October Happenings
True or False: October was the eighth month in the Roman calendar.
True.
October was the eighth month before January and February were added.
Bill Gates was born October 28, 1955. He founded this company.
What is 'Microsoft'?
This October baby sang and danced The Twist.
Who was 'Chubby Checker'?
Eight
True or False: Pumpkin spice contains pumpkin
False
This is the largest beer festival in the world which happens in Bavaria every fall
What is 'Oktoberfest'?
This October baby was a motorcycle daredevil.
Who is Evel Knievel?
This "Blueberry Hill" singer passed away October 24, 2017 at age 89.
Who is 'Fats Domino'?
October used to be the eight month. These two months were added which now many October the 10th. Name one of the months.
January and February
Apples dipped in this sweet, melted topping are a fall
favorite.
What is Caramel?
To speed up production, all model t Fords were painted this color starting in 1914.
What is Black?
Henry Ford said, "Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants so long as it is black."
This Actress, born in October, was in many famous movies including My Fair Lady, Mary Poppins, and The Sound of Music.
Julie Andrews
This singer, born October 18, is known for creating the well-known song, Johnny B. Goode.
Chuck Berry
The birth flower for October
Marigold
These sprouts make their debut in fall.
What are Brussels sprouts?
October 10th contains two special remembrances. What is one of them?
Columbus Day and World Mental Health Day
Born October 31, 1936, he starred in three popular TV series: Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie, and Highway to Heaven.
Who is Michael Landon?
This Beatles singer sued the US government in October 1973, alleging that he and his lawyer were bugged and wiretapped.
Who is John Lennon?
This is one of the zodiac signs ruling October.
What are 'Libra' or 'Scorpio'?
This squash can be used in place of pasta by the same name.
What is Spaghetti squash?
This man nailed 95 Theses to a church door. On the same day we say, "Trick, or Treat," we could also wish, "Happy Reformation Day."
Martin Luther
Born October 11, 1884, she was the wife of one American president and the niece of another.
Who is Eleanor Roosevelt?
This "Queen of Rock and Roll" relinquished her US citizenship in October 2013. She lived in Switzerland until she died there in May 2023.
Who is Tina Turner?
This is one of October’s birthstones.
What are 'Opal' or 'tourmaline'?
This is the generic name for a hot alcoholic beverage.
What is a 'Hot Toddy'?
Hot buttered rum is an example of a hot toddy.