Thanksgiving
When is Thanksgiving celebrated?
The fourth Thursday of November
What number month represents November?
11
The first Congressman of Color, Republican John Willis Menard, was elected in November of what year?
1868
Which U.S. president pardoned the first turkey in 1947?
Harry S. Truman
What is the most popular sport played in November?
Football
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Three Days
What is the official flower of November?
Chrysanthemum
What historic speech was given on November 19, 1863?
President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the consecration of the National Cemetery at the site of the Gettysburg battle.
"November Rain” is a song released by which famous rock band in 1992?
Guns N’ Roses
In November 1986 who's home run won the World Series for the New York Mets by defeating the Boston Red Soxs in New York?
Ray Knight
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What holiday is celebrated in Mexico on November 1st and 2nd, honoring deceased loved ones?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
What day in November was JFK assassinated?
November 22, 1963
Which renowned artist, born on November 30, 1874, painted “The Starry Night”?
Vincent van Gogh
Which boxer became the youngest heavyweight champion in the world when knocking out Trevor Berbick in November 1986?
Mike Tyson
When was the first Thanksgiving football game
1876
At the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, who do we remember?
All of those who lost their lives due to war. (Veterans Day)
Why was November 3, 1957 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. The passenger was Leika the dog, an unassuming looking stray pooch who had been found on the streets of Moscow.
On November 5, 1935, which popular board game was presented by the Parker Brothers?
Monopoly
What major event in the NFL takes place every November?
The Thanksgiving Day games
During which Revolutionary War battle did troops have a day of Thanksgiving?
The battle of Saratoga
What November day has been the busiest shopping day of the year in the US since at least 2005?
Black Friday
Which war was protested in Washington, D.C. on November 15, 1969?
The Vietnam War
The Full moon in November is traditionally called what in the US?
The Beaver Moon
Which famous Martial Artist was born in November?
Bruce Lee