General
What do the letters SPF mean?
Sun Protection Factor
Which US state has the average hottest temperature?
Florida
Where was the first celebration of Independence Day held?
Philadelphia in 1777
What is the most commonly purchased BBQ meat in the US?
Hot Dogs
Which of the following artists had a huge hit with “Summer of ‘69”?
(a) Bruce Springsteen
(b) Bryan Adams
(c) Billy Joel
Bryan Adams
On what one of two dates does the Summer Solstice occur?
June 20 or 21
What country has the most coastline in the world?
Canada
Who gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
The people of France, to commemorate 100 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence and celebrate a friendship between France and the United States.
How long does a watermelon take to grow?
Approximately 90 days
Who wrote and sang the 1980s hit “Boys of Summer”?
Don Henley
What three Zodiac signs occur during the Summer?
Cancer, Leo, and Virgo
When you’re standing on the beach looking at the horizon, approximately how far can you see?
Three miles
In what year did the Fourth of July become a holiday in the United States?
1870
What month is National Ice Cream Month in the United States?
July
The song “Summer Nights” is from which 1978 movie?
Grease
Where are the 2024 Summer Olympics being held?
Paris, France
What is the largest species of shark?
Whale Shark
Which president of the United States was the first to host a Fourth of July celebration at the White House?
Thomas Jefferson in 1801
What popular drink was originally invented as an ice cream topping?
Hawaiian Punch
Who had hits with “Fun! Fun! Fun!,” “California Girls,” and “Surfin’ Safari”?
The Beach Boys
When was the rainbow-themed Pride flag invented?
June 25, 1978
Where was the first public beach in the United States?
Revere Beach in Massachusetts
Which two presidents of the United States died on July 4th of the same year?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826. This was also the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which they both signed.
What percentage of watermelons are water?
92%
Which New York band wrote and recorded “Summer in the City”?
The Lovin’ Spoonful