This Month in History
August 15, 1969, this famous 3-day long concert was held in a field near Yasgur's Farm at Bethel, New York.
The Concert featured 24 rock bands and drew a crowd of more than 300,000 young people.
What is Woodstock?
This Golden State capital was a boomtown during the Gold Rush in the mid-19th century.
What is Sacramento, California?
In 1965, a sandwich shop was opened by Frederick DeLuca of Bridgeport, Connecticut which would later become THIS famous sandwich shoppe with more than 24,000 locations around the world.
What is SUBWAY?
To make this traditional cocktail, you need 2-parts Whiskey, 1-part sweet vermouth, 2 dashes of bitters, Ice & a Cherry.
What is a Manhattan?
"Nobody puts Baby in a corner"
What is "Dirty Dancing"?
On August 2, 1939, Albert Einstein wrote a letter to THIS U.S. President concerning the possibility of atomic weapons.
"A single bomb of this type carried by boat and exploded in a port, might very well destroy the whole port together with some of the surrounding territory."
Who is President Franklin D. Roosevelt?
This capital of the Centennial State is also known as the Mile High City.
What is Denver, Colorado.
In 1916, Mr. Handwerker, a Polish shoemaker, opened a hot dog stand on Coney Island, New York and began this famous Hotdog Brand.
What is Nathan's Famous, Inc?
Bloody Mary's are commonly served at bunch and adorned with all kinds of greasy food. They are said to cure this alcohol induced illness.
What is a hangover?
"You can't handle the truth!"
What is "A Few Good Men"?
August 4, 1962, THIS Apartheid opponent was arrested by security police in South Africa. He was then tried and sentenced to five years in prison.
In 1964, he was placed on trial for sabotage, high treason and conspiracy to overthrow the government and was sentenced to life in prison.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
This capital of the Cornhusker State is also self-proclaimed "Steak Capital of the World"
What is Lincoln, Nebraska?
In 1921, THIS famous burger chain opens the very first fast food hamburger stand in Wichita, Kansas
What is White Castle?
This cocktail is an easy mix of vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer. Commonly served in a copper mug.
What is a Moscow Mule?
"Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine."
What is "Casablanca"?
August 21, 1959, THIS U.S. President signed a proclamation admitting Hawaii to the Union as the 50th state.
Who is President Dwight D. Eisenhower?
This is the jelly-like name for the capital of "The Granite State".
What is Concord, New Hampshire.
In 1954, James McLamore and David R. Edgerton Jr. opened their first Insta-Burger restaurant in Miami, Florida which will later become this renowned burger chain.
What is Burger King?
If you shake up Rum, Simple Syrup & Lime Juice you get THIS citrusy cocktail. Sometimes served frozen as well.
What is a Daquiri?
“I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse.”
What is "The Godfather"?
August 26, 1883, one of the most catastrophic volcanic eruptions in recorded history occurred on THIS Indonesian island.
Explosions were heard 2,000 miles away. Tidal waves 120 ft. high killed 36,000 persons on nearby islands, while five cubic miles of earth were blasted into the air up to a height of 50 miles.
What is Krakatoa?
Capital of "The Palmetto State," is known as "River City" due to the 3 rivers (Saluda, Broad & Congaree) that converge in the heart of this city.
What is Columbia, SC
In 1937, Vernon Rudolph launched THIS doughnut company and coffeehouse chain, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
What is Krispy Kreme Doughnuts?
This is the only White Burgundy Grape.
What is Chardonnay?
"There's no crying in baseball!"
What is "A League of Their Own"?