All About May
May History
It happens/happened in May
Starts with "May"
May Trivia
100
The number of days in May.
What is 31?
100
This U.S. federal holiday is observed on the last Monday of May to honor the men and women who have died while serving in the military. It was formerly known as Decoration Day.
What is Memorial Day?
100
This world-famous film series is celebrated every year on May 4th.
What is Star Wars? (May the 4th be with you!)
100
This phrase is used to wish an individual or group good luck or goodwill. Obi-Wan Kenobi used the phrase throughout his life.
What is "May the force be with you"?
100
Marylin Monroe treated a special rendition of Happy Birthday to this president on May 19, 1962.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
200
The number of U.S. Presidents that have died in the month of May:
a. 4 b. 7
c. 0 d. 1
What is c (0)?
*The most presidential deaths have occurred in June and July...6 and 7 respectively.
200
The United States celebrates this day annually on the second Sunday in May. It honors the person recognized as the protector and nourisher of children and, by extension, all of humanity.
What is Mother's Day?
200
This country celebrates Victoria Day in late May in honor of Queen Victoria. It is also home to the cities of Toronto, Vancouver, and Ottawa.
What is Canada?
200
This is a thick, cold, and creamy sauce commonly used on sandwiches, hamburgers, composed salads, and French fries. It also forms the base for various other sauces, such as tartar sauce.
What is "may"onnaise?
200
This New York landmark opened on May 1, 1931, and was the tallest building in the world at the time. (King Kong always seems to end up here!)
What is the Empire State Building?
300
This is the birthstone for May.
What is the emerald?
300
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican victory over this country in 1862 (home to the Eiffel Tower).
What is France?
300
On May 30th, 1922, this statue was designed by architect Henry Bacon and features this seated president:
What is the Lincoln Memorial?
300
This English ship transported 102 passengers, known today as the Pilgrims, from England to the new world in 1620.
What is the "May"flower?
300
Then called Swift Walkers, this type of outdoor toy was first introduced in NYC in May 1819. This first version had no pedals and its frame was a wooden beam.
What is the bicycle?
400
The world's southern hemisphere is in this season during the month of May.
What is Autumn/Fall?
400
President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. This day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May and honors those who serve in all branches of the U.S. military.
What is Armed Forces Day?
400
In 1932, this person took off from Newfoundland to become the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
400
This question is commonly asked by a waiter/waitress when you go out to eat.
What is "May I take your order"?
400
This team, originally known as the Red Stockings, played their 1st baseball game, a win 45-9 against the Great Western Base Ball Club on May 4, 1869. Since then, they have won five World Series, the most recent in 1990.
Who are the Cincinnati Reds?
500
This spring flower officially represents the month of May.
Hint: ______ of the _______
What is Lily of the Valley?
500
On May 20th, 1873, this man received a patent for blue jeans.
Who is Levi Strauss?
500
On May 27 this bay area bridge opened for the first time in 1937.
What is the Golden Gate Bridge?
500
This term is defined as:
violent or damaging disorder; chaos
*It also became a part of a commercial campaign in June of 2010 for the Allstate Insurance Company!
What is "may"hem?
500
Every year on the first Saturday in May since 1875, the biggest horse race in the world is held. Only twice did the marathon take place in a month besides May. Both in 1945, when horse racing was prohibited during the war, and in 2020, the event was postponed until September because of the COVID-19 epidemic.
What is the Kentucky Derby?