Sunday is named after what?
AnswerThe Sun
Sunday comes from the Old English for the Sun's day.
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Sunday facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about Sundays, weekly rhythms and Sunday traditions, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which day comes right before Sunday?
AnswerSaturday
Saturday and Sunday make up the weekend.
Going deeper
Under the ISO 8601 standard, which day number is Sunday?
Answer7
ISO 8601 weeks start on Monday, so Sunday is day 7.
What is the Spanish word for Sunday?
AnswerDomingo
Domingo comes from the Latin for the Lord's day.
On which day is the Super Bowl traditionally played?
AnswerSunday
Super Bowl Sunday is an unofficial American holiday.
Expert level
Who painted A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte?
AnswerGeorges Seurat
Seurat used pointillism in this 1880s masterpiece.
Which Stephen Sondheim musical, inspired by Seurat's painting, won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama?
AnswerSunday in the Park with George
It won the Pulitzer in 1985.
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