May Facts
May is the last month for which season?
Spring
This 35th U.S. president was born on May 29th, 1917. He was the youngest person elected president at age 43.
John F. Kennedy
On May 27, 1937, this landmark bridge that connects San Francisco to Marin County opened.
Golden Gate Bridge
What type of flower is commonly associated with Mother's Day?
Carnations
A white condiment that pairs great with a cold-cut sandwich.
Mayo
How many days are in the month of May?
31
On May 20th, 1873, this man received a patent for blue jeans.
A. Levi Strauss
B. Wrangler
Levi Stauss
On May 25, 1935, “The Great Bambino” hit the 714th and final home run of his career. What was his real name?
Babe Ruth
A tree that blossoms with pink and white flowers, often found in parks. A popular destination to see these trees in blossom is Washington D.C.
Cherry Blossoms
The name of the pilgrim ship that set sail for New England.
Mayflower
True or false? The full moon in May is called the flower moon.
True
Born May 4, this was a British actress and humanitarian who became a film and fashion icon.
Hint: her acting career took off with her role as Princess Anne in Roman Holiday. Also known for Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Audrey Hepburn
On May 19, 1910, this comet came as close to Earth as it ever has.
Halley's Comet
What are the two birth flowers of May?
Lily of the Valley & Hawthorns
The public official that is elected to run your city.
Mayor
What color is May’s birthstone?
Green (Emerald)
Born May 29, this was an American comedian, actor, entertainer, and producer with a career that spanned nearly 80 years.
Hint: He used to be a boxer and has a street named after him in Rancho Mirage
Bob Hope
In May 1932, who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic from the Newfoundland.
Amelia Earhart
A highly popular spring time flower that is known for their symmetrical structure with 3 petals and 3 sepals. Also known for their symbolism of love, perfection, and rebirth.
Tulips
An internationally recognized distress signal in radio voice communication to indicate an emergency
Mayday
May was once considered an unlucky month for this ceremony.
A wedding
"Marry in May and you'll rue the day"
Born in Italy on May 12, 1820, what famous nurse was nicknamed the
“Lady with the Lamp?
Florence Nightingale
What New York landmark opened on May 1, 1931 and was the tallest building in the world at that time?
Empire State Building
A flower known as the "Queen of Spring" with its voluminous blossoms and delicate layers. This flower originates from Asia.
Peony
A word meaning perhaps; possibly; probably.
Maybe