January Literature
January Geography
January History
January Sports
January Art
100

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?    

100

In January 1892, this small island welcomed more than 20 million people into the United States.  


What is Ellis Island, New York? 

100

Which president of the US was sworn into office in 2009 ona cold January day with temperatures only in the 20s?  

Who is Barack Obama?

100

what world wide sporting event is usually in January?

What is the winter Olympics?

100

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?  

200

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

200

This lovely and chilly spot became the 49th U.S. state on January 3, 1959.

What is Alaska? 

200

This civil rights leader, is famous for his speech "I Have a Dream"

Who is the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King?  

200

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?  

200

This sculpture competition can only be held in January due to the material used.  Hint...LeClaire and Davenport just hosted one this past weekend.

What is Ice sculpture

300

January shares these two Zodiac Signs.  

What are Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) and Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)?  

300

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?  

300

In 1999 most of Europe united in a common currency.  What is it called?

What is the Euro? 

300

What popular sport franchise has its playoffs in January?

What is the NFL?

300

This famous painting depicting a starry night was painted in January by_____

Who is Vincent Van Gough?

400
  • Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in january What year was that?


What is 1863?

400

January boasts the famous Rose Parade. Where is this held every year?

What is Pasadena CA?

400

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 on January 27 1880?

Who is Thomas Edison?

400

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?

400

Born this month in Tupelo, Mississippi, this famous singer ain't nothin' but a Hound Dog.  

Who is Elvis Presley, born January 8, 1935?  

500

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?  

500

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?

500

the History Chanel was launched in january of what year?

What is 1995?

500

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.

500

Born January 8, 1947 this famous singer has hits including Space Oddity, Pressure and Let's Dance

Who is David Bowie?