January Literature
This poet, born in January, published his famous poem, The Raven, also in January. He is one of the first horror writers
Who is Edgar Allan Poe, born January 19, 1809, and who published the Raven in January 1945?
In January 1892, this small island welcomed more than 20 million people into the United States.
Hint it is located in New York Harbor
What is Ellis Island, New York?
Some of us attended his swearing-in, when temperatures to start were 28 degrees Fahrenheit.
Who is Barack Obama, inaugurated on January 22, 2009?
what world wide sporting event is usually in January?
What is the winter Olympics?
This painting by Leonardo Da Vinci was first exhibited in America in January 1963. It is a woman famous for a smile
What is the Mona Lisa?
Frankenstein. by Mary shelly was published in January 1818. How many copies were published?
A. 150. c. 300
B. 500. D 250
What is 500 copies. it was published anonymously
This lovely and chilly spot became the 49th U.S. state
What is Alaska, which became the 49th state on January 3, 1959?
This civil rights leader, is famous for his speech "I Have a Dream"
Who is the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, born January 15, 1929?
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he went on to capture Olympic Gold and a World Championship, before being banned and jailed. He later changed his name back to Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr
Who is Muhammad Ali, born January 17, 1942?
This sculpture compatition can only be held in January due to the material used
What is Ice sculpture
January shares these two Zodiac Signs.
What are Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) and Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)?
This South American city translates as River of January, it has the famous Christ the Redeemer Statue and boasts the largest Carnival
What is Rio de Janeiro?
What famous New Years Eve event takes place in New York since 1965
Who are Joe and Marcia (Cookie) Downs, married January 7, 1965?
What popular sport has its playoffs in January?
What is the NFL?
This famous painting depicting a starry night was painted in January by_____
Who is Vincent Van Gough?
A. 1863 c. 1801
B 1960 D 1903
What is January 1, 1863.
January boasts the famous Rose Parade. Where is this held every year?
What is Pasadena CA?
Although Lewis Howard Latimer, dramatically improved the practicality of the lightbulb, who was issued the patent that led to mass distribution of the light bulb?
Who is Thomas Edison? The patent was issued January 27, 1880.
In 1976 this famous figure skater won her third straight U.S. national figure skating championship in January.
Hint she had a famous hair cut as well.
Who is Dorothy Hammill?
Born this month in Tupelo, Mississippi, this famous singer ain't nothin' but a Hound Dog.
Who is Elvis Presley, born January 8, 1935?
He added the 31st day to the month of January.
Hint he was a famous for being assassinated by senators, including his friend Brutus
Who is Julius Caesar?
Born January 31st 1919 He was the first African American player in the major leagues. Who did Jackie Robinson play for?
Who is the the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson was a player from from 1947 - 1956
the History Chanel was launched in january of waht year?
What is 1995?
In January 1960: LaMar Clark set a pro boxing record with ___straight knockouts.
A 77. C. 44
B 34 D 28
What is 44 straight Knock outs He held this record for two years.
Born January 8, 1947 this famous singer has hits including Space Oddity, Pressure and Let's Dance
Who is David Bowie?