Winds of Change
This is Margaret Mitchell’s novel with characters Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler.
What is Gone with the Wind? The novel opens near the end of the Civil War in Georgia and revolves around the events at Tara, the O’Hara family plantation.
This is one of the two astrological signs of people born in January.
What is Capricorn or Aquarius? Those born January 1–19 are born under Capricorn, and those born January 20–31 are born under Aquarius.
It was on New Year’s Day 1976 that this bronze Philadelphia landmark was moved out of Independence Hall.
What is the Liberty Bell? The Liberty Bell cracked around 1835 and has not been rung since 1846.
Kicking off the decade with a classic, this 1960 book features the persistent Sam-I-Am.
What is Green Eggs and Ham? After a publisher bet that he couldn’t write a story using only 50 words, Dr. Seuss penned this beloved book.
In 1973, Congress passed a law allowing citizens to elect a mayor and a city council for this capital city for the first time.
What is Washington, D.C.? Prior to this law, the president chose the mayor of the city. Walter Washington was the first person elected by the citizens of D.C. and the first Black mayor.
This is the Windy City.
What is Chicago? Other monikers include the City of Big Shoulders and the Second City.
Dean Martin sang a song about this month in January.
What is June? The song is “June in January,” and it starts: It’s June in January Because I’m in love.
This navy special operations force was created on January 1, 1962.
What is the Navy SEALs? Originally, there were two SEAL teams: one in California and the other in Virginia.
We were first introduced to this nature-loving character who “speaks for the trees” in 1971.
Who is the Lorax? The Lorax centered on environmental themes during a decade when environmentalism was gaining popular momentum.
On April 15, 1983, the first Disney park outside of the United States, opened its gates in this capital city in Japan.
What is Tokyo? The theme park was built on land reclaimed from the Tokyo Bay and designed to mimic the look of an American theme park.
The strongest winds come from which type of storm.
What are tornadoes? Tornado winds can top 300 miles per hour; the strongest hurricane winds can top 200 miles per hour.
Born January 1, 1752, she is best known as the seamstress who sewed the first American flag.
Who is Betsy Ross? The flag has 13 red and white strips and 13 stars on a blue background, symbolizing the 13 colonies.
This Star Trek actor known for playing Spock married Susan Bay on New Year’s Day in 1989.
Who is Leonard Nimoy? Did you know Nimoy was best man at his Star Trek costar William Shatner’s 1997 wedding?
There’s a wasket in my basket and other fun rhymes in this 1974 book: There’s a Wocket in My______!
What is pocket? Researchers have found that the made-up rhymes in Seuss’ stories help children learn to read.
Sir Laurence Olivier opened the National Theatre Company in 1963 in this English capital city.
What is London? Originally housed in the Old Vic Theatre, the company’s first play was Hamlet, starring Peter O’Toole.
President Bill Clinton plays this wind instrument.
What is saxophone? He entertained guests at the White House with a performance.
The January moon is most often named for this canine.
What is wolf? It is named for the sound of howling, hungry wolves heard in January.
On January 1, 1966, “The Sound of Silence” by this duo topped the Billboard charts.
Who are Simon and Garfunkel? The duo first met in 1953 and began making music together at the age of 16.
This book has been a classic since 1960: One ____ Two ____ Red ____ Blue____.
What is fish? Dr. Seuss was known to write for at least eight hours a day. No wonder he was so prolific!
1984 Olympic games were held in this capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina (hert-suh-go-VEE-nuh).
What is Sarajevo (ser-uh-YAE-voe)? This winter Olympics was the first time a woman had competed in six winter Olympic games. Marja-Liisa (Hämäläinen) Kirvesniemi (MAR-ya-LEE-sah HAM-al-AIN-en KEER-ves-nee-EM-ee) from Finland made a splash at the games that year.
Elton John wrote two sets of words for “Candle in the Wind.” The second set in 1997 was written as a tribute and memorial to this royal.
Who is Princess Diana? The original 1973 tune was a tribute to Marilyn Monroe.
On January 1, 1958, inmate and musician Merle Haggard heard Johnny Cash perform at this prison.
What is San Quentin State Prison? Many people believe Johnny Cash served time in San Quentin, but he didn’t. He recorded at both Quentin and Folsom State Prisons, but he spent only one night in jail for public drunkenness.
On January 1, 1974, Lee MacPhail took over as the president of this baseball organization, succeeding Joe Cronin.
What is the AL (American League)? MacPhail was later elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998.
Dads everywhere hope their children won’t take the title of this 1963 Seuss classic literally, but sometimes they do.
What is Hop on Pop? In 2013, the Toronto Public Library considered banning this book because it encouraged children to jump on their fathers, but ultimately the library decided to keep the book on its shelves.
Picasso’s painting Guernica was displayed in this Spanish capital in 1981 to celebrate his 100th birth anniversary.
What is Madrid? The painting was returned to Madrid after spending decades on loan to the Museum of Modern Art in New York.