Tuesday, November 3, 2009

What Do You Know???

It's that time---Tuesday Trivia. Our trivia lesson today is on the month of November. Zodiac signs: Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Birthstone: Topaz----A gemstone that is available in a rainbow of colors. Flower: Chrysantheum---Stands for optimism and cheerfulness. Did you know?? Daylight Saving Time ends on the first Sunday of the month. This began in 2007. The ancient Roman calendar listed November as the ninth month. Also on the Roman calendar Winter once began on Nov. 11th. Thanksgiving was first celebrated in the US in 1789. We celebrate it on the 4th Thursday of the month. The Canadian Thanksgiving is in October. Black Friday---THE BUSIEST shopping day of the year in the US. I suspect it's not only in the US. JFK was assassinated in 1963. November is one of the four months in the Gregorian calendar that has 30 days. Notable Days: All Saint's Day---1st Election Day---The 1st Tuesday after the 2nd Sandwich Day---3rd Guy Fawkes Day---Observed on the UK---5th National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day---7th Sesame Street premiers, 1969---10th Veteran's Day--World War I ended---11th World Kindness Day---13th National Teddy Bear Day---15th American Education Week---16th-22nd **Pat an educator on the back this week! World Peace Day---17th Pop Tarts created---19th Universal Children's Day---20th World Hello Day---21st **www.worldhelloday.org JFK was assinated in Dallas, Texas--- 22nd The first issue of "LIFE" magazine was published---23rd Notable Births: 1st--I was born today!!! Born under the Scorpio sign and my Chinese zodiac sign is the Tiger. 2nd--Daniel Boone-Pioneer 3rd--John Montague-Fourth Earl of Sandwich Creator of the sandwich. 4th--Laura Bush-Former First Lady. 5th--Sally Field-Actress 8th--Kathryn Hepburn-Actress 13th--Whoopie Goldberg-Actress 17th--Danny Devito-Actor 18th--Mickey and Minnie Mouse-Disney Characters 19th--Tommy Dorsey-Muscian-"Big Band" Era 21st-Troy Aikman-Former Football Player- Dallas Cowboys 25th--JFK Jr. President's son 26th--Charles Schultz-"Peanuts" Creator 30th--Dick Clark-Entertainer WHO ELSE HAS A BIRTHDAY THIS MONTH??? ~Keep on Dreaming~

9 comments:

  1. Like your post, I have a niece and nephew born in Nov. and two friends :)
    I love the birthstone for November too!

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  2. Have a great November with all it's changing excitements. I always love the trivia you provide.

    God bless and have a great day!!!

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  3. Well I know my mum does. Does she count?? Have a great November.

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  4. Happy Belated Birthday! I hope you had a great day. I love your monthly trivia posts. Especially all the "special" holidays. My favorite this month is Sandwich Day.

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  5. My dad and aunt have the same birthday in November, and my husband's birthday is next Monday. It's a busy month for us!

    Maybe we should all have a teddy bear tea party on National Teddy Bear Day!

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  6. Love the November trivia you provided...and a very HAPPY, but belated BIRTHDAY to you!!! (Aren't you glad you weren't a Halloweenie baby?!!! My elementary-school friend was and she rarely had a party ON her birthday (well, she did as we got older) b/c most little ones are celebrating trick-or-treating with their own families)!

    And, I'm wishing you a Happy American Education week a bit early so as I don't forget!

    I'm off to check out your Halloween costumes! Hope you had a great day at work.

    Val

    P.S. Ben shares his birthday with Danny Devito! LOL

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  7. Be sure to check your older posts as I left you few more messages!

    Love ya!

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