October Facts
The spooky holiday that falls on October 31st.
What is Halloween?
You visit these to pick apples right from the trees.
What are apple orchards?
This European explorer first landed in the Americas on October 12, 1492.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
This Michael Jackson song and music video, released in October 1983, is now a Halloween anthem.
What is Thriller?
The actor who plays Iron Man celebrates his birthday on October 4th.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
October gets its name from this Latin number meaning “eight.”
What is Octo?
This activity involves carving designs into pumpkins.
What is pumpkin carving?
This pink-themed awareness month began in October 1985.
What is Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
On October 3, 1990, this hit teen movie line became a meme: “It’s October 3rd.”
What is Mean Girls?
This rapper and Toronto native, known as “Champagne Papi,” was born October 24, 1986.
Who is Drake?
The zodiac signs of October are Libra and this mysterious water sign.
What is Scorpio?
The cozy drink that pairs perfectly with a hayride.
What is hot apple cider?
On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched this first artificial satellite.
What is Sputnik 1?
In October 2010, this photo-sharing app launched — and changed social media forever.
What is Instagram?
This “High School Musical” women alum turned pop star was born October 14, 1992.
Who is Vanessa Hudgens?
This rare lunar event, which occurs when two full moons happen in one calendar month, last occurred on Halloween night in 2020.
What is a Blue Moon?
Farmers create these large walk-through puzzles in cornfields.
What is a corn maze?
On October 24, 1929, the U.S. stock market crashed — marking the start of this event.
What is The Great Depression?
This horror franchise features a killer who calls victims before attacking.
What is Scream?
Born October 28, 1967, this actress is known for Pretty Woman and Erin Brockovich.
Who is Julia Roberts?
This popular Oktoberfest celebration actually begins in September and ends in early October.
What is Oktoberfest?
This annual spooky event at Universal Studios features haunted mazes and movie monsters.
What is Halloween Horror Nights?
On October 1, 2013, this major U.S. health care website launched — and promptly crashed.
What is HealthCare.gov?
This Netflix phenomenon premiered in October 2016, blending 80s nostalgia, sci-fi, and horror in a small town called Hawkins.
What is Stranger Things?
This Spider-Man star born October 8, 1970, also played Gatsby.
Who is Matt Damon?
October’s birthstone is this fiery orange gem.
What is the Opal (or Tourmaline)?
This traditional autumn activity combines hay bales, a tractor, and often spooky decorations to transport groups through fields.
What is a hayride?
On October 24, 1945, this international organization was officially established following World War II to promote peace and security.
What is the United Nations?
This 1978 horror classic directed by John Carpenter introduced audiences to Michael Myers
What is Halloween?
Born October 5, 1975, this Oscar-winning actress starred in both Titanic and The Reader and is known for her collaboration with director James Cameron.
Who is Kate Winslet?