May 1st in History
Halfway between spring equinox and summer solstice is a European festival to celebrate the beginning of summer. What is this even called?
May Day
What happened to Allison's Ford Focus?
It was stolen.
In 2011 this president released his long-form birth certificate from the US state of Hawaii in an effort to quell "birther" conspiracy theorists.
President Obama
What day of the week are most babies born?
Tuesday
1961 elections were banned in this country by Fidel Castro
Cuba
Due to being unable to say her favorite color, what did Allison's new favorite color become when growing up?
Lavender
This 1954 Christmas classic starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye, opened at Radio City Music Hall.
White Christmas
Which religion does not celebrate birthdays?
Jehovah Witnesses
What planet was officially named on May 1st 1930?
Pluto
In what grade did Allison lose her speech impediment?
6th
This president involved in Watergate was laid to rest in Yorba Linda, California.
Richard Nixon
Which child actress received 135,000 presents for her 8th birthday?
Shirley Temple
What group of people's historic struggles and gains are commemorated on May Day?
Workers/Labor movement
What honorary title was Allison voted in high school?
Homecoming queen
The 18th president was born! He was previously a commanding general who led the Union armies to victory over the Confederacy.
Ulysses S. Grant
At what age do Jewish boys celebrate their Bar Mitzvah?
13