Nine O'Clock
This phrase means to be in a very happy or blissful state
On Cloud Nine
Which Beatle announced his departure from the band on September 20, 1969?
John Lennon
“_______ Takes Oath as 40th President, Promises an ‘Era of National Renewal,’” reads the New York Times front page on January 21, 1981.
Reagan
In scrabble, both of these letters are worth 10 points.
Letters Q and Z
Boom and crash are examples of this. Bonus points for spelling it correctly!
Onomatopoeia
This strategy game for two players dates back to Roman times.
a. Nine Men's Morris
b. Nine Men's Marcus
c. Nine Men's Miles
d. Nine Men's Maximus
A - Nine Men's Morris
Born in September of 1890, this future fast-food icon didn't wear his famous white suit until his 60s.
Colonel Sanders
A headline from July 30, 1981: “Amid Splendor, Charles Weds _______.”
Diana
Newspapers around the world reported on the royal wedding at St. Paul’s Cathedral.
On this dramatic quiz game show, you can "phone a friend" or "ask the audience"
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
This mythological creature could turn people to stone with her eyes.
Medusa
This phrase, meaning to be impeccably fashionable or wearing your finest clothes
Dressed to the Nines
This insect and the substance it produces is celebrated in September
Bees and Honey. It is National Honey Month
From January 29, 1986: “Space Shuttle __________ Explodes Shortly After Lift Off.”
Challenger
A game where you climb up or slide down
Snakes and Ladders
This football team is named for a famous work by an American poet.
The Baltimore Ravens
According to Thomas Edison, genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent ____.
Perspiration
Which planet is most often visible in early evening skies in September?
Jupiter
On March 24, 1989, the Washington Post reported, “Millions of Gallons of _______ Spill into Alaskan Sound.”
Oil
The Exxon-Valdez oil spill was the worst oil spill North America had seen to date.
In this high-stakes game of probability and psychology, contestants choose among 26 sealed briefcases, hoping their instincts beat the offers of an unseen "banker."
Deal or No Deal
This author went missing for multiple days only to return unharmed and continue writing best selling mystery novels.
Agatha Christie
This classic board game features 9 rows, 9 columns, and numbers 1-9.
Sudoku
Aired on September 14, 1985, this beloved sitcom followed four older women living together in Miami.
The Golden Girls
From the Seattle Times on May 19, 1980: “________ still spewing ash, but scientists believe worst is over.”
St. Helens
The 1980 explosion sparked advances in our understanding of volcano science and improved scientists’ ability to predict volcanic eruptions.
Debuting in 1999, this show involved teams of two racing across the globe, completing challenges in exotic locales for $1 million.
The amazing race
Brioche, popular for continental breakfasts, is a type of this food
Bread