926, was known not only for her roles in movies, but also for singing "Happy Birthday" to President Kennedy.
a) Grace Kelly b) Marilyn Monroe c) Eva Marie Saint
Marilyn Monroe
300
On June 5, 1956, Elvis Presley first performed what famous song on the Milton Berle Show?
a) Blue Suede Shoes b) Hound Dog c) Love me Tender
Hound Dog
300
This communication system of dots and dashes was patented June 20, 1840
a) Sign Language b) Morse Code c) Braille
Morse code
300
This big insect, which is attracted to light, comes out on summer nights in June.
a) Firelies b) June Bugs c) Mosquitos
June bug
400
This item was first demonstrated in NYC on June 27, 1929 which would one day bring color to American homes
a) Coloured Booked b) Coloured Television c) New, Safer Paint
color television
400
This person born on June 11, 1913, was a head coach and general manager of the Green Bay Packers. He led the team to Super Bowl victories in Super Bowls I and II. The trophy for winning the Super Bowl is named after him.
a) Vince Lombardi b) Lord Stanley of Preston c) Bill Belichick
Vince Lombardi
400
What movie was released on June 16, 1978, and starred John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John?
a) Saturday Night Fever b) Grease c) Hairspray
Grease
400
This patriotic holiday is celebrated on June 14th.
a) American Independence Day b) Flag Day c) Canada Day
Flag Day
400
What are the three june Birthstones
a) Ruby b) Pearl c) Alexandrite d) Sapphire c) Moonstone
pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone
500
On June 9, 1934 this "feathery" character made his debut for Disney and is one of the most popular characters as well???
a) Big Bird b) Daisy Duck c) Donald Duck
Donald Duck
500
He was the 41st U.S. President. Born June 12, 1924
a) Abraham Lincoln b) George H.W. Bush c) Bill Clinton
George H. W. Bush
500
Much to the joy of the Village People, what organization was founded in London on June 6, 1844.
a) Celebrate b) YMCA c) Freak Out
the YMCA
500
Known as D-Day and celebrated on June 6th, this day recognizes what important WWII event.
a) End of WWII b) Landing at Normandy Beach c) The battle of Vimy Ridge
the landing at Normandy Beach
500
The Roman goddess that the month of June was named after
a) Aphrodite b) Juno c) Junion
Juno Goddess of Marriage
1000
On June 9, 1973, this famous horse was the first Triple Crown Winner in 25 years.
a) Seabisket b) Secretariat c) Black Beauty
Secretariat
1000
This Ottawa born teen idol sang "Diana" and became a global star in the 1950s. He also wrote the English lyrics to Frank Sinatra's song "My Way". He was born June 30th, 1941
a) Frank Sinatra b) Paul Anka c) Tom Jones
Paul Anka!
1000
What was flown for the first time in San Francisco on June 25, 1978
a) America Flag b) Rainbow Flag c) San Francisco Flag
The rainbow flag
1000
Officially celebrated on June 19th, and known as “Juneteenth” this day commemorates what event.
a) End of Slavery b) Emancipation Proclamation c) Summer Starting
the end of slavery
Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation, which had been issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863. This proclamation declared that all enslaved people in Confederate states were to be freed. However, it took more than two years for the news to reach Texas, where approximately 250,000 enslaved individuals remained unaware of their freedom until Union General Gordon Granger announced it on June 19, 1865.
1000
On June 17, 1885, the country of France shipped this gift to America.
a) Fruit Basket b) the Statue of Liberty c) Faberge Eggs
the Statue of Liberty