July has independence celebrations, sports events, summer observances, and memorable dates in history and entertainment. Try these 47 July trivia questions with friends, family, or a quiz team.
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Choose a round or play all five. Each answer appears directly under its question; updated facts include a source link.
July history and independence
Q: What year did the United States declare independence?
A: 1776
Q: Which founding father was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
A: Thomas Jefferson
Q: What iconic symbol is associated with the Fourth of July celebrations?
A: Fireworks
Q: Which South American country celebrates its independence on July 20th?
A: Colombia
Q: What African country marks its independence on July 5th?
A: Algeria
Q: Who was born on July 4, 1872, and later became the 30th U.S. President?
A: Calvin Coolidge
Q: What significant event involving the moon happened in July 1969?
A: The Apollo 11 moon landing
Q: Which war began on July 28, 1914?
A: World War I
Q: Which California theme park opened on July 17, 1955?
A: Disneyland. Source.
Q: Which Cuban barracks did revolutionaries attack on July 26, 1953?
A: Moncada Barracks. Source.
Q: What historical event happened on July 14, 1789, in France?
A: Storming of the Bastille
Q: Which two former U.S. presidents both died on July 4, 1826?
A: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Source.
Q: What Canadian holiday is celebrated on July 1st?
A: Canada Day
Q: What European country has Bastille Day on July 14th?
A: France
Birthdays, movies, and music
Q: Which rapper and actor born on July 6, 1975, is known as 50 Cent?
A: Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. Source.
Q: What famous author of Harry Potter celebrates her birthday on July 31st?
A: J.K. Rowling
Q: What iconic music festival first took place in July 1985 to combat famine in Ethiopia?
A: Live Aid
Q: Which Beach Boys song on the July 1965 album Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) became a summer hit?
A: California Girls. Source.
Q: What hit single by Katy Perry celebrates summer with “daisy dukes, bikinis on top”?
A: California Gurls
Q: Which major comic book convention is often held in San Diego in July?
A: San Diego Comic-Con
Q: Which Harry Potter movie premiered on July 15, 2011?
A: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Q: Which American actor known for Indiana Jones was born on July 13, 1942?
A: Harrison Ford
July sports and games
Q: Which major grass-court tennis tournament is held in late June and early July?
A: Wimbledon. Source.
Q: Which international cycling competition dominates the month of July?
A: Tour de France
Q: What city hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics, which began in late July?
A: London
Q: Which Major League Baseball event traditionally occurs in early July?
A: All-Star Game
Q: What famous golf tournament is often played in July?
A: The Open Championship (British Open)
Q: Which player won a record nine Wimbledon women’s singles titles?
A: Martina Navratilova. Source.
Q: Which quirky observance is celebrated on July 20th?
A: International Chess Day
Summer skies and seasons
Q: What meteor shower is typically visible in late July?
A: The Delta Aquariids
Q: What is the zodiac sign for most of July?
A: Cancer
Q: Which flower is associated with July?
A: Larkspur or Water Lily
Q: What is the birthstone for July?
A: Ruby
Q: What astronomical event occurs on or around July 5th?
A: Earth at Aphelion (farthest from the Sun)
Q: What weather phenomenon is common in the U.S. Midwest during July?
A: Tornadoes
Q: Which hemisphere experiences winter in July?
A: Southern Hemisphere
Q: What weather-related phrase is used to describe a very hot and humid July?
A: “Dog Days of Summer”
Food, festivals, and observances
Q: Which national day in the U.S. celebrates fried chicken?
A: July 6th
Q: Which chocolate-themed observance falls on July 7?
A: World Chocolate Day. Source.
Q: Which refreshing summer drink is commemorated on July 10th?
A: Piña Colada
Q: On which Friday in July is National French Fry Day observed?
A: The second Friday. Source.
Q: What ice cream flavor has its National Day on July 23rd?
A: Vanilla
Q: Which Japanese festival, observed in July or August depending on region, honors ancestors and may feature floating lanterns?
A: Obon. Source.
Q: Which Caribbean country holds the Crop Over festival in July?
A: Barbados
Q: What animal day is celebrated on July 31st?
A: Mutt’s Day
Q: On which Sunday in July is Parents’ Day observed in the United States?
A: The fourth Sunday. Source.
Q: Which sundae-themed observance falls on July 25?
A: National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
For a quick game, give each player one point per correct answer, then use another round as a tiebreaker.
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