"Spring" Fling
April Odds and Ends
April Birthdays
April Days
April History
100
This singer "went down to the river" past his "own town" but that's because he's the boss.
Who is Bruce Springsteen?
100
Americans consume more than 16 million of these during Easter.
What are jelly beans?
100
Melissa Viviane Jefferson (born April 27, 1988) is an American singer, rapper, and flutist. Her first major-label EP was released in 2016 and recently released the single "Rumours" featuring Cardi B.
Who is Lizzo?
100
This day is filled with jokes, riddles, gags, and laughs.
What is April Fool's Day (April 1st)?
100
This British passenger liner, operated by the White Star Line, sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on 15 April 1912 after striking an iceberg during her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City, United States. Of the estimated 2,224 passengers and crew aboard, more than 1,500 died, making it the deadliest sinking of a single ship up to that time.
What is the Titanic?
200
This condition refers to both psychological and physiological reactions to the end of winter.
What is Spring Fever?
200
This annual event is celebrated on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held in 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries.
What is Earth Day?
200
Born April 15, 1452, this painter, poet, sculptor, and architect is best known for his paintings "The Last Supper" and "Mona Lisa".
Who is Leonardo Da Vinci?
200
This religious holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.
What is Easter?
200
This famous explorer discovered Florida on April 2, 1513.
Who is Ponce de Leon?
300
An acrobatic move in which a person executes a complete revolution of the body from an upright position.
What is a handspring?
300
April is named for this Greek goddess of love.
Who is Aphrodite?
300
Born on April 3, 1961, this person is an American actor, comedian, and singer. He rose to fame on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live but is best known for his acting performances in Trading Places and Beverly Hills Cop and his voice performance in Mulan.
Who is Eddie Murphy?
300
In the United States, this is the day on which individual income notifications are due to be submitted to the federal government.
What is Tax Day (typically falls on April 15)?
300
The first rider of this delivery service departed St. Louis on April 3, 1860.
What is the Pony Express?
400
This occurs just after a new or full moon when there is the greatest difference between high and low water.
What is a spring tide?
400
This country is responsible for the mythical and chocolate version of the Easter Bunny.
What is Germany?
400
Born on April 5, 1937, this American politician and diplomat served in the United States Army and was the first African-American Secretary of State.
Who is Colin Powell?
400
This day has been celebrated since 1872 with its' beginnings in Nebraska. It is a day to plant and dedicate a tree to help nature and the environment.
What is Arbor Day?
400
He printed the first American-style English dictionary on April 14, 1828.
Who is Noah Webster?
500
Bonnie has three of these, but the one that is 12 years old drives her nuts.
What is offspring?
500
This traditional April flower goes by another name that some would say make it quite vain.
What is a Daffodil or Narcissus?
500
Born April 27, 1822, this U.S. president defeated Robert E. Lee's forces to lead the Union to victory in the Civil War.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?
500
This April holiday is observed with a month of fasting, giving alms and prayers, reading the Quran, abstaining from bad deeds, and staying humble.
What is Ramadan?
500
This president took the oath of office on April 30, 1789, from the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City.
Who is George Washington?
