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Question of the DayEach day there will be a Question of the Day posted below the calendar.
I will also post the question here.
Any child that answers the question, in a whisper or on paper,
will get a Tiger Ticket. It is just a research
and learning game that could be fun.
Ideally, the parent should guide the child in
finding the answer. It can be a team effort.
August 28
On this day, in 1963, Dr. King gave his "I have a Dream" speech.
Where did he give this speech?
August 31
On this day, Thomas Edison invented the Kinetograph. He did this in 1897.
What do we call this invention today?
September 1
In 1985, on this day, Robert Ballard discovered something that interested most of the world.
What did he discover?
September 2
On this day, in 1969, the first ATM machine was used. What do the letters ATM stand for?
September 3
On this day, in 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed.
This treaty ended the American Revolution.
Who did we fight in the American Revolution?
(Hint: Think about the language we speak).
September 7
On this day in 1936, this man was born. He would go on to be a singer in a rock and roll band. He died in a plane accident in 1959. The song, "American Pie" was written about him. Who was he?
September 9
On this day in 1791, the capital of the United States was
named Washington D.C. after its first president.
What does D.C. stand for?
September 10
On this day in 2007, Jane Wyman died.
She was an actress, and she was married to someone
who later became President of the United States.
Who was she married to?
September 11
On this day in 1609, Henry Hudson bumped into
Manhattan Island. He was the first European to explore it.
What famous city stands on Manhattan today?
September 14
On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote a poem
called the Star Spangled Banner.
Where was he when he wrote this poem?
Why is the poem so important?
September 15
Fay Wray was born on this day in 1907.
She became a famous actress in early movies.
Her most famous co-star was a very big monkey.
What is the name of the movie?
September 16
B.B. King was born on this day in 1925.
He is a musician who is most famous for
a certain type of music. What type of music
is he famous for?
September 17
On this day in 1787, in the city of Philadelphia, the Constitution was created which in turn
invented the type of government we have today. This kind of government has three
pieces or parts or branches that fit together and do different things. What are the
three branches of our government?
September 21
On this day in 1937, the wonderful book, The Hobbit was published.
It became of first of a series of books about Middle Earth.
Who was the author of this series?
September 22
Today, at 5:19, autumn begins. Today is the equinox. It is the autumn equinox
in the northern hemisphere of our planet. What is it called in the southern
hemisphere? (For example, what is it called in Australia?)
September 23
Sixty years old. It is hard to believe.
Today the Boss, a singer from New Jersey,
turns sixty years old. I guess none of us
are getting any younger. What is his
real name?
September 24
On this day, in 1906, the first national monument was
dedicated by the U.S. president. It was Devil's Tower
in Wyoming. Which American president dedicated it?
(Hint: He was the president who started many of our
national parks. He is related to another president.)
September 29
On this day, in 1916, this gentleman became
the world's first billionaire. He has an important
building in New York City named after him.
(Think Today Show). Who was he?
September 30
In the 1950s there was this very famous actor.
He was only 24 years old. He had been in
movies like "Rebel without a Cause" and
"Giant". He was very famous. On this day,
in 1955, he was in a car accident and died.
Who was he? (He is still famous).
October 1
Today is the 85th birthday of someone who was
President of the United States, a peanut farmer,
and a Sunday School teacher.
He helped bring peace between Egypt and Israel.
He started a group called "Habitat for Humanity".
He was born in 1924. Who is he?
October 2
On this day someone was born in 1869.
He helped lead India to independence.
England once ruled India, but this man helped
lead India to freedom. He did this in a non-violent
way. He taught the power of non-violence.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. admired him. Who
is he?
October 6
On this day in 1927, the first talkie
motion picture was shown to the public.
Before this time, movies were silent.
You had to read what the actors were saying.
This first movie with sound starred Al
Jolson. What is the name of the movie?
October 7
On this day in 1955, Yo Yo Ma was born.
He was to become one of the greatest musicians
on the planet. Although he plays a number of
instruments, what is his instrument of choice?
October 8
R.L. Stine was born on this day in 1943.
He became a famous write of books for
children and young adults. His books are
especially popular during the month of
October. What series of books is he most
famous for?
I don't know if this will make it easier or harder.
But I am going to begin posting a question the night before.
If you check this web page, you will find the question and
search for the answer. Bring it in the next day.
Let's see if this works.
October 13
On this day in 1945, a guy named Hershey, who
made millions of dollars creating chocolate candy,
died. He is still famous today. Even though few
know his first name. What is Mr. Hershey's first name?
October 14
Today is his birthday.
He was a great general.
He was a president (our 34th).
He had the nickname Ike.
He was born on this day in 1890.
Who was he?
October 15
On this day, in 1997, the Cassini Probe
took off on its journey to another planet.
What planet was it on a journey to?
October 20
Bela Lugosi was born on this day
in 1882. He was born in Hungary.
He went on to become a very famous
actor. He made many scary films.
What role was he most famous
for playing?
October 21
Today is Alfred Nobel's birthday.
He was born in 1833. The was the guy
who felt really guilty and started the Nobel
Peace Prize. Why did he feel so guilty?
October 23
On this day in 1925, Johnny Carson was born.
He became a talk show host and had his own
show for thirty years. Then Jay Leno took his place.
What is the name of the show?
October 27
On this day in 1728, Captain James Cook was born.
He was a sailor and an explorer.
He was the first European to land in our fiftieth state.
It is the only state that is not physically connected to North America.
What is the name of this state?
(It became a state the year Mr. Cole was born).
(By the way, if I forget to check Question of the Day one day, just keep coming back with the
answer and I will check it eventually. Sometimes this absent-minded professor just forgets).
October 28
On this day in 1955, Bill Gates was born.
He went on to become one of the first creators of the personal computer.
He is now unbelievably rich and his company is going strong.
What is the name of his company?
October 29
On this day in 1863, many countries got together to form the ICRC.
It is an organization that helps people in need.
It has won three Nobel Peace Prizes.
We don’t know it as the ICRC.
We know it by another name.
What is that name?
October 30
On this day in 1945, Jackie Robinson
signed a contract to play on the Brooklyn Dodgers.
This event changed baseball history forever.
Why was the event so important?
November 3
Today is Dennis Miller’s birthday.
Dennis Miller is a comedian.
He has been pretty successful.
But a couple years ago, he tried to do a certain job,
and he did not do well.
His vocabulary was a bit too sophisticated for this job.
People didn’t get his jokes.
He was fired before the year ended.
What was the job?
November 4
On this day in 1916, Walter Cronkite was born.
He just died this year. He was one of the best in his field.
He was also one of the first. What exactly did he do
professionally?
November 5
Today is Roy Roger’s birthday.
No, not the restaurant
(although it was named after him)
but the cowboy and television star.
He was born on this day in 1911.
My question is this:
What was the name of Roy Roger’s horse?
November 10
On this day in 1969,
a kids’ television show
debuted on PBS.
It would become most successful.
Kids loved it and learned from it.
What is it called?
(Hint: The Muppets were part of it).
November 11
This day is known as Veterans' Day.
It used to be known as Armistice Day.
My question is this: Why was November
11 chosen to honor our veterans? (And
what is a veteran?)
November 13
Name this author.
He was born in Scotland on this
day in 1850. He wrote the famous
story, Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde.
He also wrote poetry for children.
What is his name?
November 17
On this day in 1800 Congress met
for the first time in Washington D.C.
It hadn’t met there previously
because there had been no Washington D.C.
The Congress still meets there in the Capitol.
What are the two parts (or houses) of Congress
that makes our laws?
November 18
On this day in 1928 the first cartoon with sound
was shown for the first time. The leading
character is Mickey (and Minnie) Mouse.
It is considered their birthday. What is the name
of the cartoon? (Also, how old would Mickey
be today?)
November 19
Today is his birthday. He started CNN. He
married (and divorced) Jane Fonda. He was in
many a boat race. What is his name? (He has
a lot of money, but not as much as Bill Gates).
November 20
On this day in 1998, the first
module of the ISS was sent up.
What is the ISS?
(A harder question that I need to look up is:
When is the ISS supposed to be completed?)
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