The January Quiz!

January, getting its name from the Roman god Yanus, is the month that opens our new year. It's a month of new beginnings, the heart of winter (in the Northern Hemisphere) and a time of planning and preparing for spring. What happened in January throughout history, who was born in January? Take our test to find out...
 
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In the 1st of January of which year were Euro bills and coins first came out in the European Union?
2002
2004
1999
2000
 
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What natural phenomenon is most commonly experienced in the Northern Hemisphere during January?
Tornadoes
Snowfall
Heatwaves
Monsoons
 
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Which historical figure famously crossed the Delaware River in late December, leading to a pivotal victory in Trenton in early January?
George Washington
Winston Churchill
Napoleon Bonaparte
Abraham Lincoln
 
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Born on January 17th, 1942. this renowned American boxer was known as "The Greatest." Who is he?
Mike Tyson
Joe Frazier
Floyd Mayweather
Muhammad Ali
 
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Which significant event in American history occurred in January 1863?
The end of the Civil War
The start of the Civil War
The Battle of Gettysburg
The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation
 
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In January, ____, Fidel Castro seized power in Cuba
1963
1947
1959
1952
 
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What is the behavior of deciduous trees during January in the Northern Hemisphere?
They blossom with flowers
They maintain green leaves
They bear fruit
They remain bare
 
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What major international treaty, aimed at preserving Antarctica for scientific research, was signed in January 1959?
The Antarctic Treaty
The Kyoto Protocol
The Treaty of Versailles
The Paris Agreement
 
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This beloved American television host, known for her eponymous talk show and acting roles, was born on January 29th. Who is she?
Ellen DeGeneres
Whoopi Goldberg
Oprah Winfrey
Barbara Walters
 
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Which iconic building in the United States was completed in January 1930?
The Pentagon
The Gateway Arch
The Empire State Building
The Chrysler Building
 
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In January 1920, which amendment ushered in the era of Prohibition in the United States?
21st Amendment
16th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
 
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The world's largest tech show, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), is typically held in January. In which city is it usually hosted?
Chicago
Las Vegas
San Francisco
New York
 
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Hint
What significant space exploration event occurred in January 2006?
The first Mars Rover landing
The launch of the Hubble Space Telescope
The first spacewalk
The launch of the New Horizons probe to Pluto
 
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What historical event is commemorated by Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed in January?
His death
His "I Have a Dream" speech
His Nobel Peace Prize award
His birthday
 
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The first Apple Macintosh computer was introduced in January of what year?
1984
1986
1980
1982
 
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Hint
This iconic rock legend was born on January 8th, 1947. Who is he?
David Bowie
Elton John
Mick Jagger
John Lennon
 
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