January, the first month of the year, is often associated with fresh beginnings, New Year’s resolutions, and the chill of winter. But there’s much more to January than just these! It’s a month steeped in history, dotted with fascinating celebrations, and filled with notable birthdays.
Now, with this comprehensive set of January trivia questions and answers, you have the chance to uncover the many layers of this intriguing month. From the history of New Year’s Day celebrations to the significance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, this January quiz will take you on a journey around the globe and through time, exploring the many dimensions of this wintry month.
So, bundle up and get ready to delve into the frosty depths of January trivia! Let’s find out how well you know the first month of the year.
Interested in more monthly trivia? Be sure to check out our February quiz, March trivia, and New Years trivia questions.
In January 1970, what made its first commercial passenger trip to London?
Goodyear Blimp
Boeing 747
Concord
COMAC C919
Marilyn Monroe married which famous baseball player on January 14, 1954?
Mickey Mantle
Yogi Berra
Joe DiMaggio
Babe Ruth
Who is the Oscar-winning actor who died at age 94 on January 6, 2022?
George Peppard
George Burns
William Holden
Sidney Poitier
How many days are there in the month of January?
60
31
30
28
Which state, the 49th, was admitted to the U.S. in January 1959?
Hawaii
Alaska
New Mexico
Arizona
In how many European countries did the euro currency debut on January 2, 2002?
Fifteen
Twelve
Twenty
Ten
What television show did Jimmy Kimmel launch in January of 2003?
Designer’s Challenge
The Sarah Silverman Show
The Man Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Which NFL team was cited for using underinflated footballs at the AFC Championship in January 2015?
Indianapolis Colts
Cleveland Browns
New England Patriots
New York Jets
What athlete in January 2013 admitted to doping in a TV interview conducted by Oprah Winfrey?
Tim Montgomery
Ben Johnson
Nicholas Delpopolo
Lance Armstrong
Which new product did Apple unveil at Macworld in January 2007?
Macbook
Newton
iPod
iPhone
Who was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States on January 20, 2009?
Barack H. Obama
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
George H. W. Bush
What is the birthstone for January?
Ruby
Amethyst
Jade
Garnet
What speech is given to the American people by the President every January?
Inaugural
What’s Going On
Annual Apology
State Of The Union
January 26 marks what holiday in Australia?
National Holiday
Boxing Day
Thanksgiving
New Year’s
On January 1, 2007, which author announced the release date for the final book in a seven-part series?
J.K Rowling
Tom Clancy
Nora Roberts
Dan Brown
The North American Free Trade Agreement came into effect on January 1 of what year?
1993
1995
1994
1996
Which Disney classic was re-released in 3D in January of 2012?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
The Little Mermaid
Fantasia
Beauty and the Beast
Who defeated Joe Frazier in a two-minute and 35-second boxing match on January 22, 1973?
Jack Johnson
Joe Louis
Muhammad Ali
George Foreman
Which British group performed on the roof of London’s Apple Records on January 30, 1969?
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones
Led Zeppelin
Genesis
Who is the famous author of “The Catcher in the Rye” who died on January 27, 2010?
VS Naipaul
Joseph Fitzgerald
J. D. Salinger
Dan Cornado
On January 3, 1964, what honor did Martin Luther King receive?
Distinguished Service Medal
Pulitzer Prize
Grammy Award
Time Man Of The Year
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