This Day in History
On this day in history in 2020, this U.S. Supreme Court Justice, the second woman ever to serve on the court, died at age 87.
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
The bald eagle is the national bird and symbol of this country.
What is the United States?
This speedy, blue bird is always trying to outrun Wile E. Coyote in cartoons from the 1950s.
Who is the Road Runner?
This position, created by the Constitution in 1787, is the only elected official who also serves in the presidential line of succession.
Who is the Vice President?
According to superstition, if this black animal crosses your path, it means bad luck.
What is a cat?
On this day in history in 2014, voters in this part of the United Kingdom rejected a referendum that would have made it an independent country.
What is Scotland?
The giant panda, often seen munching on bamboo, is the national animal of this Asian country.
What is China?
This mischievous cat constantly tries to catch a clever gray mouse named Jerry.
Who is Tom?
After the Vice President, this official is next in line for the presidency.
Who is the Speaker of the House?
According to an old tale, if you go outside in the cold with this part of your body wet, you’ll catch a cold.
What is your hair?
On this day in history in 1970, this legendary American guitarist and singer, known for redefining the electric guitar, died of an overdose in London.
Who is Jimi Hendrix?
The red kangaroo hops its way as the national animal of this country.
What is Australia?
This “jet-setting” superhero insect, created in the 1960s, solved crimes out of an anthill in the countryside.
Who is Atom Ant?
The “President pro tempore” of this chamber of Congress is third in line for the presidency.
What is the Senate?
An old warning says that if you step on this, you’ll end up with a broken back.
What is on a crack?
On this day in history in 1905, this Swedish-born actress, known for playing strong-willed and enigmatic heroines, was born in Stockholm.
Who is Greta Garbo?
This big cat, known as the Bengal, is the national animal of India.
What is the tiger?
This flying squirrel and his best friend, a chipmunk, were part of a cartoon that first aired in 1959 and often thwarted an evil scientist named Simon.
Who are Rocky and Bullwinkle?
Among Cabinet secretaries, this department head is first in the line of succession.
Who is the Secretary of State?
Eating these bright orange vegetables was once said to help you see in the dark.
What are carrots?
On this day in history in 1895, this African American educator delivered his famous “Atlanta Compromise” speech on race relations at the Atlanta Exposition.
Who is Booker T. Washington?
Though mythical, this horned creature is the official national animal of Scotland.
What is the unicorn?
This 1960s cartoon featured a family of “stone age” characters, blending prehistoric life with modern suburban humor.
What is The Flintstones?
This Cabinet Secretary is the last in the line of Succession.
Who is the Secretary of Homeland Security?
This yellow citrus fruit is said to help cure a cold—though science says rest and fluids do more good.
What is a lemon?