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Happy Birthday, August Baby!
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"The boat rides we would take, the moonlight on the lake" opens this song sung by Frank Sinatra in 1946 and by Shelley Fabares in 1962. It also served as the title of Fabares' hit album.
What is “The Things We Did Last Summer”? Dean Martin also recorded the tune on his A Winter Romance album.
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In 2020, athletes will gather in this Asian country for the Summer Olympic Games.
What is Japan?
100
He is best known as the defense lawyer in the O.J. Simpson case who said, “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit.”
Who is Johnnie Cochran? The “it” he referred to was the glove. During his career, he defended many famous people, including Rosa Parks, Todd Bridges, and Michael Jackson.
100
This young-adult fashion magazine carries a popular “Do’s and Don’ts” column.
What is Glamour?
100
Born August 22, 1947, Cindy Williams played this half of the title duo on the 1970s sitcom Laverne & Shirley alongside Penny Marshall.
Who is Shirley?
200
Right after school let out for the summer of 1961, Chubby Checker released his hit tune that implored listeners to do this dance again.
What is twist? The song title is “Let’s Twist Again.”
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In 1919, at the end of World War I, the countries that fought in the war gathered at this French palace to sign a treaty by the same name.
What is Versailles?
200
He was a member of O.J. Simpson’s legal defense team, and his former wife Kris and their daughters, Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney, star in a TV reality show.
Who is Robert Kardashian?
200
This magazine for children is dubbed “The Original Kid’s Magazine,” and you probably read it in elementary school. It’s full of puzzles, pictures, games, science experiments, and all things of interest to kids.
What is Highlights (or Highlights for Children)?
200
Born August 31, 1949, he starred in An Officer and a Gentleman, American Gigolo, and Pretty Woman.
Who is Richard Gere?
300
These lyrics are from the Drifters’ 1964 hit release that could describe a Monopoly property: Under this place, by the sea, on a blanket with my baby, that’s where I’ll be.
What is the boardwalk?
300
In 1979, U.S. President Jimmy Carter met with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at this presidential retreat in Maryland.
What is Camp David? The talks lasted 12 days and led to the peace accord between Egypt and Israel. The Camp David Accords are still in effect today.
300
Sandra Day O’Connor held this historical distinction.
What is the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court? She joined the court in 1981 and served for 24 years.
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This magazine was similar in look to Life magazine—full of photojournalism.
What is Look?
300
Born August 9, 1963, she was Dionne Warwick’s cousin and her hit tunes include “Saving All My Love for You” and “How Will I Know.” She starred in the films The Preacher’s Wife and The Bodyguard.
Who is Whitney Houston?
400
The Lovin’ Spoonful’s 1966 hit describes summer in this place.
What is the city? The title is “Summer in the City,” and the lyrics describe most any city during the summer: “Hot town, summer in the city, Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty.”
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In 1972, chess fans gathered in this country to watch Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky compete in the World Chess Championship.
What is Iceland? The event took place in Reykjavík, the country’s capital, and it was billed as “The Match of the Century.”
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“America’s Mayor” also earned a reputation for prosecuting and convicting organized crime bosses, drug dealers, and white-collar criminals in New York.
Who is Rudy Giuliani?
400
This magazine featured Norman Rockwell covers.
What is The Saturday Evening Post?
400
Born August 27, 1908, he was sworn into office as U.S. president aboard Air Force One on November 22, 1963.
Who is Lyndon Johnson?
500
During the summer of 1955, “Rock Around the Clock” by this group topped the charts.
What is Bill Haley & His Comets?
500
Every year, the movers and shakers in the film industry gather in this French city for its renowned film festival.
What is Cannes?
500
In 2016, this U.S. Supreme Court associate justice died in his sleep at a luxury resort in Texas.
Who is Antonin Scalia?
500
This magazine publishes an annual “Swimsuit Issue.”
What is Sports Illustrated?
500
Born August 25, 1930, this Scottish actor received his big break when he played the original James Bond in the 1962 film Dr. No and continued in the role through 1971. He ended his James Bond run in Diamonds Are Forever.
Who is Sean Connery?