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Historical October
Halloween
October starts with an "o"
October Facts
200

Today is actually this famous woman's birthday...she was born on October 20, 1964.


Who is Kamala Harris?

200

On October 1st of 1908, this person's Model T went on sale for the first time (a vehicle designed for the masses).

Who is Henry Ford?

200

The day on which Halloween is celebrated.

What is October 31st?

200

Two numbers that are the same distance from zero.

What are opposites?

200

The birthstones for October are the tourmaline and this stone:

 

What is the opal?

400

Born on Oct. 8th, 1970, this actor has starred in MANY films including "Good Will Hunting", the Jason Bourne franchise, and "Ford v Ferrari".

Who is Matt Damon?

400

On October 12, 1492, this gentleman landed in the Bahamas, in what he thought was the New World. We now know this world existed all along.

Who is Christopher Columbus?

400

This famous magician died on Halloween.

Who is Harry Houdini?

400

Cardboard stars and snowflakes covered in gold and silver glitter; ornate glass balls, red and green and gold.

What is fancy?

400

This is the reason the leaves change their color.

What is lack of sunlight?

600

This Canadian-American actor is married to Blake Lively and has been in the business for 30 years.  Two of his film roles include "Deadpool" and "Free Guy".  He also had the lead role in the television series "Two Guys and a Girl".

Who is Ryan Reynolds?

600

Oktoberfest was initially held in this city and country.

What is Munich, Germany?

600

"Chicken Feed" is the original name for this Halloween candy.

What is "Candy Corn"?

600

This scrambled word means "open and done in plain sight".

VROTE

What is overt?

600

The World Series of Major League Baseball always starts in October!

The first World Series took place on October 1st of this year, with the Boston Americans winning it all.

a. 1903

b. 1913

c.  1899

d.  1917

What is a? (1903)

800

Born on October 3, 1988, this rapper is probably known more for his famous wife Rihanna, than his music. 

Who is A$AP Rocky?

800

Many of us grew up knowing about Columbus Day, but this is the preferred name for this holiday.

What is Indigenous People's Day?

800

This orange and black packaged candy has been the most popular Halloween candy for several years running.

What is Reese's Cups ?

800

Hear that applause and cries of "Bravo"? Your audience is giving you an __________, or praise for a great performance.

What is ovation?

800

In October of this year, the Statue of Liberty was gifted to the United States.

What is 1886?

1000

This rapper was born on October 17, 1972, in Missouri. His track, "Lose Yourself" from the "8 Mile" (2002) soundtrack, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, making him the first hip hop artist ever to win the award.

Who is Eminem

1000

On October 3, 1990, after 45 years of Cold War division, East and West Germany were reunited as this country.

What is the Federal Republic of Germany?

1000

This country gave us jack 'o lanterns, though they were originally carved out of potatoes and turnips, not pumpkins.

What is Ireland?

1000

An _________ is a gush, flow, or fast stream of something. 

An __________ of lava from an active volcano would be a bad thing, but an _________ of support from the community would be a very good thing.

What is outpouring?

1000

This bright yellow-orange flower represents comfort, healing, and protection and is a perfect representation of October.

What is the marigold?