January First History
In 1772, the first of these, which could be used in 90 European cities, are issued by the London Credit Exchange Company.
What are "traveler's cheques?"
After a career in films, he would be sworn in as Governor of California in 1967 and later become President of the United States.
Who is “Ronald Reagan”?
Born Mary Wollstonecraft, she would In 1818 in London, England anonymously publish the pioneering work of science fiction and horror “The Modern Prometheus”, which is better known by this title.
What is “Frankenstein”?
"Melts in your mouth, not in your hand.”
What is “M&M's”?
The Gregorian calendar - the calendar most widely used today - was met with skepticism from Protestants, some of whom believed the calendar was the work of this evil spirit.
What is “The Devil ( Antichrist )”?
In 1776, General George Washington hoisted this for the first time at Prospect Hill, his command post in Somerville, Massachusetts.
What is “Continental Union Flag”?
This legendary Academy Award winning actor/director known for westerns served as Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Who is “Clint Eastwood”?
The short story "The Tell-Tale Heart" by this American writer is told by an unnamed narrator who attempts to convince the reader of his sanity while simultaneously describing a murder he committed.
Who is “Edgar Allan Poe”?
"Where's the beef"?
What is “Wendy's”?
The old Roman year had 304 days divided into this many months, beginning with this March.
What is “10”?
In 1898, New York, New York annexes land from surrounding counties to create the City of Greater New York that would eventually include five of these.
What is "boroughs"?
This musician, music producer, and actor was part of a famous singer duo and later became Mayor of Palm Springs and a U.S. Congressman.
Who is “Sonny Bono”?
This novel by Harper Lee explores racial injustice in the American South through a child's perspective.
What is “To Kill A Mockingbird”?
“Breakfast Of Champions?”
What is “Wheaties”?
In 700 BCE, these two months were added to the Roman calendar that originally consisted of 10 months spread across 304 days.
What is “January and February”?
Born on January 1, 1769, Marie-Louise Lachapelle was a famous French head of obstetrics at the Hôtel-Dieu hospital in Paris, France who practiced this field related to the female reproductive system.
What is "gynecology"?
This musician, music producer, and actor was part of a famous singer duo and later became Mayor of Palm Springs and a U.S. Congressman.
Who is “Sonny Bono”?
Considered the first modern novel, this book by Miguel de Cervantes' features a character from La Mancha named Alonso Quijano, who prefers to live a fantasy life of knightly adventures.
What is “The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha”?
“Leave the driving to us".
What is “Greyhound”?
Singer and songwriting Neil Sedaka sang that he “I love, I love, I love" this.
What is “My Calendar Girl”?
With French rule of Haiti ending in 1804, Haiti becomes the first black-majority republic and second independent country in North America after this country.
What is “United States”?
A Cincinnati City Council member, he served as the 56th Mayor of Cincinnati from 1977 to 1978 before famously becoming involved in “trash television”.
Who is “Jerry Springer”?
The novella “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka tells the story of salesman Gregor Samsa, who wakes to find himself transformed into this.
What is “huge insect ( cockroach )”?
“Just do it”.
What is “Nike”?
If your birthday fell on a Friday last year, what day would your birthday fall on if the current year was a leap year but normally falls on a Saturday?
What is “Sunday”?