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Spring Green
Famous April Birthdays
Humor Helpers
100
What are flowers commonly associated with spring?
Lilacs, Tulips, Daffodils, irises, dandelions, and lilies
100
Renowned Danish author of timeless fairy tales such as The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, and Thumbelina. Several of his fairy tales were made into live-action and animated films Born April 2nd.
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875)
100
A professional joker or “fool” at a medieval court, typically wearing a cap with bells on it and carrying a mock scepter.
Jester
200
Which following vegetable is considered in season in Spring? a) Artichoke b) Capsicum c) Celery d) Eggplant
a. Artichokes. These days most fruit and veg is available all year round depending on how it is grown. However artichokes are considered best harvested in Spring whereas the other three are more abundant in Summer and sometimes Autumn.
200
She became the constitutional monarch of 16 countries and the Supreme Governor of the Church of England after her coronation in 1953. She is one of the longest reigning monarchs in British history. Her birthday is April 21st
Queen Elizabeth II
200
Born on August 6, 1911, in Jamestown, New York, she got her start as a singer, model and film star before becoming one of America's top comedic actresses of the 1950s TV show I Love Lucy, co-starring on the show with her husband. She died in 1989.
Lucille Ball
300
According to folklore, what can we balance on the ground on the first day of Spring? a) A stone b) An egg c) A broom d) A football
B or C. An egg or a broom. It was a (mainly Chinese) myth that, due to the length of the day being more or less equal and the sun’s position between the poles and the Earth being even, you could balance an egg or a broom on the ground.
300
Singer and actress in romantic comedies. One of her first hits was "Sentimental Journey," which was released in 1945. She lied about her age so that she could sing professionally with big bands. She was born on April 3rd.
Doris Day
300
Born Nathan Birnbaum in New York City on January 20, 1896. He got his start as a vaudeville comedian, developing an act with his wife. The two launched a long partnership in radio, film and television. The cigar-puffing comedian died at the age of 100.
George Burns (and Gracie Allen)
400
The first day of spring is technically called the Spring Solstice or the Spring Equinox
the Spring Equinox
400
He sold his collection of 6,000 books to Congress after the British burned down the Library of Congress in 1814. He soon found himself at a loss without his books and began buying more. His birthday is April 13th.
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
400
She has appeared for decades on talk shows and game shows and spends her free time advocating for animals. her popularity has surged later in life thanks to her role in the sitcom "Hot in Cleveland."
Betty White
500
Which Founding Father first conceived the idea of Daylight Savings Time?
Benjamin Franklin
500
Country singer, activist, poet, songwriter, actor, and author who helped create Farm Aid. He grew up during the Great Depression and played music for money because he did not want to pick cotton. He wrote his first song when he was seven years old. His birthday is April 29th
Willie Nelson
500
She has an Emmy-winning daytime talk show that has helped make her one of America's favorite comedians. And she loves to show off her dance moves.
Ellen Degeneres