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Test your knowledge of famous Summer namesakes, from stars to history-makers. Alamy Stock Photo
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Quiz: How well do know these Junes, Julys and Augusts?
What’s in a name?
AS THE SUMMER season officially kicks off, we’re turning our attention to three names that define the sunshine months: June, July, and August.
While these names may have slipped down the baby name charts in recent years, they once had their moment – and have been worn by more than a few famous faces.
How well do you know your summer namesakes?
Let start with June. Which famous singer married the 'Man in Black' Johnny Cash?
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June Carter
June Porter
June Meadows
June Willow
June Brown was a legacy actress on Eastenders, starring in the British soap for over 30 years. What was the name of the character that she played?
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Ethel Skinner
Dot Cotton
Peggy Mitchell
Phil Mitchell
June Shannon, known widely as 'Mama June' starred along with her daughter in the popular US reality show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. Which of these is NOT one of June's real daughters?
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Lauryn "Pumpkin" Shannon
Jessica "Chubbs" Shannon
Maddie "Baby" Shannon
Anna "Chickadee" Shannon
June Lockhart is a retired American actress. Which of these films did she NOT star in?
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T-Men
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
She-Wolf of London
The Snake Pit
Turns out there aren't a lot of famous Julys. We found one though - which of these Julys is a well-known American director and author?
Miranda July
Sarah July
Rebecca July
Fortha July
July was named after Roman leader Julius Caesar. What did the month used to be called?
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Quintilis
Sextilis
Quinctus
Solaria
August Alsina is best known for his career in which field?
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Football
Stand-up comedy
R&B music
Fashion design
August Oetker is the famous founder of frozen food brand Dr. Oetker. Which of these is not a product that they sell?
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Pizza baguettes
Baking sprinkles
Pain au chocolat mix
Stretchy slime mix
Actor August Maturo is best known for his role in which Disney Channel show?
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That's So Raven
Girl Meets World
The Suite Life of Zach and Cody
Good Luck Charlie
Finally, a very Summery name - Summer Phoenix is an actress and the sibling of Joaquin Phoenix. Which actor was she formerly married to?
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Chris Pratt
Matt Damon
Casey Affleck
Jon Bernthal
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