This Day in September
Famous Birthdays
Holidays & Events
Sports in September
Odds & Ends
100

On Sept. 11, 2001, this U.S. city was the main site of the World Trade Center attacks.


What is New York City?

100

This King of Rock ’n’ Roll’s daughter, Lisa, was born Sept. 1, 1968. Who was her famous father?

Who is Elvis Presley?

100

The first Monday in September is celebrated as this holiday in Canada and the U.S.

What is Labor Day?

100

The U.S. Open in this sport always finishes in early September.

What is tennis?

100

September’s birthstone.

What is sapphire?

200

On Sept. 2, 1666, this great fire destroyed much of this European city.

What is London?

200

This British author of Harry Potter was born Sept. 21, 1937.

Who is J. K. Rowling.?  

200

This season officially begins around Sept. 22 or 23.

What is autumn (fall)?

200

The first official game of this American sport’s season kicks off in September.

What is football (NFL)?

200

September’s zodiac signs are Virgo and this other one.

What is Libra?

300

On Sept. 7, 1979, ESPN launched as the first 24-hour channel for this.

What is sports?

300

This comedian and actor, star of Mrs. Doubtfire, was born Sept. 21, 1950.

Who is Bill Murray?

300

Sept. 30 in Canada honors this Truth and Reconciliation Day with this symbolic color.

What is orange?

300

In Canada, the CFL’s “Labour Day Classic” features games in this sport.

What is Canadian football?

300

The name “September” comes from the Latin word for this number.

What is seven?

400

On Sept. 5, 1972, tragedy struck the Olympics in this city.

What is Munich?

400

The “Queen of Country” who sang “Jolene” celebrates her birthday in January,

Who is Dolly Parton 

400

This Jewish holiday, often in September, marks the Jewish New Year.

What is Rosh Hashanah?

400

Major League Baseball teams are fighting for these playoff spots in September.

What are the Wild Cards?

400

The September equinox is one of two days a year when this happens to day and night.

What is they are equal length?

500

On Sept. 1, 1939, this war began when Germany invaded Poland.

What is World War II?

500

This Beatle, nicknamed “The Quiet One,” was born Sept. 25, 1946.

Who is George Harrison?

500

Sept. 21 is recognized internationally as this day promoting peace.

What is International Day of Peace?

500

In September 1972, this American swimmer won 7 gold medals at the Munich Olympics.

Who is Mark Spitz?

500

On Sept. 8, 2022, this British monarch passed away after 70 years on the throne.  

Who is Queen Elizabeth II?