Welcome to our July Trivia Challenge! If you’re a history buff, a fun fact finder, or a trivia enthusiast, you’re in for a treat. This post will explore various historical events, significant occurrences, and memorable moments that all share one common factor – they took place in the month of July. From key moments in American history to global events that shook the world, we dive deep into the annals of history. Whether you’re here to learn something new, test your knowledge, or simply to enjoy a light read, there’s something for everyone. Are you ready to discover what the seventh month of the year has in store?
24. On July 27, 1953, which war officially came to an end with an armistice?
25. The Americans with Disabilities Act, prohibiting discrimination based on disability, was signed into law in July of which year?
26. Which ancient wonder of the world was completed in July 456 BC?
27. On July 17, 1955, which famous theme park opened in Anaheim, California?
28. Which city, in 2005, was announced as the host of the 2012 Summer Olympics on July 6th?
29. On July 26, 1775, which organization, later to become a major postal service, was established by the Second Continental Congress?
30. Which American act, passed in July 1862, provided public land grants for colleges?
31. On July 16, 1790, which city was established as the capital of the United States?
32. The Scopes Trial, a landmark American legal case debating evolution, took place in July of which year?
33. On July 14, 1960, which notable scientist began her study on chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park?
34. Which American political scandal was first uncovered in July 1973?
35. On July 19, 1848, the first women’s rights convention was held in which U.S. town?
36. The Wall Street Journal, a significant U.S. business-focused newspaper, was first published in July of which year?
37. In 2013, on July 22, the future King of England was born. What is his name?
38. On July 21, 2011, which U.S. space shuttle landed, marking the end of NASA’s space shuttle program?
39. The Major League Baseball All-Star Game is typically held in July. What is its nickname?
40. In 2003, the Convention on the Future of Europe finished drafting the Constitution for Europe in July. Which Italian politician and diplomat presided over this convention?
41. The Pacific island of Guam celebrates its liberation from Japanese occupation every July. In which year did this liberation occur?
42. The Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro was successful on July 26 of which year?
43. The world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, made its maiden voyage in July of which year?
44. The Spanish Civil War began in July of which year?
45. Which Caribbean nation celebrates its independence on July 10th?
46. The Amazon website went online in July of which year?
47. The Live Aid concerts for Ethiopian famine relief took place in July of which year?
48. Which famous treaty, creating a peace between the U.S. and Britain, was signed on July 19, 1848?
49. The French Revolution started with the Storming of the Bastille on which date in July?
50. Which former French colony celebrates its independence on July 5?
51. In July 1969, Mariner 6 took flight towards which planet?
52. The Seven Years’ War ended in July of what year?
53. In July 1941, Joe DiMaggio hit safely for the 56th consecutive game, a record that still stands. Which team was he playing for?
54. In 1940, which international organization was created in July to combat the Axis powers?
55. In July 1971, President Nixon announced his visit to which country, starting the process of opening diplomatic relations?
56. What famous piece of legislation, granting women the right to vote in the U.S., was ratified in August and officially certified in July?
57. What annual event, known for its floats and music, takes place in July in New Orleans, USA?
58. What famous landmark, located in New York, was officially opened in July 1884?
59. What major league soccer event typically takes place in July?
60. What annual music festival typically takes place in July in Montreal, Canada?
61. On July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11 mission successfully landed two men on the moon. Who were they?
62. What famous document was signed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776?
63. In 2005, which hurricane formed near the Bahamas in late July and would later become the most costly hurricane in U.S. history?
64. On July 16, 1945, the world’s first nuclear weapon was detonated in which U.S. state?
65. On July 10, 1985, the Greenpeace ship “Rainbow Warrior” was sunk by French agents in which city?
66. What annual event, known for its floats and music, takes place in July in Calgary, Canada?
67. In July 1799, the Rosetta Stone was discovered in which country?
68. What large music festival often occurs in Chicago, IL in July?
69. In 1947, reports of a UFO crash spread in July from which U.S. city?
70. When did the social media giant Twitter officially launch?
71. In July 1941, the MAUD Committee reported that an atomic bomb was possible, leading to the creation of the Manhattan Project in which country?
72. Which national park, located in the U.S. state of Wyoming, was established in July 1890?
73. The Battle of the Somme in World War I began on July 1 of which year?
74. On July 17, 1945, which important WWII conference began, involving leaders from the U.S., UK, and the Soviet Union?
75. In 2008, on July 23, the European Union’s EULEX mission was approved to deal with legal issues in which disputed region?
76. In July 1793, Jean-Paul Marat, a radical journalist and politician from the French Revolution, was assassinated. Who was his killer?
77. On July 21, 365 AD, a major earthquake and tsunami hit the Eastern Mediterranean, affecting which two major powers?
78. The terrorist bombings on public transport in London occurred in July of which year?
79. The first FIFA World Cup took place in July of which year?
80. What important trial, related to war crimes during World War II, started in July 1946?
81. Which European explorer first set foot on the American mainland in July 1497?
82. In 1798, the U.S. Congress passed the Sedition Act, making it a crime to publish “false, scandalous, and malicious writing” against the government or its officials. In which month was this act passed?
83. Which French king, known as the “Citizen King,” abdicated the throne in July 1830?
84. In 1848, the Seneca Falls Convention, a pivotal event in the women’s suffrage movement, took place in July. Who were two prominent women’s rights activists who organized this convention?
85. Which island country in the Pacific Ocean celebrates its independence on July 12?
86. On July 18, 64 AD, a great fire broke out in which city, lasting six days and decimating the city?
87. What international multi-sport event, first held in July 1981, offers senior athletes the chance to compete?
88. The Battle of Gettysburg, a turning point in the American Civil War, ended on July 3 of which year?
89. What major event in the French Revolution occurred on July 27, 1794, marking a post-revolutionary period?
90. The Aswan Dam in Egypt was completed in July of which year?
91. In July 1958, the U.S. Congress passed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, creating which government agency?
92. In July 1947, India was partitioned into two separate nations – India and what other country?
93. In July 1794, Eli Whitney was granted a patent for which revolutionary invention?
