September Music
Which specific night of the month is famously remembered in the opening line of their hit song "September"?
The 21st night of September.
On September 17, 1787, 39 delegates famously gathered to sign which foundational American document in Philadelphia?
The United States Constitution.
What is the astronomical term for the specific day in September when day and night are of almost completely equal length across the globe?
The Autumnal Equinox.
North America's premier autumn harvest fruit is uniquely harvested by flooding fields with water so that the air-pocketed berries float to the surface. What is this vibrant red fruit?
Cranberry.
In a standard installment loan contract, what is the specific financial term for the original sum of money borrowed, excluding any interest or added fees?
Principal.
Which punk rock band released the emotional 2005 track "Wake Me Up When September Ends"?
Green Day.
On September 18, 1793, President George Washington laid the cornerstone for which iconic building in Washington, D.C.?
The U.S. Capitol Building.
What is the traditional name given to the full moon that occurs closest to the autumnal equinox, historically prized because it gave farmers extra light to gather crops?
Originating in India, what cozy, spiced tea beverage made with black tea, milk, and warm autumn spices like cardamom and ginger translates literally to the word "tea"?
Chai
What is the standard industry term for the designated window of time after a loan payment due date during which a borrower can submit their payment without incurring a late fee?
Grace Period
Which global superstar, born on September 4, 1981, released the albums Dangerously in Love and Renaissance?
Beyoncé.
On September 1, 1939, the German invasion of which European country officially marked the beginning of World War II?
Poland
What is the term for the deep, sleep-like state of inactivity that animals like bears, chipmunks, and bats enter during late autumn to conserve energy for the winter?
Hibernation or Torpor
In what year did Starbucks officially debut its game-changing Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) in select cities, sparking the modern seasonal flavor craze?
2003
What is the financial term for the process of gradually spreading out a loan into equal, periodic payments over time, ensuring that the balance eventually hits zero at maturity?
Amortization.
Which legendary rock frontman of the band Queen was born in Zanzibar on September 5, 1946?
Freddie Mercury.
On September 4, 1998, Larry Page and Sergey Brin officially incorporated what technology giant while operating out of a garage in Menlo Park, California?
What is the specific botanical term used to describe the category of trees and shrubs that naturally shed all of their leaves each autumn?
Deciduous.
Candy Corn, invented in the late 1880s by the Wunderlee Candy Company, this classic tricolor Halloween treat was originally marketed under what agricultural name?
Chicken Feed
What is the term for the legal right a lender has to take possession of collateral (such as a vehicle) if the borrower defaults on a secured consumer loan?
A lien or security interest
What famous music festival usually wraps up or features major headliners in September in Las Vegas?
the iHeartRadio Music Festival
On September 26, 1960, which two presidential candidates faced off in the first-ever televised debate, fundamentally changing American politics?
John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.
What is the name of the green pigment in leaves that breaks down during autumn, allowing vibrant yellows, oranges, and reds to finally show through?
Chlorophyll.
Developed at the University of Minnesota and released in the 1990s, what highly popular, premium autumn apple variety is prized specifically for its exceptionally juicy and crisp texture?
Honeycrisp Apples
What is the name of the data analytics company that introduced the industry-standard credit scoring model in 1989, ranging from 300 to 850?
Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO).