August History & Milestones
Which famous Italian volcano erupted in August of 79 AD, burying Pompeii?
Mount Vesuvius.
What 1939 classic movie musical premiered in August, featuring a yellow brick road?
The Wizard of Oz.
Which iconic beach music group sang 1960s hits like "Surfin' U.S.A." and "California Girls"?
The Beach Boys.
What fruit-flavored treat frozen on a wooden stick was originally called the "Epsicle"?
A Popsicle.
What insects make a loud, rhythmic buzzing sound in trees during hot August evenings?
Cicadas.
On August 1, 1981, what groundbreaking cable music television network launched?
MTV.
What 1975 summer blockbuster movie about a giant shark terrified ocean swimmers?
Jaws.
In the classic musical Grease, what hit song do Danny and Sandy sing to describe their summer romance?
"Summer Nights".
Which classic summertime melon is known for sweet orange flesh and a webbed rind?
Cantaloupe.
What is the common name for glowing beetles that light up summer nights?
Fireflies (or lightning bugs).
What sweet campfire treat is celebrated on National S'mores Day on August 10th?
S'mores
What 1986 coming-of-age movie follows four young boys on a summer adventure along railroad tracks?
Stand by Me.
What famous crooner had a massive summer hit in 1966 with "Strangers in the Night"?
Frank Sinatra.
What yellow vegetable is a barbecue staple eaten straight off the cob?
Corn on the cob.
The "dog days of summer" are named after Sirius, which is what type of star?
The Dog Star.
Which U.S. president signed the Social Security Act into law in August 1935?
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
What 1953 romantic comedy stars Audrey Hepburn on a summer holiday in Italy alongside Gregory Peck?
Roman Holiday
Which famous 1960s girl group sang the hit song "Heat Wave"?
Martha and the Vandellas.
What chilled, tomato-based vegetable soup is perfect for hot August days?
Gazpacho.
Which bright yellow, towering flower blooms in August and tracks the sun?
Sunflower.
What record-breaking reference book, backed by an Irish brewery, was first published in August 1955?
The Guinness Book of World Records.
Which iconic blonde bombshell and star of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes tragically passed away in August 1962?
Marilyn Monroe.
What jazzy George Gershwin tune from Porgy and Bess begins with the lyric, "and the livin' is easy"?
"Summertime".
What classic, tart summer drink is traditionally sold by children at neighborhood sidewalk stands?
Lemonade.
Before modern air conditioning, what home feature was the prime spot to cool down and watch the neighborhood?
The front porch.