This Month in History
On October 4th 1957, this was the first satellite launched into orbit.
What is Sputnik?
The word "October" stems from this Latin Word.
What is Octo?
This country is known for its Octoberfest celebration, which starts in September and ends early October
Where is Germany?
This 39th President is currently the oldest living President and turned 100 on the first of the month.
Who is Jimmy Carter
On October 3rd 1863, this president issued a proclamation that Thanksgiving would be the fourth Thursday in November
Who is President Abraham Lincoln?
This Zodiac sign in the beginning of the October is represented by Scales.
What is Libra?
This country is credited with starting Halloween; it was originally an ancient Celtic festival to celebrate the harvest, during which people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.
Where is Scotland?
This Indian lawyer led his country to freedom from British rule in 1947 and was born on the 2nd of the month.
Who is Ghandi
On October 4th 1857, this famous Ivy League school was founded in Killingworth, Connecticut.
What is Yale?
This Zodiac Sign in the end of the month of October is represented with a scorpion.
What is Scorpio?
This country Also celebrates thanksgiving just in October instead of November
where is Canada?
This actress most famously known for playing Rose in Titanic was born on the 5th of the month
Who is Kate Winslet
On October 18th 1860, Russia transferred this body of northern land to the U.S.
What is Alaska?
This yellow-orange flower represents October.
What is a Marigold?
This country celebrates an Italian explorer with a holiday every October.
Where is The United States (Columbus Day)
This Beatle famously married Yoko Ono and was born on the 9th of the month
Who is John Lennon
On October 19th 1887, Wall Street stocks plunged a record 508 points or 22.6 cents, making this day the largest one-day drop in history. What was this day called?
What is Black Monday?
This is the birthstone for October.
What is Opal?
This country was the homeland of Leif Erikson, a Viking, who is thought to have originally discovered America around 100 A.D.
Where is Iceland?
This actor/singer best known for his role as Troy Bolton was born on the 18th of the month
Who is Zac Efron