Random November
Which of the following does NOT take place in November?
A. Sadie Hawkins Day
B. Veterans Day
C. Super Bowl
(C) Super Bowl. The Super Bowl is held on the first Sunday in February.
This famous mouse created by Walt Disney made his debut in November 1928
Mickey Mouse
What is the name of the month-long challenge encouraging people not to shave?
"MO" vember
On November 11, 1918, what major war officially ended?
world war 1
Which Canadian province often sees the first snowfall earliest?
Alberta Canada
True or False?
November gets its name from the Latin word novem, which means “nine.”
True. November was the ninth month in the Roman calendar. It is the eleventh month in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars.
This British wartime Prime Minister was born on November 30, 1874.
Winston Churchill
What do many people call November 1st, the day after Halloween?
all Saint's Day
What giant New York parade has been held every November since the 1920s?
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
What Canadian city hosts the largest annual Remembrance Day ceremony in the country?
Ottawa
What Muppet character was designed by Jim Henson on November 2, 1966?
A. Bert
B. Ernie
C. Big Bird
D. Cookie Monster
(D) Cookie Monster. The Sesame Street character frequently sings the song “C Is for Cookie.”
Born November 7, this Female scientist discovered radioactivity.
Marie Curie
What term describes the full moon that usually occurs in November, traditionally linked to Native seasonal naming?
Beaver Moon
In November 1922, the tomb of this Egyptian pharaoh was discovered.
King Tut (Tutankhamun)
Which Canadian NHL team traditionally plays a Remembrance Day tribute game every November?
Toronto Maple Leaf's
True or False?
November is one of five months with the length of 30 days.
False. November is one of four months (April, June, September, and November) with 30 days.
This American author of Little Women was born on November 29, 1832.
Louisa May Alcott
What Gemstones represents November birthdays?
a. Topaz & Citrine
b. Topaz & Diamond
c. Citrine & tourmaline
a. Topaz & Citrine
Which ship carrying pilgrims arrived near Cape Cod in November 1620?
Mayflower
Which Canadian territory experiences polar night in November, where the sun does not rise for days at a time?
Nunavut (specifically communities like Alert & Arctic Bay)
What Hans Christian Andersen story featuring a feathered animal was published in November of 1843?
The Ugly Duckling. In the story, the ugly duckling turns into a beautiful swan.
This Canadian singer, known for “Hallelujah,” died on November 7, 1934.
Leonard Cohen
What flowers represents November birthdays?
a. Carnation & Peony
b. Marigold & Peony
c. Chrysanthemum & Peony
c. Chrysanthemum & Peony
In November 1989, what famous wall came down after nearly 30 years?
The Berlin Wall
What Canadian island (the largest in the country) often records some of the earliest and coldest November temperatures?
a. Victoria Island
b. Newfoundland
c. Baffin Island
c. Baffin Island