Random January
This poet, born in January, published his famous poem, The Raven, also in January. He is one of the first horror writers.
Who is Edgar Allan Poe, born January 19, 1809, and who published the Raven in January 1945?
In January 1892, this small island welcomed more than 20 million people into the United States.
What is Ellis Island, New York?
Some of us attended his swearing-in, when temperatures to start were 28 degrees Fahrenheit.
Who is Barack Obama, inaugurated on January 22, 2009?
What world wide sporting event is usually in January?
What is the Winter Olympics?
MLK is known for leading this movement.
What is the Civil Rights Movement?
January shares these two Zodiac Signs.
What are Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) and Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)?
This lovely and chilly spot became the 49th U.S. state
What is Alaska, which became the 49th state on January 3, 1959?
Every four years in January, the U.S. holds this event where a president is sworn into office.
What is Inauguration Day?
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he went on to capture Olympic Gold and a World Championship before being banned and jailed. He later changed his name back to Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.
Who is Muhammad Ali, born January 17, 1942?
The famous 1963 speech MLK delivered at the March on Washington.
What is “I Have a Dream”?
Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in January of what year?
What is January 1, 1863.
This South American city translates as "River of January"; It has the famous Christ the Redeemer Statue and boasts the largest Carnival.
What is Rio de Janeiro?
What famous New Year's Eve event has taken place in New York since 1965?
What is the Times Square Ball Drop?
What popular sport has its playoffs in January?
What is the NFL?
Complete the quote: “The time is always right to do what is _____.”
What is "right"?
He added the 31st day to the month of January.
Who is Julius Caesar?
January boasts the famous Rose Parade. Where is this held every year?
What is Pasadena, California?
Although Lewis Howard Latimer dramatically improved the practicality of the lightbulb, who was issued the patent that led to mass distribution of the light bulb?
Who is Thomas Edison? The patent was issued January 27, 1880.
In 1976, this famous figure skater won her third straight U.S. national figure skating championship in January.
Who is Dorothy Hammill?
The leadership strategy MLK is known for using to create change.
What is nonviolent protest (civil disobedience)?
January is named after this Roman god, often shown with two faces looking forward and backward.
Who is Janus?
Born January 31st 1919, he was the first African American player in the major leagues. Who did Jackie Robinson play for?
Who is the Brooklyn Dodgers? Robinson was a player from 1947 - 1956
The History Channel was launched in January of whatt year?
What is 1995?
In January, NFL teams compete in this postseason format, leading up to the Super Bowl.
What are the NFL playoffs?
In 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. became one of the youngest people to receive this international honor for advancing civil rights through nonviolence.
What is the Nobel Peace Prize?