GENERAL BIRTHDAYS
On what date do most people celebrate their birthday in the USA?
October 5
Who captured Delhi on December 17, 1398?
Tamerlane, a Turkic conqueror.
In Latin America, how is a girl's 15th birthday celebrated?
With a quinceañera.
For Harry Potter's birthday in the first book of the series, what color is his birthday cake?
Pink.
In 1985, USA for Africa, which includes Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones, and many others, release a charity single. What was the song recorded called?
We Are the World.
How much does 'Happy Birthday to You' make every year due to copyrights? [USD]
2 million USD
Which king of England was excommunicated from the church on December 17, 1538?
King Henry VIII
What does getting 'greased' mean for Canadians on their birthday?
Getting butter smeared on their noses.
On 'The Day of the Party' in the Lord of the Rings, while Bilbo was turning 111, how old was Frodo turning?
33.
In 1985, Jessye Norman sang "Simple Gifts" at the second inauguration of a US president. Which president was this?
Ronald Reagan.
When does the first documented birthday invite date back to?
100AD
On December 17, 1862, which group of people did president Ulysses S. Grant expel from Tennessee?
Jews.
In parts of Germany on 30th birthdays, for men who were still single, who would they have to kiss to celebrate their birthdays?
Someone who is a virgin.
As we all know, Anne Frank received a diary for her birthday, which went on to be the iconic 'Diary of a Young Girl' that we know now. On which birthday of hers did she receive this diary?
Her 13th birthday.
In 1985, August Wilson's theatre drama, titled 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' (don't question it) closed after how many performances?
276
Which ancient civilization was credited with the first birthday celebration?
The Egyptians
Which symphony of Franz Schubert's premiered in Vienna on December 17, 1865?
Unfinished Symphony.
What do they eat in China on birthdays to symbolize longevity?
Egg noodles/chang shou mian
When Edward from the Twilight saga mentions that the last birthday celebrated from all the Cullens was in 1935, whose birthday was he referring to?
Emmet's.
In 1985, Margaret Thatcher was refused a degree by which university?
Oxford University.
Which feature of a birthday celebration do we have to thank the Germans for?
The introduction of the birthday cake.
How much did Australian cricketing prodigy Don Bradman scores on his 1st-class debut for NSW on December 17, 1927?
118.
In which country is it considered bad luck to celebrate your birthday early?
Germany/Greece
In 'Through the Looking Glass', Alice is introduced to the concept of an 'un-birthday'. From whom does she learn this concept from?
Humpty Dumpty.
In 1985, a South African President offered to free Nelson Mandela if he denounced violence. Which president was this?
P. W. Botha