Labor Day
On what Monday is Labor Day celebrated?
The first Monday in September. It became a federal holiday in 1894.
A mixologist is another name for what job?
Bartender. They are called this because they mix drinks.
Whose job is it to be in charge of a museum or art gallery?
Curator. Many museums have numerous curators, with each curator in charge of a specific section or collection.
Whose job is it to repair pistols, rifles, and other small arms?
Gunsmith. Samuel Colt and Daniel B. Wesson were gunsmiths.
Whose job is it to make adjustments on a piano to ensure it has a precise sound?
Piano tuner. Tuning a piano involves making minor changes to the tensions of the strings of a piano.
Rod Stewart
Gravedigger
Who was president when Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894?
Grover Cleveland. It occurred early in Cleveland’s second non-consecutive term in office.
Whose job is it to sell tour, vacation, and travel packages?
Travel agent. According to some sources, the number of travel agents are decreasing because of the traveler’s ability to arrange their own travel via the Internet.
What kind of biologist specializes in organisms living in the ocean?
Marine biologist. Many marine biologists manage a marine wildlife sanctuary.
Whose job is it to decide cases in a court of law?
Judge. All judges must possess a law degree, pass the bar, and practice as an attorney prior to becoming a judge.
Whose job is it to turn animal hides into leather?
Tanner. A tanner works in a tannery.
Clark Gable
Tie salesperson
Is it still considered a fashion faux pas to wear white clothing after Labor Day?
No. That old-fashioned rule dates to the late Victorian era (1850–1910), when white was considered vacation attire and Labor Day signified the end of summer.
Who is the chief administrator of a prison?
Prison warden. Most prison wardens have had experience working as a correctional officer.
Who is trained to travel in a spacecraft?
Astronaut. This profession was created at the beginning of the “space race” in the 1950s. Excellent health and vision are required to be an astronaut.
Whose job is it to map and measure land?
Land surveyor. George Washington performed this job before becoming an Army general.
What profession is known by the initials DJ?
Disc jockey. A DJ plays various music tracks during an event.
Barack Obama
Ice Cream Scooper
Who is credited with saying, “I believe in the dignity of labor, whether with head or hand; that the world owes no man a living, but that it owes every man an opportunity to make a living”?
John D. Rockefeller on May 3, 1941, at the 75th-anniversary celebration of Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Whose job requires the use of a drain auger?
Plumber. A drain auger is used to unclog a drain.
Who is trained to specialize in hearing disorders?
Audiologist. They also diagnose balance problems.
You’ve been asked to MC an event. What do the initials MC stand for?
Master of ceremonies. An MC is a person who makes introductions during an event. Emcee is another word that means “MC.”
Who is qualified to treat injured animals?
Veterinarian. The number of pets has increased dramatically over the years, leading to a higher demand for veterinarians.
Elvis Presley
Truck Driver
On what day of the week was the first Labor Day in 1882 celebrated?
On what day of the week was the first Labor Day in 1882 celebrated?
What was the profession of Werner Heisenberg?
Physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1932.
Whose job is it to direct and train a choir for stage performances?
Choirmaster/mistress.
Whose job is it to extract coal and other raw materials from the earth?
Coal miner. Coal mining is one of the most dangerous jobs, and it is also hazardous to your health.
What does a marionettist do?
Operates a marionette. Strings are used to manipulate a marionette during a performance.
Ellen DeGeneres
Oyster Shucker
Complete this quote about labor from French writer and philosopher Voltaire: “Labor rids us of three great evils—poverty, vice, and ______.”
Complete this quote about labor from French writer and philosopher Voltaire: “Labor rids us of three great evils—poverty, vice, and ______.”
Whose job is it to build brick walls and buildings?
Bricklayer or brick mason.
Who creates images and makes them come to life on film?
An animator. A computer animator uses computer graphics to bring the images to life.
Who uses radar to track the movement of aircraft in the air and when landing on the ground?
Air-traffic controller. This is a highly stressful job because total concentration is needed at all times.
What is another name for a cobbler?
Shoemaker. They also repair shoes.
Cary Grant
Stilt Walker
What American sport traditionally begins on or around Labor Day?
Football
Who is specially trained to draw blood for testing or donation?
Phlebotomist. Phlebotomy is the process of making an opening into a vein with a needle.
Whose job is it to supervise swimming activities at a community pool or beach?
Lifeguard. All lifeguards must be very good swimmers and certified in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
Whose job is it to examine and test vision?
Optometrist. An ophthalmologist is a doctor who treats diseases of the eye.
Whose job is it to clean, inspect, and maintain chimneys?
Chimney sweep. They also clean bakers’ ovens and smokehouses.
Robin Williams
Mime