Labor Day
Labor Day is often seen as the unofficial end of what season in the USA?
Summer.
Where would you find a head gasket?
Car Engine
What was the name of the popular 1960s TV series in which Marshal Matt Dillon and his deputy, Chester Goode, upheld law and order in Dodge City?
Gunsmoke
On the show “Three‘s Company” Jack was going to school to become what?
A chef
“Virginia” was named for the “ The Virgin Queen” what was her actual name ?
Elizabeth
The Colony of Virginia ( now the state Commonwealth of Virginia) was named after Queen Elizabeth I by Sir Walter Raleigh.
“ Almost heaven, West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains. Shenandoah River”
John Denver “ Take Me Home, Country Roads”
What does Labor Day commemorate?
What are Workers rights & Achievements?
A twin tub is a type of …
Washing machine
A twin tub washing machine was a popular household appliance in the 1960s & 1970s. It consisted of two separate tubs, one for washing & one for spinning.
Who starred as the motorcycling hero in the 1963 movie “ The Great Escape”, in which allied prisoners of war plan a mass escape from a German POW camp?
Steve McQueen.
The world War II adventure was based on a true story in which several hundred prisoners attempt to break free from the confines of a supposedly escape proof POW camp.
On the show “ Designing Women” what was the name of their design firm?
Sugarbaker’s
“Boonesborough” was named for Daniel Boone. Where is it located?
Kentucky
Daniel Boone (1734-1820)
“ Who can take the sunrise, sprinkle it with dew”
Sammy Davis Jr. “… a candy man”
“ The Candy Man” originally appeared in the 1964 movie, “ Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory“.
In which city was the first Labor Day parade held?
New York City
What are Ohms a measure of ?
Resistance
ohms are a unit of electrical resistance.
“My tears are falling cause you’ve taken her away and though it really hurts me so there’s something that I’ve gotta say” this is the introduction to which 60s pop hit song?
Take Care of my baby by Bobby Vee 1961.
On the show “ All in the Family” what was Archie Bunker’s night time job?
A taxi driver
Where does the name “ Seattle” come from?
An Indian Leader
Chief Seattle of the Duwamish tribe.
“Ooooh… You might not ever get rich. But let me tell you it’s better than digging a ditch”
Rose Royce - “Working at the car wash yeah”
” Car Wash” won a Grammy in 1977
What colors are commonly associated with Labor Day?
Red & White
Mills & Boons are…
Romance Novels
What was the storyline of the classic 1962 Gregory Peck movie “To Kill a Mockingbird”?
A lawyer defends an African American man against a rape charge.
On The Show “ Gomer Pyle USMC” what was Vincent Carter’s official rank?
Gunnery Sergeant
William “ Buffalo Bill” Cody is a legendary figure of the old West. Where is the city of Cody located?
Wyoming
it was founded by William Cody in 1895
“Lady, morning‘s just a moment away. And I’m without you once again“
The Commodores - “ I do love you. Still”
“Still” 1979
Approximately how many countries celebrate Labor Day?
160
What would I do with a “tap & die“ set?
Thread a hole.
A tap & die set is a tool used for threading holes in metal or plastic.
These lyrics appear in which 1960s pop song ?
(Female Voice) “ They say our love won’t pay the rent. Before it’s earned, our money’s all been spent.”
(Male Voice) “ I guess that’s so, we don’t have a pot. But at least I’m sure of all the things we got.”
I got you Babe - Sonny & Cher 1965
On the show “ The Jeffersons” what was George Jefferson the owner of ?
A dry cleaners
Lake Champlain is named after Samuel De Champlain, the explorer. In which decade did he explore this lake ?
1600s.
“ I’ve been walkin’ these streets so long. Singin’ the same old song. I know every crack in these dirty sidewalks of broadway”
Glen Campbell - “ Like a rhinestone cowboy”
Rhinestone Cowboy released in 1975
Which U.S. President made Labor Day a federal holiday?
Grover Cleveland
What is cuticle cream used for ?
Fingernails
Which Simon & Garfunkel song featured on the soundtrack of the 1967 film ” The Graduate”?
Mrs. Robinson
On the show “ Cheers” what was Cliff Calvin’s job?
A postman
Mr. & Mrs. Bronck gave their name to an area of what city ?
New York
People would go visit “ the Broncks“. Hence, “ The Bronx”
”In a bar in Toledo, across from depot. On a bar stool she took off her ring”
Kenny Rogers- … “a fine time to leave me, Lucille”
“Lucille” was Roger’s first hit as a solo artist. Released in 1977
What year was the first Labor Day in the USA?
1894
In computer terminology what does “BIOS” stand for ?
Basic input output system
What was the name of the gang robbers featured in the 1969 film “ Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”?
Hole- in - the - Wall Gang.
On the show “ The Mary Tyler Moore show” what was Ted Baxter‘s Job?
He was Anchor man
Many bodies of water in New York are named after the explorer Henry Hudson. What happened to him?
He was cast adrift after a mutiny, he died in 1611
“Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide, No escape from reality”
Queen - “ Any way the wind blows”
”Bohemian Rhapsody” is a six minute song combing opera, hard rock & other genres.
On The first Labor Day celebration, How many workers marched through the streets in New York City on September 5, 1882 ?
10,000
What was the first country to give women the right to vote?
New Zealand
Name the popular 1960s hospital based TV series that starred Richard Chamberlain as a young doctor.
“ Dr.________”
Kildare
On the show “ Facts of Life” what job did Edna Garret do before she left Eastland?
She was a dietitian
Lake Louise is a scenic part of Canada. It is named for a daughter of what monarch ?
Queen Victoria
Princess Louise
“ A long, long time ago, I can still rember how that music used to make me smile”
Don McLean - “… this‘ll be the day that I die”
”American Pie” was released in 1971 & was a chart topper in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. McLean wrote the song to remember and honor Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, & J.P Richardson.