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This popular children's animated movie about two dogs of diverse breeding was released on June 22, 1955
What is Lady & The Tramp?
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On June 17, 1885, the country of France shipped this gift to America.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
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This sea is named after the Caribs, the Indigenous people who lived there when Europeans landed in the 15th century
What is the Caribbean Sea? The Caribbean Sea consists of more than 7,000 islands, and temperatures stay right around 81ºF (27ºC) year-round.
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This long form of the word perp is used by law enforcement.
What is perpetrator? The perpetrator is the culprit, or the one who commits a crime
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This singing duo is known for performing “The Beat Goes On” on their TV variety shows.
Who are Sonny and Cher? Their first TV show was The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour. They also performed the song on The Carol Burnett Show and American Bandstand, among others.
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This feathered friend of Mickey Mouse made his first movie debut on June 9, 1934
What is Donald Duck?
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On June 4, 1919, the 19th Amendment was passed giving women the right to do this.
What is the right to vote?
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Nine times saltier than the Mediterranean, this is the world’s saltiest sea.
What is the Dead Sea? It’s so salty that it’s difficult to swim in. Don’t shave before dipping into it because irritated areas of the body are in for a serious sting.
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Robin Leach gave us a glimpse into the lives of these people on his TV show
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Who are the rich and famous? Before the Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, Leach worked for the Daily Mail as the youngest editor when he was 18 years old. He launched his TV career on AM Los Angeles with Regis Philbin and Sarah Purcell.
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This state is still on our minds, thanks to Ray Charles
What is Georgia? Charles’ rendition of “Georgia on My Mind” is considered the definitive version and is the state song of Georgia.
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This communication system of dots and dashes was patented June 20, 1840
What is Morse code?
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This novel of a historic event which culminates with the 1832 June rebellion in Paris and later made into a popular play and movie
What is Les Miserables?
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The Bering Strait separates Russia from North America and connects the Bering Sea to this body of water.
What is the Arctic Ocean? At their closest point, only 55 miles separate Russia and Alaska.
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An old-fashioned word for women’s hose that indicated the material used to make them, they were rationed during World War II.
What are nylons? Nylon and silk were both rationed. Back then, hose had a dark seam running up and down the back, so women drew that line on their painted legs, giving the look of hose.
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“Somewhere over the Rainbow” is forever etched in our minds as sung by this singer and actress when she was a young girl.
Who is Judy Garland? It is part of the soundtrack for The Wizard of Oz.
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June 30, 1997 was the release of this popular book series by J.K. Rowling, which enthralled millions of young readers with magic .
What is the Harry Potter series?
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Known as D-Day and celebrated on June 6th, this day recognizes what important WWII event.
What is the landing at Normandy Beach?
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This sea in the northern hemisphere touches more countries than any other sea.
What is the Mediterranean Sea? It washes up on the shores of more than 20 countries in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
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The Great Sphinx at Giza, the site of the Egyptian pyramids, is a combination of these two beings.
What are lion and human? The Great Sphinx has the head of a human on the body of a lion.
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The world said “Hello, Dolly” to this iconic actress when she originated the role of Dolly Gallagher Levi on Broadway in 1964.
Who is Carol Channing? Channing won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance.
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This item was first demonstrated in NYC on June 27, 1929 which would one day bring color to American homes
What is color television?
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On June 26, 1945, 50 countries signed a charter establishing this organization with the goal of preventing another World War
What is the United Nations?
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Lying between Great Britain and Scandinavia, this sea is known for its busy shipping lanes and offshore oil rigs.
What is the North Sea? Its rough waters, strong currents, and unpredictable weather make it challenging to navigate
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This 20th-century pope had a rose named for him
Who is Pope John Paul II? The rose is pure white, signifying his attire
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This celebratory song was tied up in court with copyright issues until a U.S. federal judge ruled in 2015 that all copyright claims were invalid and the song is in the public domain.
What is “Happy Birthday to You”? The copyright covers only specific arrangements, leaving you free to sing “Happy Birthday” at private or public gatherings without worrying about copyright infringement.
