Famous Birthdays
This Golden Girl recently passed away just weeks short of her 100th birthday, which she would have celebrated on January 17.
Who is Betty White?
What date is New Years Day?
January 1.
This proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863 by Abraham Lincoln and declared freedom to those in slavery.
What is the Emancipation Proclaimation?
What color is often associated with January's birthstone, the garnet?
Red.
Name a New Years Resolution.
Answers will vary.
Known as the King of Rock and Roll, this man was born on January 8th, 1935.
Who is Elvis Presley?
The third Monday in January is always a holiday honoring this civil rights activist.
Who is Martin Luther King, Jr.?
The first Super Bowl was held on January 15, 1967. Which team did NOT compete?
A) Green Bay Packers B) Kansas City Chiefs C) Philadelphia Eagles
What is C) Philadelphia Eagles
What is January's official birth flower?
A) Carnation B) Rose C) Daisy
A) Carnation
How many days are in January?
31.
Born on January 1, 1752, this woman is credited with sewing the first United States flag.
Who is Betsy Ross.
January 6 is sometimes known as Three Kings Day, but is more commonly known as what?
What is Epiphany?
This president became the oldest to ever take office when he was sworn in on January 20, 2021.
Who is Joe Biden?
Which is NOT an astrological sign for January birthdays?
A) Capricorn B) Aquarius C) Cancer
C) Cancer
Played in So Cal every January 1st, this game is traditionally placed between Pac 12 and Big 10 teams and features a floral parade.
What is the Rose Bowl?
This famous country singer was born on January 19, 1946. She doesn't perform much these days, but can usually be found working 9 to 5 on her most recent philanthropic endeavors.
Who is Dolly Parton?
January 31 is national hot _________ day.
A) Dog B) Chocolate C)Tamale
B) Chocolate
On January 3, 1777, George Washington and his army defeated the British in the battle at Princeton during this war.
A) Civil War B) WWII C) American Revolution
What is C) American Revolution?
Who obtained the patent for the first- ever lightbulb in January 1880?
Thomas Edison
The world's largest snowball fight took place on January 31, 2016 and had over 7,500 participants. Where did it take place?
A) United States B) Switzerland C) Canada
C) Canada
This former U.S. president celebrated his birthday on January 30th. He is most notable for serving 4 terms in office.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
January 4th is National ______ Day - a day Jeopardy fans can appreciate!
On January 30, 1948, this peace leader was assassinated by religious fanatic in India.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
In non-leap years, January always starts on the same day of the week as which other month?
A) April B) October C) September
B) October
(In non-leap years, January and October always start on the same day of the week. However, in leap years, January starts on the same day of the week as April and July.)
Which Brazilian city's name translates to "River of January"?
Rio di Janeiro.