Texas Facts
Which Texas city is known as the "Live Music Capital of the World"?
Austin
This federal holiday held the last Monday in May, is the nation's foremost annual day to mourn and honor its deceased service men and women
Memorial Day
What famous toy company introduced the Barbie doll in 1959?
Mattel
The Battle of Gettysburg, one of the most significant battles of the American Civil War, took place in which state?
Pennsylvania
Which large Texas city is known for having the largest medical center in the world?
Houston
This holiday is the celebrated on the second Monday in October, and reflects on the achievements of a great Renaissance explorer who founded the first permanent European settlement in the New World
Christopher Columbus Day (Columbus Day)
This 1960s movie starring Humphrey Bogart featured the famous quote, "Here's looking at you, kid"?
Casablanca
Which war was fought between the Northern and Southern states of America from 1861 to 1865?
The Civil War
What is the official state bird of Texas?
Mockingbird
This federal holiday is celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor American workers
Labor Day
In the 1960s, which British music group was known for songs like "Hey Jude" and "Let It Be"?
The Beatles
Which conflict was fought between the United States and North Vietnam (along with its allies) from 1955 to 1975?
The Vietnam War
Which large national park is located in western Texas and is known for its desert landscape and mountains?
Big Bend
This holiday is a celebration of Irish culture and heritage in the month of March
St. Patrick's Day
Joe DiMaggio, a retired baseball star, was married for a short while to this famous "Blonde Bombshell"
Marilyn Monroe
In which year did the D-Day invasion, a crucial Allied landing in Normandy, France, occur?
1944
Which river forms part of the border between Texas and Mexico?
The Rio Grande
Which Christian holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ?
Easter
Which 1950s rock 'n' roll star's plane crash in 1959 was famously called "The Day the Music Died"?
Buddy Holly
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month refers to the time that ended which war?
WWI