Spooky Creatures
This black bird is often linked with bad luck and Edgar Allan Poe’s famous poem.
Raven
On October 29, 1929, the U.S. stock market crashed, beginning this economic crisis
Great Depression
This fruit comes in varieties such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Red Delicious.
an apple
Dressing up in costumes for Halloween originated from this ancient Celtic festival.
Samhain
This actress, born October 1, 1935, became famous as “Catwoman” in the 1960s.
Julie Newmar
This eight-legged creature spins webs and is a common Halloween decoration.
Spider
In October 1962, the U.S. and the Soviet Union faced off in this 13-day standoff.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Corn husks are peeled back to reveal this golden autumn crop.
corn on the cob
Jack-o’-lanterns were originally carved from this root vegetable before pumpkins.
a turnip
This U.S. president, born October 14, 1890, led Allied forces in World War II.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
In folklore, this creature transforms during the full moon.
werewolf
This explorer landed in the Bahamas on October 12, 1492.
Christopher Columbus
People enjoy drinking this warm autumn beverage often made with apples.
apple cider
This sweet treat, made of sugar, corn syrup, and honey, is shaped like a triangular kernel.
candy corn
Born October 21, 1956, this country music star is known for hits like Friends in Low Places.
Garth Brooks
Count Dracula was famously known as one of these blood-sucking creatures
vampire
The first World Series baseball game was played in this month and year.
October 1903
This nut, roasted over an open fire, is popular in fall and winter.
a chestnut
“The Monster Mash” was a novelty Halloween song released in this decade.
the 1960s
October 28 marks the birthday of this tech pioneer who co-founded Microsoft.
Bill Gates
This ghostly figure is said to rattle chains in haunted houses.
phantom
On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched this first artificial satellite.
Sputnik
Cranberries are harvested in this type of watery field.
a bog
In Mexico, October 31–November 2 is celebrated as this colorful holiday honoring ancestors.
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
This “King of Rock ’n’ Roll’s” daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, was also born in October.
Lisa Marie Presley