May History
On May 1, 1931, this iconic skyscraper officially opened in New York City.
What is Empire State Building?
This 1977 space epic premiered in May and launched a massive franchise.
What is Star Wars?
This annual European song competition is typically held in May.
What is Eurovision Song Contest?
This U.S. holiday honors mothers and is celebrated on the second Sunday in May.
What is Mother's Day?
This Marvel actor, known for playing Iron Man, was born May 4, 1965.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
On May 29, 1953, this man became the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest with Tenzing Norgay.
Who is Edmund Hillary?
This Marvel movie released in May 2012 brought together Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America.
What is The Avengers?
This pop superstar released the album “25” and often dominates spring charts.
Who is Adele?
This Mexican holiday commemorates a historic battle and is celebrated on May 5.
What is Cinco de Mayo?
This British soccer star and global icon was born May 2, 1975.
Who is David Beckham?
On May 17, 2018, this iconic fast-food chain briefly renamed itself “French” as a marketing stunt that went viral.
What is IHOP?
This 2001 animated film introduced Shrek and his swampy adventures.
What is Shrek?
This 2016 song by Justin Timberlake became a spring/summer anthem from an animated movie.
What is Can't Stop the Feeling!?
This U.S. holiday honoring fallen soldiers is observed on the last Monday in May.
What is Memorial Day?
This legendary singer known as the “Queen of Soul” was born in May 1942.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
On May 19, 2018, this royal couple got married in a globally watched ceremony.
Who are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?
This 1984 sci-fi film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger features a cyborg assassin.
What is The Terminator?
This music festival in Tennessee, often held in late spring, features multiple genres.
What is Bonnaroo?
This informal May 4 celebration is dedicated to fans of a famous sci-fi franchise.
What is Star Wars Day?
This famous playwright and poet, author of “Romeo and Juliet,” was born (and died) in April/May lore.
Who is William Shakespeare?
On May 6, 2013, this streaming platform debuted its first original series, helping kick off the modern binge-watching era.
What is Netflix?
This 1999 film starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine kicked off the X-Men franchise.
What is X-Men?
This British band released “Viva La Vida,” which became a global hit often heard in spring playlists.
Who are Coldplay?
This springtime sporting event known as “The Run for the Roses” is held in early May.
What is the Kentucky Derby?
This comedian and actor, known for “Saturday Night Live” and movies like Tommy Boy, was born May 1964.
Who is Chris Farley?