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Location of the U.S. Naval base in Cuba.
What is Guantanamo Bay? At the end of the Spanish-American War, the U.S. acquired Cuba as a territory. When Cuba gained its independence three years later, it was required to sell or lease the land on which the base resides. The U.S. holds a perpetual lease that can only be broken by mutual consent.
Born November 12, 1929, this actress gave up her career to marry Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956.
Who is Grace Kelly? We called her Princess Grace, but her official title was Princess Consort of Monaco. The couple had three children: Caroline, Princess of Hanover; Albert II, Prince of Monaco; and Stephanie, Princess of Monaco.
This celebration by the Pilgrims is thought to have taken place sometime in November 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, to commemorate the autumn harvest.
Answer: What is Thanksgiving? It was a three-day event and might have included wild turkey along with venison and shellfish as the main courses. The “stuffing” probably consisted of onions, nuts, and herbs. Native fruits and vegetables were served as side dishes.
This is referred to as the fruit of the vine.
What is wine? Wine is made from grapes, which grow on a vine. In addition, the phrase appears in the Bible and refers to what is presumed to be wine.
This is the common name for the Hellenic Republic.
What is Greece?
Born November 25, 1914, this MLB player’s second wife was Marilyn Monroe. The couple was married for only nine months, but he sent red roses to her grave for 20 years after her death.
Who is Joe DiMaggio? Rumor has it that immediately before Monroe’s death, he was thinking of asking her to marry him again.
On November 20, 1947, Phillip Mountbatten married this British princess.
Who is Princess Elizabeth (or Queen Elizabeth II)? Before their marriage, he was a Greek and Danish prince.
New Year’s Eve transitions into the New Year with this bubbly beverage.
What is champagne? It is considered the beverage of choice for celebrations. Bottles used to routinely explode before modern fermentation processes were invented.
This archipelago (group of islands) off the coast of Ecuador is known for its diverse plant and animal life.
What is Galapagos? The archipelago consists of 13 major islands in the Pacific Ocean, and it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site
Born November 15, 1929, he played Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Lou Grant.
Who is Ed Asner? From 1981–1985, he was president of the Screen Actors Guild.
On November 26, 1942, this World War II film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman opened in New York City theaters.
What is Casablanca? It was nominated for eight Academy Awards and walked away with three awards, including Best Picture. It’s the movie for which the two stars are most fondly remembered.
This holiday beverage is made from eggs, cream, sugar, and optional rum and/or whiskey, and is topped with nutmeg.
What is eggnog? It’s traditionally served between Thanksgiving and the New Year. Eggnog originated in England (where it is called egg flip) as a drink for the upper crust.
This warm Atlantic current starts in the Gulf of Mexico and heads to Florida before proceeding into the Atlantic Ocean.
What is Gulf Stream? Ponce de León discovered it in 1513, and Benjamin Franklin named it in 1770.
Born November 5, 1911, this cowboy-actor and singer was married to Dale Evans and performed with her.
Who is Roy Rogers? He was born Franklin Slye and was known as “King of the Cowboys.” His white palomino Trigger and German shepherd Bullet appeared with him in more than 100 movies.
On November 9, 1989, this gate on the Berlin Wall opened to allow travel between East and West Berlin.
What is Brandenburg? The very next day, German citizens began to tear down the wall.
Children are often served this drink made with ginger ale, a lemon-lime soda, grenadine, and a cherry garnish—named for a child star.
What is a Shirley Temple?
This strait is named for a 2.6-square-mile British territory that connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
What is the Strait of Gibraltar?
Born November 7, 1943, this Canadian-born songwriter, guitarist, and folksinger is best known for her hit “Both Sides Now.”
Who is Joni Mitchell? She has won several Grammy awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award
On November 29, 1929, American explorer and former World War I pilot Richard Byrd made the historic, first-ever flight over this pole.
What is the South Pole? The round-trip journey from Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf took 18 hours and 41 minutes. He also claims to have flown over the North Pole in 1926.
Bailey’s was the first kind of this beverage.
What is Irish cream? It now comes in multiple flavors