Father’s Day 2023 is nearly here — and families across the country are preparing to celebrate the dads, grandads, uncles and other loved ones in their lives on this special occasion.
The annual celebration is a time when many people will shower their dads, stepdads, grandfathers and other male role models with love, gifts and time — but there’s a rich history behind the celebratory day that everyone may not know.
See how well you know these facts about the special day — and about some famous dads, too — in this fun lifestyle quiz!
Which U.S. president signed Father’s Day into law in 1972?
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- Richard Nixon
- Gerald Ford
- Jimmy Carter
The nation’s first Father’s Day celebration took place in which state?
- Virgina
- Texas
- Washington
- Nebraska
Which TV father was given the title “America’s Dad” (A documentary based on his life was given the same nickname.)
- Bob Saget
- Tim Allen
- Ed O’Neill
- John Goodman
In 2022, how much did consumers spend on average for Father’s Day, according to the National Retail Federation?
- $148
- $174
- $196
- $212
In some Catholic countries, Father’s Day takes place on St. Joseph’s Day, March 19 — true or false?
- True
- False
A former member of the “brat pack,” Emilio Estevez, is the son of which Golden Globe-winning actor?
- Martin Sheen
- Jon Voight
- Michael Douglas
- Clint Eastwood
Since 1972, Father’s Day has not always been celebrated on the third Sunday in June — true or false?
- True
- False
How many fathers were stay-at-home dads in 2021, according to Pew Research Center?
- 1.5 million fathers
- 1.8 million fathers
- 2.1 million fathers
- 2.4 million fathers
What is the most popular Father’s Day gift, according to the National Retail Federation?
- Greeting cards
- Special outing (dinner or brunch)
- Gift cards
- Ties
What is the official flower for Father’s Day?
- Rose
- Carnation
- Dahlia
- Marigold
Which comedian starred in the film “Father of the Bride,” playing the lovable suburban dad?
- Robin Williams
- Martin Short
- Chevy Chase
- Steve Martin
Which U.S. president is the only one to have enjoyed the birth of a child in the White House?
- Rutherford B. Hayes
- Grover Cleveland
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Calvin Coolidge
Between his two marriages, President John Tyler was the father of how many children?
- 3
- 9
- 12
- 15
The first event explicitly honoring fathers was a one-time commemoration in memory of the 362 men who died in an explosion at the Fairmont Coal Company mines in West Virginia — true or false?
- True
- False
Which Hollywood dad is “taking a break from acting” to spend more time with his wife and kids?
- Matthew McConaughey
- Hugh Jackman
- John Krasinski
- Chris Hemsworth
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