July – a month known for fireworks, barbecues, hot summer nights, and, for trivia buffs like us, some of the most interesting historical events. The seventh month of the year is named after Julius Caesar himself, but the history and happenings of July extend far beyond ancient Rome. From American Independence Day celebrations to France’s Bastille Day, July is packed with significant events that have shaped our world.
This set of July trivia questions and answers spans across history, geography, culture, sports, and so much more. Remember when the Live Aid concert rocked the world in July 1985? Or how about the fact that some of our favorite iconic figures, from Nelson Mandela to J.K. Rowling, were born in July? This trivia quiz is your chance to prove just how much you know about this sizzling month.
So, are you ready to beat the heat with this July quiz? Show us what you got!
Want more? Visit our June trivia questions for a look at the previous month, or skip ahead with our August trivia questions. And why not top it all off with some general trivia to test your overall knowledge? Bring it on!
In July 1953, how much did Elvis Presley pay to record two songs at the Sun Records’ studio?
Two Dollars
Four Dollars
Eight Dollars
One Dollar
In what city were the “New Seven Wonders of the World” officially announced in July 2007?
Rome
New York
Lisbon
Berlin
What festival celebration takes place every year on the first weekend of July in Roswell, NM?
UFO Festival
South By South West
Sundance Film Festival
New Mexico State Fair
I am the first U.S. astronaut who walked on the moon on July 20, 1969. Who am I?
Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin
John Glenn
Gus Grissom
On July 4, 1976, the United States of America celebrated what birthday?
100th Birthday
150th Birthday
50th Birthday
200th Birthday
In July 2007, $282 million U.S. dollars were stolen from a bank in what city?
Los Angeles
Mexico City
Baghdad
Tehran
Held annually in July, South Korea’s Boryeong Mud Festival originated to promote what local industry?
Construction
Cosmetics
Glass Making
Farmers
On July 4th, 1993, who recited his patriotic poem, “Rugged Old Flag”, in a Washington, DC celebration?
Bruce Springsteen
Rev. Billy Graham
Dan Quayle
Johnny Cash
The symphony orchestra of which U.S. city is known for a huge 4th of July celebration with fireworks?
Boston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York
What country hosts the Wife-Carrying World Championships, which is held annually in July?
Finland
Mongolia
Canada
Japan
The first Fourth of July celebration at the White House was held in 1801 by which American President?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
What country hosts the World Championship Bathtub Race, which is held annually in July?
Germany
United States
Canada
Great Britain
A July 2, 1921, joint Congressional resolution declared what?
World War I Officially Started
U.S. Entered World War I
Great Depression
World War I Officially Over
The World Bodypainting Festival is held every year in July in which country?
Australia
Canada
United States
Austria
How many women were onboard the Space Shuttle Discovery which launched on July 4, 2006?
5
2
0
4
To whom does Bruce Springsteen sing in “4th of July”?
Mary
Sandy
Wendy
Terry
Which act did President George H.W. Bush sign on July 26, 1990?
Federal Employees Retirement Act
Animal Fighting Prohibition Act
National Film Preservation Act
Americans With Disabilities Act
Which wide-body, three-engine aircraft did Delta retire from its fleet in July 2001?
Lockheed L-1011
Boeing 727
DC-10
MD-11
What historic event occurred in July 1969?
First Moon Landing
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Death
Apollo XIII Aborted Their Mission
Burglars Broke Into The Watergate
Which United States President decreed July to be National Ice Cream Month?
Ronald Reagan
George Washington
George. W. Bush
Thomas Jefferson
Who is the month of July named after?
Julius Caesar
King Charles
Jesus Christ
Jules Verne
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