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It Happened in October Trivia Quiz

A lot has happened in October over the years, battles, fires, people dying and people being born. What do you know about these events?

A multiple-choice quiz by minch. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
minch

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
17,740

Updated
Jul 23 22

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Gregorian calendar came in to effect in the Western World in October of 1582. The American colonies did not accept it until 1752. Which other country did not accept it? Hint

Germany

France

Britain

Spain

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Question 2 of 10

2. The United Nations came into being in October. What year? Hint

1946

1945

1919

1918

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Question 3 of 10

3. In October 1871 a city burnt for about thirty hours. Which city? Hint

Chicago

San Francisco

London

Tokyo

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which island was discovered by Columbus on October 28, 1492? Hint

Bermuda

Trinidad

The Bahamas

Cuba

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Question 5 of 10

5. In October of which year was the stock market crash that started with Black Thursday? Hint

1929

1928

1930

1927

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which king was killed at the Battle of Hastings, October 14, 1066? Hint

William I

Ethelred

Canute

Harold

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which US president made the first telecast from the White House in October 1947?

Answer: (Last name only)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Lord Nelson was killed in this battle fought against Spain and France Hint

Battle of Waterloo

Battle of Trafalgar

Battle of Plassey

Battle of Naseby

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Question 9 of 10

9. When was the Statue of Liberty dedicated? Hint

1886

1876

1890

1888

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who made the first successful demonstration of electric light on October 1879?

Answer: (Last name only)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Gregorian calendar came in to effect in the Western World in October of 1582. The American colonies did not accept it until 1752. Which other country did not accept it?

Answer: Britain

It replaced the Julian calendar. Ten days had to to disappear, By the time Britain and the American colonies accepted it eleven days had to be dropped.

2. The United Nations came into being in October. What year?

Answer: 1945

On October 24, 1945 twenty-nine nations ratified UN Charter. Its headquarters were to be in New York City although the first meetings were held in London. Trygve Lie became first Secretary General in 1946.

3. In October 1871 a city burnt for about thirty hours. Which city?

Answer: Chicago

250 were killed and over 90,000 made homeless. An area of nearly four square miles was destroyed.

4. Which island was discovered by Columbus on October 28, 1492?

Answer: Cuba

Columbus landed in Cuba in 1492 on his first voyage west. The Spanish established a colony on the island in 1511.

5. In October of which year was the stock market crash that started with Black Thursday?

Answer: 1929

Share values started falling on Black Thursday, October 24. This crash caused widespread panic and eventually helped precipitate the Depression. The crash got into "full swing" on Black Tuesday, October 29.

6. Which king was killed at the Battle of Hastings, October 14, 1066?

Answer: Harold

William of Normandy was the victor in this battle. He became King William I otherwise known as William the Conqueror.

7. Which US president made the first telecast from the White House in October 1947?

Answer: Truman

Harry S. Truman was the 33rd President of the United States. The final running mate of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944, Truman succeeded to the presidency on April 12, 1945, when Roosevelt died after months of declining health.

8. Lord Nelson was killed in this battle fought against Spain and France

Answer: Battle of Trafalgar

Although Nelson was killed, no British ships were lost. Twenty ships in the larger Spanish and French fleet were lost. This battle gave the British supremacy at sea and foiled Napoleon's plans to invade England.

9. When was the Statue of Liberty dedicated?

Answer: 1886

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France. In honor of its 100th birthday it was refurbished. French President Francois Mitterrand was present at its reopening on July 4, 1986.

10. Who made the first successful demonstration of electric light on October 1879?

Answer: Edison

Source: Author minch

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