Maycentric
What is May's birthstone?
A) Diamond B) Garnet C) Emerald D) Amythest
C) Emerald
A precious gemstone known for its vibrant green color, symbolizing rebirth, love, fertility, and renewal. Associated with the spring season, emeralds represent growth, wisdom, and patience.
May 5, 1865, was the first time that what later came to be called Memorial Day was celebrated. What was it called then?
A) Memorial Day B) Remembrance Day C) Decoration Day
C) Decoration Day
The early celebrations of what became Memorial Day, including events shortly after the Civil War ended in April 1865, were known as Decoration Day. It was named for the tradition of decorating the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers, wreaths, and flags.
What state was admitted to the union on May 11, 1858?
A) California B) Oregon C) Minnesota D) Kansas
C) Minnesota
Minnesota was admitted to the Union on May 11, 1858, becoming the 32nd state. President James Buchanan signed the bill admitting the state, which was carved from the Minnesota Territory.
True or False:
Major League Baseball Playoffs happen in May.
False!
Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs do not happen in May. However, NBA playoffs happen in May.
What is May's primary birth flower?
A) Chrysanthemum B) Rose C) Lily of the Valley D) Daisy
C) Lily of the ValleyKnown for its delicate, white, bell-shaped flowers and sweet fragrance, it symbolizes purity, motherhood, sweetness, and a return to happiness.
What iconic San Francisco bridge opened May 27, 1937?
A) Richmond- San Rafael Bridge B) San Francisco- Oakland Bridge C) Golden Gate Bridge D) Dumbarton Bridge
C) Golden Gate Bridge!
The iconic Golden Gate Bridge officially opened on May 27, 1937, connecting San Francisco to Marin County. On its opening day, over 200,000 people walked across the 1.7-mile suspension bridge, which was the longest and tallest in the world at the time. Vehicle traffic began the following day.
In which country was the first adhesive postage stamp issued on May 6, 1840?
A) England B) Germany C) United States D) France
A) England
The first adhesive postage stamp, known as the Penny Black, was issued in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland on May 6, 1840. Part of a major postal reform, the stamp featured a profile of Queen Victoria and allowed letters under half an ounce to be prepaid at a flat rate of one penny.
True or False:
May is National Mental Health Month in the United States.
True!
May is officially recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month (or National Mental Health Month) in the United States. Founded by Mental Health America in 1949, the annual observance aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, educate the public, and support those with mental health conditions.
What sporting event takes place on the first Saturday of every May?
A) PGA Championship B) Kentucky Derby C) Indianapolis 500 D) French Open
B) Kentucky Derby
Known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" or "The Run for the Roses," this prestigious horse race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds is held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. It is the oldest continuously held major sporting event in North America, running every year since 1875.
What famous New York City landmark opened on May 1, 1931?
A) The Empire State Building B) The Statue of Liberty C) Central Park D) Times Square
A) The Empire State Building
It officially opened in New York City on May 1, 1931. President Herbert Hoover dedicated the 102-story Art Deco skyscraper by turning on its lights from the White House. It stood as the world's tallest building for 41 years and was completed in just over a year.
In 1881, what organization was founded by Clara Barton? It provides volunteer disaster relief in the U.S. and abroad.
A) Habitat for Humanity B) American Red Cross C) The Salvation Army
B) American Red Cross
On May 21, 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C.. Inspired by the International Red Cross, she established the organization to provide volunteer disaster relief, humanitarian aid, and assistance to victims of war and natural disasters in the U.S. and internationally.
True or False:
May is National Oceans Month.
False!
National Ocean Month is celebrated in June, not May.
What is the May full moon called?
A) The Pink Moon B) The Flower Moon C) The Wolf Moon D) The Blood Moon
B) The Flower Moon
Signifying the abundance of flowers and spring blooms. In 2026, it peaks on May 1, representing the height of spring.
What significant first by a woman happened on May 20, 1932?
A) Marie Curie won a Nobel Prize B) Sister Mary Kenneth Keller earned her PHD C) Amelia Earhart flew across the Atlantic on the first solo flight for a woman
C) Amelia Earhart flew across the Atlantic on the first solo flight for a woman.
On May 20, 1932, Amelia Earhart departed Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, becoming the first woman to fly solo and nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean. She landed in Northern Ireland on May 21, completing the journey in 15 hours and 20 minutes, which earned her the Distinguished Flying Cross and solidified her place in aviation history.
On May 4, 1979, the United Kingdom elected their first female Prime Minister. Who was she?
A) Theresa May B) Margaret Thatcher C) Liz Truss
B) Margaret Thatcher
She became the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on May 4, 1979. As leader of the Conservative Party, she took office following a general election victory, replacing James Callaghan, and served as Prime Minister until 1990. She was nicknamed "The Iron Lady".
True or False:
There are rarely meteor showers in May.
False!
May is actually a very good month for meteor activity, particularly due to the annual Eta Aquariids shower, which peaks in early May and is known for producing many fast, bright meteors, especially in the Southern Hemisphere where it can offer up to 60 meteors per hour.