August Crossword

1. One of two birth flowers for August, this flower symbolizes remembrance and memorial and is often used to honour veterans who have passed away in war.
3. On August 28, 1963, in Washington D.C., civil rights activist and reverend, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his inspiring “I Have a ________” speech.
9. This yellowish-green gemstone is one of three birthstones for August, the others being the spinel and sardonyx.
12. On the first Monday in August, Albertans celebrate _________ Day, which recognizes the multicultural landscape of the province.
13. In August of 1896, George Carmack was the first to find gold at Bonanza Creek, Yukon, sparking the _________ Gold Rush.
14. The Summer Olympics take places in which French city from July 26 to August 11 this year?

2. Canadian filmmaker James Cameron, famous for movies such as Titanic, Avatar, and The Terminator, was born on August 16, 1954, in Kapuskasing, _________.
4. The fantasy novel A Game of Thrones, written by George R.R. _________, was first published in August of 1996.
5. August is a popular name for boys in this Scandinavian country.
6. On August 8, 1969, The _________, took to the street to take the cover photo for their album Abbey Road which featured songs such as “Here Comes the Sun”, “Come Together”, and “Octopus’s Garden”.
7. The Perseid ________ shower is one of the best shooting stars displays which Canadians can view on the eve of August 12 this year.
8. The saying “The Dog Days of Summer” is linked to the rising of the star called ________, also known as the Dog Star.
10. Canadian actress, Evangeline ________, famous for her role as Kate Austen in the drama series Lost, was born on August 3, 1979, in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.
11. Michael ________ set the record for the most gold medals by an athlete in a single Olympic Games in Beijing, 2008.