History & Origins
What Roman leader was the month of July named after?
A: Julius Caesar.
What is the July birthstone, known as the "king of gems"?
A: The ruby.
July is known as "National [Blank] Month." It’s a popular summer picnic food served in a bun. What is it?
A: Hot Dog.
Who wrote the "Star-Spangled Banner," which is often sung at July 4th celebrations?
A: Francis Scott Key.
Which U.S. President was born on the 4th of July?
A: Calvin Coolidge.
Before it was named July, what was the month called in the ancient Roman calendar?
A: Quintilis (meaning "fifth").
What are the two official birth flowers for July?
A: The larkspur and the water lily.
Approximately how many hot dogs do Americans consume on July 4th alone?
A: About 150 million.
True or False: The Declaration of Independence was actually signed by most delegates on August 2nd, not July 4th.
A: True.
What famous American Civil War battle began on July 1, 1863?
A: The Battle of Gettysburg.
Which three U.S. Presidents died on July 4th?
A: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe.
What term describes the hottest, most sultry days of summer that begin in early July?
A: The "Dog Days" of summer.
What popular frozen dessert is also celebrated throughout the entire month of July?
A: Ice Cream.
On July 30th, people celebrate a popular, creamy dessert. What is it?
A: National Cheesecake Day.
In what year was the Declaration of Independence officially adopted by Congress?
A: 1776.
In what year did Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the moon during a July mission?
A: 1969.
What are the two astrological signs for people born in July?
A: Cancer and Leo.
On July 2nd, what "out-of-this-world" holiday is celebrated?
A: World UFO Day.
Which famous American retailer opened its first store in July 1962?
A: Wal-Mart.
What do Americans spend an estimated $1 billion on every year in July?
A: Fireworks.
What French holiday, celebrated on July 14th, commemorates the storming of the Bastille?
A: Bastille Day.
According to the old saying, how high should corn be by the Fourth of July?
A: "Knee-high."
What piece of iconic swimwear was first unveiled on July 5, 1946?
A: The bikini.
Which massive sporting event often takes place in July and involves cyclists riding across France?
A: The Tour de France.
What is the term for a sudden, short-lived period of very hot and humid weather?
A: A heat wave.