🏛️This Day in October
On October 12, 1492, this explorer reached the Americas.
Christopher Columbus
The chemical that makes leaves green.
What is chlorophyll?
Oktoberfest originated in this European country.
What is Germany?
This “friendly ghost” has been in comics and cartoons since 1939.
Who is Casper?
Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving in this month
What is October?
The “King of Rock and Roll” born in January shares the month with this “King of Pop,” born October 9, 1940.
Who is John Lennon?
The Great Chicago Fire started on this October date in 1871.
What is October 8th?
This pigment turns leaves red and purple.
What are anthocyanins?
This sausage, often served at Oktoberfest, is made of veal and pork.
What is bratwurst?
The Salem Witch Trials took place in this U.S. state.
What is Massachusetts?
This Hindu festival of lights, often in October or November, symbolizes victory of light over darkness.
What is Diwali?
This former U.S. First Lady known for her elegance was born October 28, 1967
Who is Melania Trump?
This organization was founded on October 24, 1945, promoting world peace.
What is the United Nations?
The season when trees shed their leaves.
What is autumn?
The drink most associated with Oktoberfest.
What is beer?
Bram Stoker’s novel about a Transylvanian vampire.
What is Dracula?
Japan’s autumn festival featuring chrysanthemums is called this.
What is the Kiku Festival?
This legendary actor and martial artist was born October 1, 1928.
Who is George Peppard?
On October 29, 1929, this financial event began, leading to the Great Depression
What is the Stock Market Crash (Black Tuesday)?
The U.S. state famous for its vibrant fall colors and covered bridges.
What is Vermont?
This orange gourd is used in both pies and Halloween carving.
What is a pumpkin?
The Tower of London is said to be haunted by this beheaded queen.
Who is Anne Boleyn?
In Mexico, this November holiday honors deceased loved ones with marigolds and altars.
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
This actress known for “Pretty Woman” and “Erin Brockovich” celebrates her birthday on October 28.
Who is Julia Roberts?
This Nobel Prize–winning civil rights leader was awarded the Peace Prize in October 1964.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
The scientific term for the process of leaves falling from trees.
What is abscission?
This sweet spread made from cooked apples is a fall favorite.
What is apple butter?
This American poet wrote “The Raven.”
Who is Edgar Allan Poe?
This European country celebrates the grape harvest with a festival called “Vendange.
What is France?
This Microsoft co-founder, born October 28, 1955, changed personal computing forever.
Who is Bill Gates?
On October 4, 1957, this object launched the Space Age.
What is Sputnik 1?
The Japanese tradition of admiring autumn leaves is called this.
What is momijigari?
This German word meaning “cheers” is often said before a drink.
What is Prost!?
The ghostly ship that can never make port, doomed to sail forever.
What is the Flying Dutchman?
In China, families gather to eat mooncakes during this autumn festival.
What is the Mid-Autumn Festival?
This pioneering physicist born October 7, 1885, won a Nobel Prize for X-ray research.
Who is Niels Bohr?