August Current Events 2024

2024 MLB Draft made news when Aussie Travis Bazzana was drafted #1 and became the 1st ever at what position to be a #1

At the summer BET Awards, who won for Best Actress? (hint: Big Bang Theory)

At this summer’s BET Awards, who won for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist?

Amid U.S.-China trade discussions, the Washington National Zoo announced they will get what back from China?

What Parisian river was the spotlight of news for its being safe enough to swim in and safe from pollution? (Olympics)

This Sat. in 1814, during the War of 1812, Wash, D.C. was invaded by forces from what nation that burned the Capitol?

Fast food prices have gone up, exampled by a Subway BLT footlong going from $5 to how much?

What is the #1 reason Americans are more “sedentary” than ever before?

Oklahoman Bradly Courtright caught a state record flathead catfish. How big was the fish?

For the first time in 21 years, California recently received what from China?

In the past five years fast food prices have gone up, exampled by a Big Mac meal going from $6 to how much?

Last week, the U.S. deployed several strike forces ready to attack in what part of the world?

The Little League World Series began with 20 teams battling for the world championship. Where is this event played?

MTV recently announced their awards nominations with Post Malone nominated for Video of the Year with “I Had Some Help”

Even though the autumnal equinox isn’t until late September, August is considered the last month of what season?

What LA Laker star’s Staples Center locker room locker sold at auction for $2.9 million?

This Wednesday in 1935, President FDR signed what legislation that changed Americans’ economic status forever?

The average price of a house in America is what?

Americans are more “sedentary” than ever before. What does this mean?

What Omaha, Nebraska, boxer made news by becoming a four-division champion after taking the WBA 154-pound crown?

What political party is holding its presidential year convention in the city of Chicago this week? Democratic/Republican

In the summer, Twins great Joe Mauer was inducted into the Baseball HOF. What position did he play for the Twins?

At the Paris Summer Olympics, what American won the gold medal in men’s golf?

Inflation has led to the average U.S. vehicle age, hitting a new record of how many years on the road?

The MLB season is in the last 6 weeks of its 162-game regular season. Which is the farthest north city?

What country won the most gold medals in Paris?

Those visiting Paris for the Summer Olympics had a chance to dine on elegant foods such as “chocolate-coated _______.”

A video showed a dog in a Tulsa, OK, house chewing on what when all of a sudden it sparked, starting the house on fire?

What “Amarillo by Morning” country artist set a new country concert record, playing in front of 105,000 people?

The U.S. Congress is on summer break. In what month will they come back to work? August, September

This Saturday is “National _______ Day,” recognizing the 7th state to join the Union

At the summer BET Awards, who won for Best Actor? (hint: Equalizer II)

“Inside Out 2” was the #1 film at the box office. In the film, what character in her teenage years

Americans are more “sedentary” than ever before. For a teenager how many hours is the average sit time per day?

During what two months are the most powerful hurricanes likely to impact Latin nations and the United States?

This Saturday, the college football season gets underway in what nation with Florida State playing against Georgia Tech?

The Vikings were dealt a blow in a recent preseason game when what high QB draft choice was hurt and needs surgery?

MTV recently announced their awards nominations with what artist nominated for Video of the Year with “Fortnite?”

In a space war with the U.S., what nation landed a spacecraft on the far side of the moon to gather rock samples?

all-star Juan Soto had his first career 3-homer game and temporarily lifted what team into first place in the AL East?

MTV (Video Music Awards) announced their awards nominations with what artist leading the way with 10 nominations?

Pirate Paul Skeen is a favorite to win both ROY and Cy Young in the same year. Who was only other player to do that?

“Twisters” was the #1 film at the box office. The main characters get caught tornado-producing systems in which state?