General Summer Trivia
On what one of two dates does the Summer Solstice occur?
June 20 or 21
What is the most commonly purchased BBQ meat in the US?
Hot Dogs
What is the largest species of shark?
Whale Shark
What is the most visited National Park in the United States?
The Grand Canyon
Which movie is considered to be the first summer blockbuster?
Jaws
Released on June 20, 1975, “Jaws” went on the become the first film to gross more than $100 million at the box office.
Which US state has the average hottest temperature?
Florida
What percentage of watermelons are water?
92%
In what US state was the beach ball invented?
California
In what year did Disneyworld open?
1971
Summer is peak season for amusement parks. Where was America’s first roller coaster built?
The first roller coaster in America opened on Coney Island, in Brooklyn, New York in 1884.
What does SPF stand for?
Sun Protection Factor
What month is National Ice Cream Month in the United States?
July
How many beaches are there in Australia?
Over 10,000
What is the most visited tourist attraction in the world?
Times Square
Summer is also state fair season. Which state fair is the largest in the US?
In 2021, the State Fair of Texas welcomed more than 2.2 million visitors through its gates.
In what year were the first modern Summer Olympic games held?
1896
How many popsicles are sold annually?
Approximately two billion
In what year did the first official surf contest take place?
1928
What is the largest city in the world?
Tokyo
Summer is a great time to hit the beach. Which state is known as The Ocean State?
The Ocean State is the official nickname of Rhode Island. While Rhode Island is the smallest state in the union, it boasts some 400 miles of shoreline.
In what country did fireworks originate?
China
How long does a watermelon take to grow?
Approximately 90 days
How tall is the Guinness world record-holding tallest sand castle?
45ft 10.25 in
What is the most popular week for travel in the United States?
Second week of July
Drive-in movies were a popular summer pastime in the ‘50s and ‘60s. When did the first drive-in movie theater open in the US?
The Camden Drive-In in Camden, New Jersey opened in June of 1933. The price of admission was 25 cents for the car and 25 cents per person.