May History
In history, May Day, the ancient festival of spring, is celebrated on what day?
May 1st
What world famous film series is celebrated every year on May 4th?
Star Wars
In 1932, who took off from Newfoundland to become the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic?
Amelia Earhart
What holiday is celebrated on the last day of May in the United States?
Memorial Day
Down at Kitty Hawk, these guys were granted a patent for their “flying machine”.
Who were the The Wright Brothers?
On May 10, 1994, he became South Africa’s first black president.
Who was Nelson Mandela?
On May 27, 1937, this bay area bridge opened for the first time.
Golden Gate Bridge
What New York landmark opened on May 1, 1931 and was the tallest building in the world at the time?
Empire State Building
On May 16, 1866, Charles Hires invented this.
What is Root Beer?
on May 10, 1872, Victoria Woodhull became the first woman to be nominated for this position in the United States.
President
On May 19, 2018, this American actress married England’s Prince Harry in a ceremony at Windsor Castle and became the Duchess of Sussex.
Who is Megan Markle?
This heritage is celebrated in May
Asian American and Pacific Islander.
On May 20th, 1873, this man received a patent for blue jeans
Levi Strauss
On May 17th, 1875, history was made, and the very first Kentucky Derby race was run here.
Where is Churchill Downs?
On May 7, 1970, The Beatle’s last album is released and it was called this.
What is the “Long and Winding Road”?
This economic crisis happened in the US in May 1893
Panic of 1893
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican victory over which country in 1862?
France
What event does Monaco host every May?
Monaco Grand Prix
Which movie holds the record for the largest grossing movie during the month of May?
Avengers: Age of Ultron
What country celebrates Victoria Day in late May in honour of Queen Victoria?
Canada