It Happened Once September
On September 7, 1969, the Official Languages Act was implemented in Canada, making these two languages the official languages of the country.
What are French and English?
Latin for the school, college, or university you attended.
What is alma mater?
Did you know: even if you didn’t graduate from the school, it’s still your alma mater.
Its tagline is “All the news that’s fit to print.”
What is The New York Times?
Did you know? BBC calls the NYT tagline “the most famous seven words in U.S. journalism.” The NYT also delights many subscribers with a popular but notoriously difficult crossword puzzle.
This decreases the purchasing power of money.
What is inflation?
“Let them eat cake” is a bad translation. Cake really means this bread.
What is brioche?
Did you know? Marie Antoinette is credited with the quote.
On September 1, 1972, he won the World Chess Championship in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Who is Bobby Fischer?
Did you know? The match became known as the “Match of the Century,” and he was the first American to win it.
Italian for “outside” or “open air”—most often used with dining.
What is alfresco?
Did you know? Fresco means “fresh” in Italian.
This weekly magazine designates a Person of the Year.
What is Time?
This U.S. law enforcement branch was created to stop counterfeiting
What is Secret Service?
Did you know? It used to be part of the Treasury Department. Now it’s part of Homeland Security.
This is the second-biggest planet in our solar system
What is Saturn?
On September 17, 1996, this celebrity talk-show hostess launched her book club
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
A headscarf, folded triangularly and tied under the chin, traditionally worn by women in eastern Europe.
What is a babooshka?
This national women’s magazine is best known for its “Dos and Don’ts” section.
What is Glamour?
Did you know? Its “Dos and Don’ts” section dates to the magazine’s debut in 1939, and it is still wildly popular.
He appears on the U.S. $2 banknote, and Monticello appears on the back of older notes.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Did you know? Newer notes show the signing of the Declaration of Independence on the back.
This TV cowboy caught bad guys with his trusty horse Topper and sidekick Red Connors?
Who is Hopalong Cassidy
Did you know? Author Clarence E. Mulford created the fictional cowboy hero in 1904. Mulford went on to write 28 novels and several short stories based on Cassidy’s adventures.
On September 26, 1960, these two contenders were the first to debate live on TV.
Who are John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon?
Did you know? The first debate took place in Chicago. Four televised presidential debates were held that year.
German word you might use to describe taking delight in others’ troubles.
What is schadenfreude?
This magazine began publication in 1953 and today is one of the most widely read publications in the United States. In 2000 it merged with Gemstar. Can you name this weekly?
What is TV Guide
Did you know? TV Guide is read by over 30 million people each week with 10 million subscribers. Since 1953, "TV Guide" has produced over 2500 covers
Who supplied most of the copper for the first U.S. pennies to be minted?
Who is Paul Revere?
He supplied some of the copper for one-cent coins minted during the early 1790s.
Louisa May Alcott’s Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy in Little Women.
Who are the March Sisters?
On September 6, 1901, this American president was assassinated.
Who is William McKinley?
Did you know? He was attending the Pan-American Exhibition in Buffalo, New York. An anarchist fired two shots to the chest. Right after being shot, his first words were: “Be careful how you tell my wife.” While he initially survived his wounds, he died a short time later from infection.
Yiddish word for gutsy, brash, audacious.
What is chutzpah?
This international financial and political magazine’s January issue is coveted for its cover, which illustrates trends and predictions for the coming year.
What is the Economist?
This country was the first to debut polymer notes.
What is Australia?
Did you know? The first polymer banknote was issued in 1998. Britain followed suit in 2016 when it released the new £5 note.
Like many organisms, plants have female and male reproductive parts. This is the term for the female parts of a flower
What is the pistil or carpel?