Happy Birthday, June Baby
Born June 23, 1929, in Appalachia, this June was married to Johnny, who is known for his hit “Folsom Prison Blues.”
Who is June Carter Cash? Walk the Line, starring Reese Witherspoon as June Carter Cash, is a movie based on June and Johnny Cash’s love story.
On June 21, 1893, this 264-foot, circular ride debuted at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago and has been a fixture at fairs ever since.
: What is the Ferris wheel? George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. designed and built it.
Female pronoun
What is she? Other female pronouns include her and hers. In other languages, objects can also be feminine or masculine.
Thread this part of the needle before sewing.
What is eye? Early needles had a hook rather than an eye and were made from bone or metal.
Born June 11, 1913, he is best known as coach of the Green Bay Packers and for his quote “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.”
Who is Vince Lombardi? He was coach and general manager of the Packers, and he led them to two Super Bowl victories. Another famous quote is “Winners never quit, and quitters never win.”
Born June 25, 1925, she will forever be remembered as Lassie’s “mother.”
Who is June Lockhart? She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera when she was eight years old. Her father was actor Gene Lockhart, who had many film and television credits from the 1920s through the 1950s.
On June 24, 1880, the song that became Canada’s national anthem debuted. This is its current name.
What is “O Canada”? It was originally named “Chant National” with French lyrics. Just over 100 years later, the song became Canada’s national anthem on Canada Day, July 1, 1980.
Beverage preferred by the British in the afternoon
What is tea? Afternoon tea is around 4 p.m. and is served with finger sandwiches, scones, and small pastries.
This is the term used for long hand stitches to temporarily hold seams in place.
What is baste?
) Every June 11, King Kamehameha I Day is celebrated in this state.
What is Hawaii? Hawaii is the only state that was formerly a kingdom.
Born June 13, 1926, he occupied the center square on Hollywood Squares for 15 years.
: Who is Paul Lynde? While studying drama, three of his famous classmates were Charlotte Rae, Patricia O’Neal, and Charlton Heston.
On June 10, 1935, two recovering alcoholics founded this 12-step program.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous, or AA? It was founded in Akron, Ohio.
Piece of sporting equipment used in downhill and cross-country sports
What is ski? Skiing dates to prehistoric times in what is now Russia.
) A sewing machine uses two sets of threads; one is on the spool, and the other is in this.
What is bobbin? The hardest part of working with the bobbin is ensuring that the tension is correct. When it’s correct, the machine sews well-formed stitches. 10
Insect that pollinates fruits, vegetables, and flowers
What is bee? Fun Fact: Bee stings can ease rheumatoid arthritis pain.
Born June 27, 1930, this businessman is the only third-party presidential candidate who made a respectable run for president in recent times.
Who is Ross Perot? In 1992, he led Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush in the presidential race, but he dropped out. He returned to the race but never did recoup enough to win the race
On June 17, 1885, the Statue of Liberty, a gift from this country, reached port in the New York Harbor.
What is France? It was unveiled on October 28, 1886, after a pedestal was built and the statue was reassembled. It was a gift to honor America’s centennial.
Vegetable that comes in a pod
What is pea? The most common varieties of peas are snow, snap, and sugar. Most peas we eat are immature.
This is what you do to fix a hole in a sock.
What is darn? A tennis ball holds the sock perfectly while you darn it.
This was invented by Ebenezer Butterick.
What is sewing pattern? He standardized patterns and began selling them in 1863
Born June 20, 1945, this Canadian singer’s top hits include “You Needed Me,” “Snowbird,” “Just Another Woman in Love,” and “Danny’s Song.”
: Who is Anne Murray? Murray was the first Canadian female solo singer to reach No.1 on the U.S. charts.
On June 21, 1959, North America’s first emergency phone number was inaugurated in this country
What is Canada? The number was originally 999, but it is now 911.
Vivien who plays Scarlett in Gone with the Wind
Who is Leigh? She also plays Cleopatra in the 1945 film Cleopatra and Blanche DuBois in the 1951 film A Streetcar Named Desire.
This is the middle layer in a quilt.
What is batting or wadding? This layer is made of wool, cotton, polyester, or flannel
Canada’s top magazine is also a favorite in the U.S. It’s known for reprinted and condensed articles and is available in a large-print version
What is Reader’s Digest? Reader’s Digest will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022.