On This Day in History...
Emperor Chongzhen, of this major Asian country, orders the arrest of military general Yuan Chonghuan
What is CHINA?
Officially Washington's birthday at the "federal government level" according to Wikipedia, this holiday honors presidents past and present.
What is PRESIDENTS DAY?
In the ancient Roman calendar, January was not always the first month; it became the official start of the new year in 45 BC with the introduction of the _____ calendar.
What is JULIAN?
Cultural icon of the 50s and 60s who is hailed as the King of Rock and Roll
Who is ELVIS PRESLEY?
These are likely going on your feet before your shoes
What are SOCKS?
This black and white animal is known to mate for life
What is a PENGUIN?
The first public school in the United States to be desegregated following Brown v. Board of Education was in this city, when nine African American students attended on January 1, 1956
What is LITTLE ROCK?
This famous philosopher and scientist discovers Callisto, the fourth moon of Jupiter
Who is GALLILEO?
Holiday to honor a reverend and activist who was assassinated during the Civil Rights Movement
What is MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY?
What is CAPRICORN?
Who is BENJAMIN FRANKLIN?
Typically what happens before two people get married
What is ENGAGEMENT / PROPOSAL?
Commercialized by Christmas stories, this animal has special hooves to help walk through snow and dig for food.
On this day in 1695, Jonathan Swift is ______ as an Anglican priest in Ireland
What is ORDAINED?
This date is also called the Twelfth Night
What is JANUARY 5TH?
The birthstone for this month
What is GARNET?
English mathematician, astronomer, and physicist known for his discovery of the laws of motion.
Who is ISAAC NEWTON?
What are CASSETTES?
What is a GROUNDHOG?
In 1888 this society is founded in Washington, D.C., to promote "the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge"
What is NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC?
Awards ceremony that honors actresses and actors for their outstanding performances in film and TV
What are the GOLDEN GLOBES?
The flower for this month
What is CARNATION?
This actor featured in movies like The Patriot, Signs and Edge of Darkness.
Who is MEL GIBSON?
Before a flower blooms, it is first a ____
What is SEED?
The snow _____ is a large cat native to the cold, dry mountain ranges of Central and South Asia.
What is LEOPARD?
On this day in 1830 Great fire in New Orleans is thought to be set by rebel ____.
What are SLAVES?
This virtual event is exclusive to the Gracious Retirement Living locations all around the country and takes place at the end of January every year
What is HAWTHORN ADVENTURE?
Famous actor who played large roles in movies like National Treasure and The Da Vinci Code
Who is NICOLAS CAGE?
Pickles are a great snack that were once ______
What are CUCUMBERS?
This large mammal stays warm in arctic temperatures w/ the help of a thick layer of Blubber under its fur.
What is a POLAR BEAR?
In 1923: Taking advantage of the chaotic conditions in Germany, Hitler stages a demonstration of 5,000 _____ and denounces the 'November crime'
What are STORMTROOPERS?
What is COMPLIMENT?
In some parts of the United States, eating these on New Year’s Day is thought to bring prosperity.
What are BLACK EYED PEAS?
Who is J.R.R. Tolkien?
You could get a ticket if you don't do this before you start driving
What is BUCKLE?
Also a cheeky term to describe women who love the winter
What is a SNOW BUNNY?