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Steve Jobs
Question 1: Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955—his birthday now celebrated by tech enthusiasts worldwide. In which U.S. city was he born?
Questi…
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Emily Blunt
Question 1: Emily Blunt, the British star of A Quiet Place and Edge of Tomorrow, celebrates her birthday in late winter. On what date and year was Em…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
George Washington
Question 1: Due to Britain’s switch from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar in 1752, two dates are often cited for George Washington’s birth. Under…
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World Languages
Question 1: UNESCO created International Mother Language Day to celebrate linguistic diversity and promote multilingual education. Observed every yea…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Music Industry
Question 1: Rihanna’s birthday is celebrated by fans around the world each February—on what date does the Barbadian pop icon blow out the candles?
Que…
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Astronomy
Question 1: Born on February 19, 1473, which Renaissance astronomer transformed science by arguing that Earth and the other planets orbit the Sun, mo…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
John Travolta
Question 1: John Travolta celebrates his birthday on February 18, 1954. In back-to-back years he headlined two culture-defining films—one igniting th…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Michael Jordan
Question 1: Michael Jordan’s birthday is often a day to celebrate sports greatness. On what exact date and year was he born?
Question 2: Sharing a bir…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
American Presidents
Question 1: Although the federal holiday is officially named Washington’s Birthday, many states observe a broader 'Presidents’ Day.' Which two presid…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Matt Groening
Question 1: Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons and Futurama, was born in Portland, Oregon—on what date does his birthday fall, a day fans oft…
2 months ago