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100

This gem, typically red, is January's birthstone.

Garnet.

100

This generation was born 1946–1964.

The Baby Boomer Generation. 

100

January 31st is national hot  _____ day.

Chocolate.

100

On January 8, 1935, this King of Rock and Roll was born.

Elvis Presley. 

100

What is the flower symbol for January?

Carnation.

200

In which hemisphere is January a summer month?

The Southern Hemisphere. 

200

This generation was born 1995–2012.

Gen Z.

200

January 2nd is this national day, a day to celebrate those who prefer to spend time alone. 

National Introvert Day

200

January 19, 1946 is the birthday of this famous country music singer who had hits like '9 to 5' and 'Jolene'.

Dolly Parton.

200

January has 31 days. How many other months also have 31 days?

Six. 

March, May, July, August, October, and December.

300

Which famous ‘Apple’ product was announced on January 9, 2007?

iPhone.
300

This generation was born 1980–1994.

Millennials. 

300

Which international observance day occurs on the second Sunday of January?

World laughter day.

300

Born on January 15, 1929, this man delivered the final speech at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

300

The first New Year's ball drop in New York City was in what year?

1908.

400

On January 3, 1959, which state became the 49th US state?

Alaska. 

400

This generation was born 2013–2025.

Gen Alpha.

400

January 11 is a national day for something everyone should do when they come into work to minimize stress levels.

National Clean Off Your Desk Day. 

400

Born on January 17th, 1922, this American actress and comedian was a pioneer of early television, with a career spanning seven decades, was noted for her vast work in the entertainment industry and being one of the first women to work both in front of and behind the camera.

Betty White.

400

Which famous landmark in the USA was designated as a national monument on January 12, 1908?

The Grand Canyon.

500

These two zodiac signs fall into the month of January. 

Capricorn and Aquarius. 

500

This generation was born 1925–1945.

The Silent Generation. 

500

January 18th is the national day to celebrate this honey loving, fictional bear, from the Hundred Acre Woods. 

National Winnie the Pooh day. 

500

This academic writer, Professor of English language and literature at Oxford University, and now famously remembered as creator of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings was born on January 3, 1892.

J.R.R. Tolkien

500

The first Super Bowl was held on January 15, 1967. Name one of the two teams!

Green Bay Packers & the Kansas City Chiefs.