Who was the month of July named after?
Julius Caesar
What French holiday occurs on July 14?
Bastille Day
One of the revolutionary days in Paris and now a national holiday, the 14th of July ("Bastille Day") is celebrated with a mixture of solemn military parades and easygoing dancing and fireworks. The storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789 has been commemorated in France for more than a century.
The capital of the United States is Washington DC, but it used to be…
Philadelphia
Every Independence Day, how many times does the Liberty Bell ring?
13
What bicycle sporting event first began on July 1, 1903?
The Tour de France
What is July’s birthstone?
Ruby
What mission was launched on July 16, 1969?
Apollo 11
What bird did Benjamin Franklin want to be the national bird (instead of the Bald Eagle)?
Turkey
Which president of the United States was the first to host a Fourth of July celebration at the White House?
Thomas Jefferson in 1801
What famous lunch meat in a can was first introduced on July 5, 1937?
SPAM
What term is used in July to describe the hottest days of the year?
The dog days of summer refer to the hottest days of the year that we experience in July and August. No, they aren't named after dogs, our cute and furry friends. But they are named after the Dog Star – the brightest star in the sky – Sirius.
What South African President was born on July 18, 1918?
Nelson Mandela
Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the total number of people who signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
What massive American retailer opened their first store in Rogers, AK on July 2, 1962?
Wal-Mart
What are July’s birth flowers?
Larkspur and water lily
What war came to an end on July 27, 1953?
The Korean War
What president was born on the 4th of July?
Calvin Coolidge
Where is the Liberty Bell currently located?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Independence Hall
Who retired from Major League Baseball on July 4, 1939, after giving his “luckiest man in the world” speech?
Lou Gehrig
What two astrological signs celebrate their birthdays in July?
Cancer and Leo
What famous American Civil War battle began on July 1, 1863?
The Battle of Gettysburg
What year were fireworks first used to celebrate the 4th of July?
1777
On July 4th 1865, which classic children's book was published?
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
What rock band member died in an accidental drowning on July 3, 1969?
Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones