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On August 2, 1776, a total of 56 members of the Second Continental Congress signed this document in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What is The Declaration of Independence

100

During the summer of 1955, “Rock Around the Clock” by this group topped the charts.

What is Bill Haley and the Comets

100

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

100

This young-adult fashion magazine carries a popular “Do’s and Don’ts” column.

What is Glamour

100

This summer romance movie of 1978 starred Olivia Newton John and John Travolta.

What is 'Grease'?

200

On August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded this small neighboring country.

What is Kuwait

200

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

200

In 2020, athletes will gather in this Asian country for the Summer Olympic Games.

What is Japan

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

200

This shark movie was a hit in the summer of 1975, keeping everyone out of the water.

What is 'Jaws'?

300

On August 3, 1492, this Italian explorer set sail from Spain to the Far East with three ships—the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria

Who is Christopher Columbus

300

“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

300

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

300

This magazine featured Norman Rockwell covers.

What is The Saturday Evening Post

300

First movie in the Indiana Jones series of 1981 that grossed $24.8 million

What is 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'?

400

On August 5, 1861, Abraham Lincoln first signed this tax into law.

What is What is (federal) income tax

400

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 The Twist

400

In 1972, chess fans gathered in this country to watch Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky compete in the World Chess Championship.

What is Iceland

400

This magazine publishes an annual “Swimsuit Issue.”

What is Sports Illustrated

400

If there is something strange in your neighborhood, who you gonna call?  Catchy theme song to this movie.

What is 'Ghostbusters'?

500

On August 16, 1977, this “King of Rock and Roll” was pronounced dead at the hospital after he was found unconscious at his Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee.

Who is Elvis Presley

500

The Lovin’ Spoonful’s 1966 hit describes summer in this place.

What is The City

500

The legislative branch of the Canadian government meets at Parliament Hill in this city.

What is Ottawa

500

This monthly magazine is known for its stunning photography and focuses primarily on architecture, design, renovation, and decorating.

What is Architectural Digest

500

Steven Spielberg's sci-fi horror film featuring a dinosaur theme park going astray in 1993?

What is 'Jurassic Park'?