November 17, 1973
"I am not a crook."
President Richard Nixon
When is US Thanksgiving celebrated?
The fourth Thursday of November
This is the official flower of November.
Chrysanthemum
What is November 1st through 2nd?
Day of the Dead
Name of the founding father who thought the turkey should be the national bird of the United States
Benjamin Franklin
This famous baseball player is nicknamed "Mr. November".
Who is Derek Jeter?
November 19, 1863
"Fourscore and seven years ago our father brought forth on this continent, a new nation conceived of liberty..."
President Abraham Lincoln in the Gettysburg Address
True or False:
United States is the only country to celebrate Thanksgiving.
False
There are 17 other countries that celebrate Thanksgiving (Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Brazil, India to name a few).
The birthstones for people born in November.
What is Topaz?
This November day has been the busiest shopping day of the year.
What is Black Friday?
How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?
3
This event happened on November 3, 1957 and was a historic day for both Soviet Russia and the world?
It was on this day that the first spacecraft carrying a live passenger was successfully launched into space.
Double Jeopardy!!!!!!!! Give name of work of the art and painter of quote.
Unveiled on November 1, 1512 in Vatican City this person stated..."The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection"
Sistine Chapel painted by Michelangelo
At the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, who do we remember?
Veterans
These are the two Zodiac Signs for those born in November.
What are Scorpio and Sagittarius?
Set as "the Tuesday next after the first Monday in the month of November".
What is Election Day?
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
The Parker Brothers first introduced which popular board game in November of 1935?
Monopoly
November 22, 1963
This person is famous for saying this "Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country."
The Date above marks his assassination.
John F. Kennedy
This is another name for Veteran's Day.
What is Armistice Day?
The first Sunday in November
(except in Arizona, part of Indiana, and Hawaii)
What is when Daylight Savings Time ends?
This day is set aside to honor "those Christians who achieved spiritual maturity".
November 1, All Saints Day
Which utensil was not used by the Pilgrims to eat Thanksgiving dinner (Knife, Fork or Spoon)?
Fork
This person was the target of an unsuccessful assassination attempt by two members of a Puerto Rican nationalist movement on November 1, 1950
Who is President Harry S. Truman?
November 11, 1918
"The eleventh hour eleventh day of the eleventh month?" - refers to this event/holiday
Armistice Day (End of World War I)
The Mayflower landed here instead of Virginia in 1620.
What is Plymouth Rock?
On November 13 this day encourages women to take the initiative to romantically pursuit men, often through social events and dances.
Sadie Hawkins Day
Which Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
What is a baby turkey called?
Poult
The type of meat the native Americans brought to the first Thanksgiving.
venison (deer)