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100
Who was the first enlisted American female to become a POW. On
January 31, 1991, she was captured by Iraqi forces in the Gulf War and was imprisoned for
33 days.
Melissa Rathbun-Nealy
100
What was the first western movie filmed?
The Great Train Robbery
100
What is the California state flower?
Golden Poppy
100
What are the five U.S. states with a coastline on
the Gulf of Mexico?
Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi,
and Alabama
The Gulf of Mexico is connected
to both the Caribbean Sea and the
Atlantic Ocean.
100
This former U.S. president celebrated his birthday on January 30th. [Hint: He served 4 terms]
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
200
Who became the first female nighttime news anchor on October 4, 1976
Barbara Walters
200
The year the first western movie was filmed
1903
200
What is the state animal?
Grizzly bear
200
What plant is the main
source of nutrition for
the giant panda?
Bamboo
As much as 99 percent of a giant panda’s
diet is bamboo, along with occasional
fish, vegetation, or small mammals.
200
This King of Rock 'n' Roll singer's birthday is on January 8th.
Who is Elvis Presley?
300
Who made the first celebrity exercise video in 1982. It started a fitness craze and
launched a franchise of videos, audio tapes, books, and fitness equipment grossing nearly
$670 million.
Jane Fonda
300
Who filmed the first western movie?
Edwin S. Porter
300
What is the state bird?
Quail
300
How often are the winter
Olympics held?
Every four years
The first winter Olympics was held
in 1924 in Chamonix, France
300
Born on January 17th, 1922, this American actress and comedian was a pioneer of early television, with a career spanning seven decades, and was noted for being one of the first women to work both in front of and behind the camera. HINT: passed away, just weeks short of her 100th birthday.
Who is Betty White?
400
Who was the first man to fly solo across the Atlantic (1927).
Charles Lindbergh
400
How long was the first western film?
10 minutes
400
What is the state fabric?
Denim
Denim is the official state fabric of California because the modern riveted blue jean was invented in San Francisco in 1873, and the material is deeply tied to the state's Gold Rush history, economy, and global culture
400
What California city is
known for being the site of
the Golden Gate Bridge?
San Francisco
The bridge officially opened
in 1937 and was the world’s
longest span bridge at the time
of its construction.
400
Born on January 1, 1752, this woman is credited with sewing the first United States flag.
Who is Betsy Ross?
500
Who was the first airline hostess (1930). She served passengers flying between
San Francisco, California and Cheyenne, Wyoming on United Airlines.
Ellen Church
500
What is known as the best western movie of all time?
Rio Bravo (1959)
500
What is the state gemstone?
Benitoite
500
What famous Black author
is best known for her
memoir I Know Why the
Caged Bird Sings?
Maya Angelou
Throughout her fascinating career,
she wrote 36 books, worked as a
singer and actress, and was the
first Black cable car conductor in
San Francisco.
500
Born January 19, 1946, she is the singer of many a country song and a philanthropist, often funding projects for public health and children's education.
Who is Dolly Parton?
