Try five short rounds of August trivia, from birthdays and history to festivals, sports, and science. There are 48 questions and answers in all.
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August Essentials
- Q: What month comes before August?
A: July - Q: What flower is traditionally associated with the month of August?
A: Gladiolus - Q: Which two zodiac signs cover August birthdays?
A: Leo and Virgo. Source: Astrology.com - Q: What is the birthstone for the month of August?
A: Peridot - Q: Which U.S. state celebrates its statehood in August?
A: Hawaii (August 21, 1959) - Q: What was the ancient Roman calendar’s name for August?
A: Sextilis - Q: How many days are in the month of August?
A: 31 - Q: What is the 8th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar?
A: August - Q: What is the symbol for the zodiac sign Virgo?
A: The Virgin - Q: Which animal represents the zodiac sign Leo, spanning much of August?
A: The lion. Source: Astrology.com
People and Historic Moments
- Q: Which historical event happened on August 28, 1963?
A: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington. - Q: Which famous pop star was born on August 29, 1958?
A: Michael Jackson - Q: Who was born on August 4, 1961, and later became the 44th U.S. president?
A: Barack Obama - Q: Which American jazz trumpeter nicknamed Satchmo was born on August 4, 1901?
A: Louis Armstrong. Source: Louis Armstrong House Museum - Q: Which war saw Japan announce its surrender in August 1945?
A: World War II. Source: National Archives - Q: Which U.S. capital was burned by British troops on August 24, 1814?
A: Washington, D.C. Source: National Park Service - Q: Which U.S. agency was established on August 25, 1916, to oversee national parks?
A: The National Park Service. Source: National Park Service - Q: Which aviation pioneer was born on August 19, 1871?
A: Orville Wright. Source: National Park Service - Q: Which U.S. president was born on August 10, 1874?
A: Herbert Hoover. Source: National Archives - Q: Which singer known as the King of Rock and Roll died on August 16, 1977?
A: Elvis Presley. Source: Graceland - Q: Which Apollo 11 astronaut born August 5, 1930, became the first person to walk on the Moon?
A: Neil Armstrong. Source: NASA - Q: Which U.S. Navy frigate defeated HMS Guerriere on August 19, 1812?
A: USS Constitution. Source: Naval History and Heritage Command - Q: In August 1920, which amendment was ratified in the United States?
A: The 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote
Holidays and Festivals
- Q: What informal observance falls on the first Sunday in August?
A: National Friendship Day. Source: National Day Calendar - Q: Which country celebrates National Day on August 15?
A: India - Q: What tomato-throwing festival takes place in Buñol, Spain, on the last Wednesday in August?
A: La Tomatina. Source: Spain Tourism - Q: What South Korean holiday commemorates liberation from Japanese colonial rule on August 15?
A: Liberation Day (Gwangbokjeol). Source: Korea.net - Q: Which Edinburgh performing arts festival takes place each August?
A: The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Source: Edinburgh Festival Fringe - Q: Which Asian country celebrates its independence day on August 9?
A: Singapore - Q: Which Minnesota fair runs for 12 days through Labor Day?
A: The Minnesota State Fair, nicknamed the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Source: Minnesota State Fair - Q: What is the date of National Dog Day, celebrated in August?
A: August 26 - Q: What is the name often given to the first Monday in August holiday in parts of Canada?
A: Civic Holiday. Source: Government of Canada - Q: Which country celebrates its national holiday on August 1?
A: Switzerland (Swiss National Day)
Sports and Entertainment
- Q: Which iconic track athlete set a world record for the 100m in August 2009?
A: Usain Bolt - Q: Which swimmer won five gold medals at the Rio Olympics in August 2016?
A: Michael Phelps. Source: Olympics - Q: Which team won the FIFA Women’s World Cup final on August 20, 2023?
A: Spain. Source: FIFA - Q: Which Disney animated film about a young deer was released on August 13, 1942?
A: Bambi. Source: Disney - Q: What famous TV show had its premiere on August 5, 2003?
A: The O.C. - Q: Which Grand Slam tennis tournament begins in late August and ends in September in the United States?
A: The U.S. Open. Source: U.S. Open - Q: In what year were the Summer Olympics held in Beijing during August?
A: 2008. Source: Olympics - Q: Which popular film released in August 1999 became one of the highest-grossing films of the year?
A: "The Sixth Sense"
Science, Weather, and Food
- Q: Which Voyager probe launched on August 20, 1977?
A: Voyager 2. Source: NASA - Q: Which Apollo mission splashed down on August 7, 1971, after the first use of a lunar rover?
A: Apollo 15. Source: NASA - Q: Which hurricane hit the Gulf Coast of the U.S. in August 2005?
A: Hurricane Katrina - Q: Which meteor shower typically peaks around August 12–13?
A: The Perseids. Source: NASA - Q: Which food is typically harvested during the August season in the U.S.?
A: Corn - Q: Which NASA Mars spacecraft lost contact shortly before entering orbit in August 1993?
A: Mars Observer. Source: NASA - Q: What is South Carolina’s official state fruit?
A: Peach. Source: South Carolina Legislature
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