Fall In Line With Fall
Happy Birthday, October Baby
It Happened One October
Ghoulishly Funny
October IQ
100
This is the alternate name for the fall season
What is autumn? Early civilizations had just one or two seasons. Later, spring and fall became transitional seasons. Fall was first called harvest. Fall is considered an Americanization, and autumn is considered “the King’s English.”
100
Born on October 20, 1882, this Hungarian actor is best remembered for his role as the most famous vampire of all time.
Bela Lugosi
The actor made his Broadway debut before he even spoke a word of English. He memorized his lines perfectly and went on to rise to fame for playing Dracula
100
Every year, Canada celebrates this holiday on the second Monday of October, and the United States celebrates the same holiday on the fourth Thursday of November.
What is Thanksgiving? In Canada, Protestants petitioned the colonial government to establish the holiday to thank God for the harvest. The holiday feast is much the same in both countries.
100
How do you fix a jack-o’-lantern?
With a pumpkin patch
100
The two zodiac signs for October?
What are Libra and Scorpio. Libra is September 23 to October 22; Scorpio is October 23 to November 21.
200
In the fall, it’s time to turn our clocks this way to revert to standard time.
What is back an hour? In 2023, we will turn the clocks back Sunday, November 5. You can remember which way to turn your clocks by remembering the phrases “fall back” and “spring forward.”
200
Born October 14, 1890, he was the last general to then serve as U.S. president.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower? He was born David Dwight Eisenhower, and Camp David is named for his grandson.
200
On October 1, 1908, the first production model of the Model T rolled off the assembly line of this automaker.
What is Ford? The car revolutionized the auto industry and brought cars within the reach of ordinary people. Its slogan was “No car under $2,000 offers more.”
200
Why don’t skeletons watch horror movies?
Because they don’t have the guts
200
The birth flower for October
a) Chrysanthemum b) marigold c) bittersweet d) orange lily
Marigold
A marigold is a member of the Calendula genus.
300
Fall begins south of the equator during this month.
a) February b) March c) April
B) March
Since the seasons are reversed, some of the world celebrates our winter holidays during a heat wave.
300
Born October 16, 1925, this grand dame of TV mysteries plays Jessica Fletcher in Murder, She Wrote.
Who is Angela Lansbury? She’s 94 years old, and she has a film in pre-production. Her last film was released in 2018. She passed away nearly a year ago on October 11, 2022
300
On October 18, 1867, the United States took possession of what is now the 49th state.
What is Alaska? The United States purchased it from Russia, and it became a state in 1959. The easiest way to remember that Alaska became a state before Hawaii is to remember that A comes before H. Both states were territories before they became states.
300
What do you call a witch that lives on the beach?
A sandwitch
300
The number month October was in the Roman calendar.
What is eighth? October was the eighth month before January and February were added.
400
This is the maximum number of games in the World Series.
What is seven? To win the championship, a team must win four games. It could go to seven games if one team wins three games and the other team wins four games.
400
Born October 31, 1936, he starred in three popular TV series: Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie, and Highway to Heaven.
Michael Landon
He died of cancer in 1991.
400
On October 13, 1950, this lead actor in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, It’s a Wonderful Life, and Rear Window starred in the movie Harvey.
Who is Jimmy Stewart? Harvey, an invisible rabbit, was his best friend.
400
How do you open the door to a haunted house?
With a skeleton key
400
TRUE OR FALSE: October babies are more likely to live to 100 than those born in many other months.
True.
Scientists think this might be because they aren't born in a harsh winter or summer when people are more likely to get sick.
500
According to the Weather Channel, this is the most craved food in the gourd family during the fall.
What is pumpkin? Other members of the gourd family include squashes, melons, and cucumbers.
500
Born October 11, 1884, she was the wife of one president and the niece of another
Eleanor Roosevelt
Her husband was Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and her uncle was Theodore Roosevelt. While she was part of a famous family, she left a mark on history, thanks to her championing racial equality, women’s rights, war refugees, and children. She wrote a daily newspaper column and was a delegate for the United Nations.
500
On October 2, 1985, this actor, who often starred in romantic comedies such as Pillow Talk with Doris Day, died from complications of AIDS
Who is Rock Hudson? After an illustrious career in film where he appeared in more than 70 films, he starred in the hit TV series McMillian & Wife in the ’70s. When he died, he left behind not only his acting legacy, but also was the first celebrity to publicly disclose his AIDS diagnosis.
500
How does a girl vampire flirt?
She bats her eyes.
500
This Glenn Miller song begins “A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I” and topped the charts during the entire month of October in 1942
What is “(I’ve Got a Gal in) Kalamazoo.” The Glenn Miller Orchestra introduced the song in the 1942 musical Orchestra Wives, starring George Montgomery, Ann Rutherford, and Cesar Romero
600
Which one of these vague national days does NOT take place in October:
- National Pumpkin Spice Day
- National Train Your Brain Day
- National Do Something Nice Day
- National Cheese Doodle Day
National Cheese Doodle Day.
National Cheese Doodle Day is March 5th. Today is Train Your Brain Day!
600
Don't have a blue period! The artist responsible for the timeless painting Guernica was born October 25th, 1881
Who is Pablo Picasso?
Pablo Picasso was an experimental artist best known for co-founding the Cubist art movement, but he explored many art genres throughout his life and left a catalog of works that displayed classicism, symbolism, realism, and surrealism.
600
On October 8th of 2021, President Joe Biden declared October 11th would be known as this nationwide holiday
What is Indigenous Peoples' Day?
600
What's a ghost's favorite desset
I- Scream!
600
What was the color of the first Model T produced on October 1, 1908?
a) black b) blue c) green d) white
Black
Henry Ford said, “Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black.”
