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an English singer, songwriter and musician. He gained worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles.

John Lennon

October 9, 1940 (84)

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October 16, 1793 - This person was beheaded during the Reign of Terror following the French Revolution.

Queen Marie Aintoinette

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This holiday originally saw people dressed in costumes to ward off spirits

Halloween

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to risk something, usually a sum of money, against someone else's

Bet

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Known for being extroverted, cosy, and friendly... this is the main zodiac of October.

Libra

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The current vice president and the current democratic candidate for the presidency. 

Kamala Harris

October 20, 1964 (60)

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October 24, 1931 - This Chicago gangster was sentenced to 11 years in jail for Federal income tax evasion.

Scarface/Al Capone.

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Someone sailed the ocean blue in 1492... now we celebrate him in October.

Columbus Day

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any of the five digits at the end of the human foot.

Toe

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The name October comes from the Latin word octo, which means "eight". This is because October was the eighth month in the ancient calendar of this group

Romans

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DOUBLE

And American actress who came to attention with quirky roles in the late 1980s- such as Lydia in Beetlejuice.

Winona Ryder 

October 29, 1971 (53)

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October 13, 1775 - This important part of American defense was born after the Second Continental Congress authorized the acquisition of a fleet of ships.

US Navy

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The world's largest Volksfest, featuring a beer festival and a travelling carnival, and is held annually in Germany

Oktoberfest

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a machine resembling a human being and able to replicate certain human movements and function

Robot

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This bird symbolizes beauty and grace... it is also the bird of the month!

The swan

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an American rapper, songwriter, media personality, and actor- mostly known for his songs about smoking weed and getting high.

Snoop Dogg

October 20, 1971 (53)

800

October 19, 1987 - This famous event occurred on Wall Street as stocks plunged a record 508 points or 22.6 per cent, the largest one-day drop in stock market history.

Black Monday

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This holiday is the New Year in Judaism.

Rosh Hashanah

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the basic cause, source, or origin of something.

Root

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This cheerful flower is known for its vibrant colors, including orange, yellow, and red. It is also the flower of the month

Marigolds

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The author of the play: The Importance of Being Earnest... plus many other famous works

Oscar Wilde

October 16, 1854 (170)

1000

TRIPLE

October 21, 1879 - Thomas Edison successfully tested an electric incandescent lamp in this state

New Jersey

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A Jewish holiday primarily centered on atonement and repentance

Yom Kippur

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a woodwind instrument with a double-reed mouthpiece, a slender tubular body, and holes stopped by keys.

Oboe

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This gemstone is known for its unique color combinations and has been associated with autumn and mythology. It is the birthstone of October

Opal

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