ALL ABOUT JULY

FLAG FACTS

100

How many stripes are on the American flag?

What is 13

200

a) Italy   b) France   c) Switzerland

France

300

a) Russia    b) Japan    c) India

India

400

a) Finland     b) Switzerland    c) Noway

Switzerland

500

a) Afghanistan     b) Iran     c) Qatar

Afghanistan

600

a) Bermuda      b) Kiribati        c) New Zealand

Kiribati

Kiribati is an island nation in the central Pacific Ocean, comprising 33 atolls and islands, known for its unique geography and rich cultural heritage.

The flag of Kiribati features a red upper half with a gold frigatebird flying over a gold rising sun. The lower half consists of three horizontal wavy white stripes representing the ocean, set against a blue background. This design symbolizes the country's identity and its connection to the sea, reflecting the three archipelagos of Kiribati: the Gilbert, Phoenix, and Line Islands. The flag was adopted on July 12, 1979, when Kiribati gained independence.

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a) Bolivia       b) Bhutan        c) Burundi

Bhutan

The flag of Bhutan is diagonally divided into two triangles: the upper triangle is yellow, symbolizing the secular power of the king, while the lower triangle is orange, representing the spiritual power of Buddhism. At the center of the flag is a white dragon, known as the Druk, which signifies the country's name, "Druk Yul" or "Land of the Thunder Dragon." The dragon clutches jewels in its claws, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. The flag's design reflects Bhutan's rich cultural heritage and the importance of both spiritual and secular authority in the nation

JULY BDAYS

100

Born July 1, 1961, she is Prince Andrew & Harry’s mother.

Who is Princess Diana? 

Diana kept her title of Princess of Wales but lost the title of Her Royal Highness after divorcing Prince Charles. In interviews, Prince Harry often talks about his mother.

200

Born July 16, 1911, she was Fred Astaire’s dance partner and leading lady in films.

Who is Ginger Rogers? 

Her catchphrase, “Cigarette me, big boy,” is from her 1930 film debut in Young Man of Manhattan.

300

Born Richard Starkey and one of only 2 surviving members of this iconic band, he will always be remembered as the drummer, but he sang the lead on “Yellow Submarine” and “With a Little Help from My Friends.”

Ringo Starr

400

Born on July 9, 1956 he is an American actor and filmmaker. He is known for his roles in Turner & Hooch (1989), Philadelphia (1993), Forrest Gump (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Saving Private Ryan, as well as for his voice work in the animated Toy Story series and The Polar Express (2004).

Tom Hanks

500

43rd US President born July 6, 1946

George W. Bush

600

July 22, 1940 - host on TV game show "Jeopardy"

Alex Trebek

700

Born July 24, 1897 this female pioneer aviator was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean 

Amelia Earhart

JULY HISTORY

100

On July 2, 1937, this famed pilot and her navigator made their last contact with the U.S. Coast Guard before going missing.

Who is Amelia Earhart? 

The airplane went missing while circumnavigating the equator.

200

The first footage of the shipwreck of this iconic ship was filmed in 1985 and released to the public on July 18, 1986.

What is (R.M.S.) Titanic? 

It was discovered when its boiler was spotted on the ocean floor in the North Atlantic.

300

On July 29, 1958, this U.S. exploration agency was established.

What is NASA? 

While we equate it with space exploration and astronomy, it was also created to study physics.

400

On July 1st, 1863 this Civil War battle commenced. More American soldiers became casualties at the this battle than in the Revolutionary War and War of 1812 combined. 

A) Battle of Antietam B) Battle of Gettysburg C) Battle of Little Big Horn D) Battle of Chickamauga

Battle of Gettysburg

It is generally regarded as the turning point of the war and has probably been more intensively studied and analyzed than any other battle in U.S. history. 

Union casualties in the battle numbered 23,000, while the Confederates had lost some 28,000 men–more than a third of Lee's army.

500

On July 1, 1902, this French bicycle race had its maiden run.

What is Tour de France? 

It’s the world’s most prestigious bicycle race. Most North Americans associate Lance Armstrong with the competition even though his seven titles were stripped due to doping.

600

On July 15, 2006, this online social media platform displayed its first post, which was fewer than 140 characters, of course.

a) Instagram   b) Facebook   c) Twitter

What is Twitter? 

Approximately 500 million tweets (posts) are made each day, and 80 percent of them are made from mobile devices.

700

This devastating bomb was fist test detonated in July 1945.

Atomic bomb

RANDOM JULY

100

This crimson red gem is July's birthstone.

a) Ruby    b) Garnet    c) Red Coral     d) Carnelian

Ruby

Besides being July's birthstone, it is also a traditional gift for those celebrating 15th or 40th anniversaries.

200

July received it's name in honor of this Roman emperor (100 B.C-44 B.C)

a) Julian "the Apostate"    b) Julius Nepos     c) Julius Caesar    d) Didius Julianus

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar was a renowned general, politician and scholar in ancient Rome who conquered the vast region of Gaul and helped initiate the end of the Roman Republic when he became dictator of the Roman Empire. Despite his brilliant military prowess, his political skills and his popularity with Rome’s lower- and middle-class, his rule was cut short when opponents — threatened by his rising power — brutally assassinated him.

300

July is on average the hottest month in the Northern hemisphere. The long hot days are often referred to by this canine themed term "____ ____ __ ______".

What is the "Dogs days of summer"

The name came about because the Ancient Romans associated the hottest days of summer with the star Sirius. Sirius was known as the “Dog Star" because it was the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major

400

How many countries celebrate their independence in July?

a) 2    b) 5     c)  10     d) More than 20

More than 20

Canada, the United States, Belarus, Venezuela, Argentina, Belgium, France, the Bahamas, and the Maldives, Algeria, Burundi, and Peru to name a few!

500

Which popular summer anthem by The Beach Boys topped charts in July?

a) Barbara Ann      b) California Girls    c) Summer 

California Girls

600

Which flower is associated with July?

a) Rose    b) Larkspur   c) Water Lily    d) Daisy    c) Hydrangea 

Larkspur or Water Lily

700

On July 5, 1946, the world’s first ___ was unveiled in the famous Piscine Molitor swimming pool in Paris.

a) marble statue   b) bikini   c) beach ball    d) diving board

Bikini

While two-piece forms of swimwear previously existed, none used as little fabric as the bikini. The bikini was modeled by showgirl Micheline Bernardini.

July

100

How many days are in July?

July has 31 days.

200

This round blue/purple fruit native to North America blooms from May to August. July is the national month for this fruit.

What is Blueberries 

Blueberries, a super fruit, have been shown to protect against heart disease and cancer, and can help maintain bone strength, mental health, and healthy blood pressure

300

What famous comet makes its closest pass to Earth in July every 76 years?

a) Comet Bennett    b) Comet McNaught    c) Comet Halley

 

Halley’s Comet

400

July is known as the ______ month because the grass dries out due to a lack of rain.

What is "Hay?"

500

July has some pretty delicious month-long observances such as:

a)National Donut Month| b)National Hot Dog Month | c)National Gelato Month

National Hot Dog Month

600

July isn’t just the month for Canada Day, though. There are plenty of other great holidays observed around the world! July 2nd is:

a)Stay in the Sun Day| b)National Corn Day | c)World UFO Day d) Hot Dog Day

World UFO Day

World UFO Day serves as a way for everyone to come together and watch the skies on the same night in search of UFOs. In addition, many see the holiday as a way to spread knowledge and awareness of UFOs, making a case for their existence, and hoping to make disciples out of the dubious. 

So why July 2? For many, this date represents the anniversary of the 1947 incident in Roswell, New Mexico. Believers claim a UFO crash landed here, deep in the American southwest, but that the government has been covering it up ever since 

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At the end of the month, we also have International:

a) Tiger Day | b) Gorilla Day | c) Sheep Day d) Dog Day

Tiger Day on July 29th

International Tiger Day is celebrated on July 29 to raise awareness about the conservation of the wild cat, which over the last 150 years has witnessed a massive drop of nearly 95% in its population