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100

What is the full moon in September called?

Harvest moon

100

What major event decimated London, England on September 2, 1666?

The Great Fire of London

100

Which Beatle announced his departure from the band on September 20, 1969?

John Lennon

100

Where in the United States is it most popular to go leaf-peeping in the fall?

New England

100

What is the birthstone for September?

Sapphire

200

What federal holiday is celebrated during September?

Labor Day

200

On what day did Britain and France declare war on Germany, launching World War II?

September 3rd, 1939

200

What late-September day did famous jazz trumpeter Miles Davis die?

September 29th, 1991

200

What pigment decreases in plants during autumn, making them lose their green color?

Chlorophyll

200

Which flower is traditionally associated with September?

Aster

300

In the Atlantic Ocean, September is the peak of what season?

Hurricane

300

Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote on September 19, 1893?

New Zealand 

300

Which legendary courtroom drama inspired by a novel series first aired on September 21, 1957?

Perry Mason

300

Which US state is the largest pumpkin grower?

Illinois 

300

What number was September in the original Roman calendar?

7

400

What crunchy fruit usually reaches maturity to harvest in September?

Apples

400

The Mayflower and Speedwell set off on their maiden voyage on what day in 1620?

September 16th

400

On September 5, 1987, which long-lasting primetime dance program was canceled after 30 years?

American Bandstand

400

What spice will you NOT find in Mexican hot chocolate?

Ginger

400

Which U.S. state was the first to join the Union in September?

California

500

As the month progresses, the amount of what decreases?

daylight

500

Which President had two separate assassination attempts on his life in September 1975?

President Gerald Ford

500

Which young up-and-coming actor was tragically killed in an automobile accident on September 30, 1955?

James Dean

500

In Ancient Greece, who was the goddess of harvest?

Demeter

500

Which season begins in September in the Southern Hemisphere?

Spring

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