* 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?
* The United Nations came into being in October. What year?
* In October 1871 a city burnt for about thirty hours. Which city?
* Which island was discovered by Columbus on October 28, 1492?
* In October of which year was the stock market crash that started with Black Thursday?
* Which king was killed at the Battle of Hastings, October 14, 1066?
* Lord Nelson was killed in this battle fought against Spain and France
* When was the Statue of Liberty dedicated?
* On which date in November is Guy Fawkes Day observed in England?
* Abraham Lincoln made the Gettysburg address in November. What year was it?
* Which king abdicated in November 1918?
* A November power blackout in the northeast USA and eastern Canada affected 30 million people. What year was it?
* The first meeting of this organization took place in November 1920. What was it?
* Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in the USA?
* What saint's day is celebrated on December 6 in some European countries?
* In which year did the Japanese make an attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th?
* Which English king abdicated in December?
* In what year did Orville Wright make the first successful flight in a heavier than air machine?
* On December 2, 1982 Dr Barney Clark received the world's first artificial _______ ?
* The first radio signal was received in Saint Johns, Newfoundland by Marconi on December 12th 1901. From where was it sent?