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October Trivia |
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* Groucho
Marx was born October 2, 1890 and died in 1977. * In
2001 the favorite TV shows were Survivor II, E.R. and Who wants to be a
Millionaire! * October
5-11, National Fire Prevention Week. * “Heaven
is large and affords space for all modes of love and fortitude.” Ralph Waldo Emerson * National
Angel Food Cake Day is October 10! Enjoy a piece of this delicious treat. * Monday,
October 13, 2008 is when Columbus Day is observed in the United States. * October
16 is Dictionary Day. This is the birthday of Noah Webster. Noah compiled the
first dictionary. He lived from 1758-1843. * In
1957 the cost for a gallon of gas was 24˘, and bread was 19˘ a loaf, the cost of a can
of Libby Peaches was 25˘
and a Sanson TV Dinner was 75˘! * October
23, 2001 is when The Apple Company first introduced the iPod, a portable MP3
music player, to the press! It went on sale on November 10, 2001. * In
the years 1957 the movie “Jailhouse Rock” staring Elvis Presley was released.
The song “Jailhouse Rock” rose to the top of the music charts! This was the year that 22 year old Elvis bought “Graceland” in Memphis
Tennessee for $100,000. * The
United Nations was formed on October 24, 1945. It’s headquarters are located
in New York City. * New
York City’s Mass Transportation Subway was opened on October 29, 1904! * The
World Wide Internet for computers was created on October 29, 1969! * October
31, as tradition has it, is Halloween!
(Trick or Treat) * October
31, is National Caramel Apple Day! * In
1956, the average family home was purchased for $20.000. * Which
one of Archie’s Friends from the comic strip owned a dog named Hot Dog? Jughead |