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Julie L. Cleveland

Famous People Born in January Trivia Quiz

1/27/2023

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Let's sing Happy Birthday to some famous folks. See if you know who they are.
  1. This prolific movie and television star almost made it to her 100th birthday. She was best known for her appearance on the Mary Tyler Moore Show. 
  2. He is famous for a lot of things, but most notably is his ride through town warning patriots of an attack. 
  3. This January baby once walked on the moon. He is best known by his nickname.
  4. This guy is famous for inventing a sweet drink that most kids in the United States know. His cartoon mascot is orange. 
  5. This Incredible Hulk star was also in The Courtship of Eddie’s Father in the 1960s. Name him. 
  6. This notorious gangster is credited for the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in Chicago, even though it was never proven. He went to prison for tax evasion. 
  7. Long before he was on The Big Bang Theory, this celebrated physicist and author was known for his book, The Theory of Everything. 
  8. This president was assassinated while in office. He was the 25th U.S. President. Name him. 
  9. Without this author, we never would have spent time in the shire. 
  10. We lost this Animal House alumni too soon. “Look, I’m a zit!”
  11. This legendary country star has put her millions into helping children read. She is revered across the genres.
  12. He is best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce in the television series M*A*S*H.

Let's sing Happy Birthday to some famous folks. See if you know who they are.
  1. This prolific movie and television star almost made it to her 100th birthday. She was best known for her appearance on the Mary Tyler Moore Show. – Betty White – Jan. 17, 1922
  2. He is famous for a lot of things, but most notably is his ride through town warning patriots of an attack. - Paul Revere - Jan. 1, 1735
  3. This January baby once walked on the moon. He is best known by his nickname. -  Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin – Jan. 20, 1930
  4. This guy is famous for inventing a sweet drink that most kids in the United States know. His cartoon mascot is orange. - Edward Elijah Perkins – inventor of Kool-Aid – Jan. 8, 1889
  5. This Incredible Hulk star was also in The Courtship of Eddie’s Father in the 1960s. Name him. - Bill Bixby – Jan. 22, 1934
  6. This notorious gangster is credited for the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in Chicago, even though it was never proven. He went to prison for tax evasion. - Al Capone – Jan. 17, 1899
  7. Long before he was on The Big Bang Theory, this celebrated physicist and author was known for his book, The Theory of Everything. - Stephen Hawking – Jan. 8, 1942
  8. This president was assassinated while in office. He was the 25th U.S. President. Name him. - William McKinley – Jan. 29, 1843
  9. Without this author, we never would have spent time in the shire. - J.R.R. Tolkien, author of Lord of the Rings – Jan. 3, 1892
  10. We lost this Animal House alumni too soon. “Look, I’m a zit!” – John Belushi – Jan. 22, 1949
  11. This legendary country star has put her millions into helping children read. She is revered across the genres. – Dolly Parton- Jan. 19, 1946
  12. He is best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce in the television series M*A*S*H. - Alan Alda – Jan. 28, 1936

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Happy New Year Trivia

12/30/2022

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  1. What was the first year that they dropped the ball in Time's Square?
  2. What is the name of the Roman god that the month of January comes from? 
  3. What was the first Time's Square ball made of? 
  4. How many triangles are there on the Time's Square ball? 
  5. What is the most popular resolution for the New Year? 
  6. What food do the Southerners eat on New Year's Day for good luck? 
  7. What do the Dutch believe will bring you good luck if you eat it on New Year's day? 
  8. What recent movie grossed the highest box office sales for its showing on New Year's Day? 
  9. Which city drops a large chocolate Kiss on New Year's Eve rather than a ball? 
  10. Who was the host of New Year's Rockin' Eve for 24 years? 
  11. Which country is the last to ring in the New Year? American 
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  1. What was the first year that they dropped the ball in Time's Square? 1907
  2. What is the name of the Roman god that the month of January comes from? Janus
  3. What was the first Time's Square ball made of? Wood and iron
  4. How many triangles are there on the Time's Square ball? 2,688
  5. What is the most popular resolution for the New Year? Lose weight/get healthier
  6. What food do the Southerners eat on New Year's Day for good luck? Black-eyed peas
  7. What do the Dutch believe will bring you good luck if you eat it on New Year's day? Donuts
  8. What recent movie grossed the highest box office sales for its showing on New Year's Day? Avatar
  9. Which city drops a large chocolate Kiss on New Year's Eve rather than a ball? Hershey, PA 
  10. Who was the host of New Year's Rockin' Eve for 24 years? Dick Clark
  11. Which country is the last to ring in the New Year? American Samoa 
Happy New Year! May your 2023 be most amazing! Thank you for reading, and if you like what you see, then please subscribe to my blog posts. :) 

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