OCTOBER HISTORY
On October 3, 1863, expressing gratitude for a pivotal Union Army victory at Gettysburg, President Lincoln announces that the nation will celebrate an official this holiday on November 26, 1863
Thanksgiving
Name the three ships Columbus sailed with to the Americas??
What are the Pinta, Nina and Santa Maria
Which space agency launched its first satellite, Sputnik, in October 1957?
What is the Soviet Union
What is another name for Halloween?
What is All Hallow's Eve
This Russian leader was born October 7, 1952
On October 28, 1636 , this college, the oldest institution of higher learning in America, was founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Harvard University
What is the alternative holiday some states choose to celebrate instead?
What is Indigenous People's Day
On October 1, 1971, which theme park opened in Orlando, Florida?
What is Walt Disney World
Which U.S. city hosts the world’s largest Halloween parade?
What is New York City
This founder of Microsoft was born October 28, 1955
Who is Bill Gates
What event caused the U.S stock market to crash on October 29,1929? Looking for the name of what people called this day/event.
What is Black Tuesday
Which US state was the first to celebrate Columbus Day??
What is New York
What is the birthstone for October??
What is the Opal
Which Halloween candy was originally referred to as chicken feed?
What is Candy Corn
This famous TV painter/artist was born on October 29, 1942
Who is Bob Ross
On October 1, 1890, this national park was established by the U.S. Congress to protect the surrounding wilderness after John Muir's advocacy for preserving the beautiful lands from destructive industries like logging and mining
Yosemite National Park
Which religion did Columbus want to convert people to?
What is Catholicism
The 'October Revolution' is associated with which country?
What is Russia
Before pumpkins, which root vegetables did the Irish and Scottish carve on Halloween?
What is Turnips
Which president was born October 27, 1858
Who is Theodore Roosevelt
On October 13, 1792, construction began on what would later be known as the "White House." It was originally first known as this
Presidential Palace
In what year did Columbus Day become a holiday?? within 5 years to receive points
What is 1937
Which iconic structure in America opened to the public on October 28, 1886??
What is the Statue of Liberty
Which first lady was the first to decorate the White House for Halloween?
Who is Mamie Eisenhower, in 1958
Which U.S. president was born on October 14, 1890?
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower