Star Light, Star Bright
The national anthem of the United States
What is “The Star-Spangled Banner”?
February is the only month to have fewer than this many days.
What is 30? It usually has 28 days, but sometimes it has 29 days. Given the weather and the fact that spring is almost here, it seems the best month to shorten.
New Zealand is in this ocean.
What is Pacific? The Indian Ocean is the second-closest ocean to New Zealand.
Born February 16, 1935, he was Cher’s musical partner as well as her husband.
Who is Sonny Bono? Their best-known tune is “I Got You Babe.”
On February 11, 1964, this Liverpool foursome performed at their first concert in the United States.
Who are the Beatles? Two nights after they appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, they performed at the now-defunct Coliseum in Washington, D.C.
Star that heats Earth
What is sun? Its heat comes from hydrogen that converts to helium.
Years when February has 29 days are called this kind of year.
What is leap? Leap years usually occur every fourth year, but the Gregorian calendar introduced more rules. The year must be divisible by four, but years that are divisible by 100 do not qualify as leap years—unless they are also divisible by 400.
New Zealanders share their nickname with this flightless bird.
What is kiwi? In New Zealand, wildlife consists mostly of birds, with few mammals.
Born February 18, 1957, she is the Wheel of Fortune hostess.
Who is Vanna White? In 1982, she began turning the letters on the show hosted by Pat Sajak.
On February 9. 2002, this sister of Queen Elizabeth II died.
Who is Princess Margaret? Known as the independent-minded sister, Princess Margaret raised royal eyebrows due to her relationship with divorced Peter Townsend. Queen Elizabeth gave her a choice: She could marry Peter Townsend if she gave up her rights to succession to the throne. Instead, she married photographer Antony Armstrong- Jones, and the marriage ended in divorce.
According to the World Atlas, this is the “study of the influence of stars and planets on human lives.” Quick takes can be found in daily horoscopes.
What is astrology? Jeane Dixon became famous for predicting President John F. Kennedy’s death.
This is what the extra day in February is called.
What is leap day? People who were born on February 29 celebrate their birthdays on February 28 or March 1.
New Zealand lies to the southeast of this island country.
What is Australia? The two countries are 1,000 miles apart.
Born February 12, 1809, he is the best-known evolutionist, though many mistakenly think he came up with the theory.
Who is (Charles) Darwin? He attended medical school but dropped out after witnessing surgery without anesthesia.
On February 28, 1983, the last episode of this Korean War sitcom aired.
What is M*A*S*H? It remains the highest-rated series finale. When Hawkeye leaves the M*A*S*H unit by helicopter on his way home, he looks down and sees that B.J. has spelled “Goodbye” in stones.
Another name for a meteor
What is shooting star or falling star? They’re easier to spot during a meteor storm when many fall at once.
This little orange, yellow, white, purple, or variegated flower begins to pop through the snow in some parts of the country.
What is crocus? While it is usually heralded as the first spring flower, you’ll often see it begin to bloom in February.
New Zealand is composed of this number of major islands.
What is two? The South Island is home to Mt. Cook, the highest mountain in New Zealand.
Born February 10, 1930, he starred in It Takes a Thief and Hart to Hart and was twice married to Natalie Wood.
Who is Robert Wagner? Natalie Wood was found floating a mile from the yacht she and Wagner and others were on. It was deemed an accidental drowning at the time, but the case was reopened 30 years later. At that time, the cause of death was changed to “drowning and other undetermined factors.”
On February 8, 1960, construction began on this long-planned famous walk. It would memorialize show-business celebrities.
What is the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
Barbra Streisand starred with Kris Kristofferson in this 1976 Academy Award–winning film.
What is A Star Is Born?
This is one of the two astrological signs for those born in February.
What is Aquarius or Pisces?
This is their currency (notes, not coins).
What is dollar? One New Zealand dollar equals .66 U.S. dollar and .87 Canadian dollar.
Born February 11, 1926, this Canadian-born actor moved to Hollywood in the 1950s and appeared in the 1972 film The Poseidon Adventure as Captain Harrison and in the 1980 comedy Airplane! as Dr. Rumack.
Who is Leslie Nielsen? His American audiences remember him best for his role in Airplane!
In February Fat Tuesday is celebrated at this annual festival in New Orleans.
What is Mardi Gras? Fat Tuesday is also known as Shrove Tuesday, and it’s the last day of feasting before Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday. In England, it’s known as Pancake Day, the last day to use cooking oils and fats before Lent.