4th of July
Who wrote the original draft of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What fruit is typically associated with summer?
Watermelon
What is the most popular grilling food in the U.S. during the summer?
Burgers
What city hosts the largest Fourth of July fireworks show in the United States?
New York City
What is the most popular week for vacationing Americans?
The week of July 4th
Who was the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin, aged 70
What insect is most commonly associated with the summer season?
Mosquito
Which ice cream flavor is the most popular?
Vanilla
What year did the New York Macy’s Fireworks show begin?
1976
Who directed the movie Jaws?
Steven Spielberg
How many signers of the Declaration of Independence were there?
56
What popular U.S. holiday marks the unofficial start of summer?
Memorial Day
What is the estimated number of hot dogs consumed on July 4th each year?
150 million
Which U.S. state does not allow consumers to use fireworks?
Massachusetts
What is the summer solstice?
The day with the longest period of sunlight in the year
What was the first state to make July 4th an official holiday?
Massachusetts in 1781
What event marks the official end of summer in the United States?
Labor Day
Which type of summer fruit is known as a natural stress reliever?
Berries
How much money do Americans spend on fireworks each year for the Fourth of July?
Over $1 billion
What is the highest-grossing movie with “Fourth of July” in its title?
Independence Day
In what year did Congress declare July 4th as an official holiday?
1870
Which Summer Olympics was the first to be broadcast live internationally?
The 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics
What is the largest summer food festival in the world, held annually in Chicago?
Taste of Chicago
Which president first celebrated the Fourth of July with a fireworks display at the White House?
James Madison in 1810
What is the name for a fear of the sun?
Heliophobia