Mr. Cole's Official Class Calendar November 2009 Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec   Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat w e e k 1 All Saints Day Daylight Saving Time Ends Austin has a birthday in November. Owen has a half birthday. Could they be the Stars of the Week for November? 2 Full Moon In 1983, the third Monday in January was made a national holiday. Who was it in honor of? 3 In 1998, Jesse Ventura became governor of Minnesota. What was his previous career? 4 On this day in 1979 the Iranian Hostage Crisis began. Who was president? 5 On this day in 1872 Susan B. Anthony was fined a hundred dollars for voting in a presidential election. In which year did women get the right to vote? She played Scarlet O'Hara in Gone with the Wind. She was born on this day in 1913. Who was she? 6 In 1860 Abraham Lincoln became president on this day. What war did he preside over? 7 Marie Curie was born on this day in 1867. What prize did she get for discovering radioactivity? w e e k 8 Bram Stoker was born on this day in 1847. What book is he famous for writing? 9 Last Quarter Benjamin Banneker was born on this day in 1731. He was an inventor, astronomer, and Renaissance Man. What town did he live in? On this day the Wall came down in Berlin. What year was it? Austin's birthday! 10 Martin Luther was born on this day in 1483. What is he most famous for? 11 Veteran's Day Today is Veteran's Day and Mr. Cole's dad's birthday. What was Veteran's Day called long ago? 12 13 Robert Louis Stevenson was born on this day in 1850. What book did he write? 14 Condoleeza Rice was born on this day. She turns 50 today. What is her job? w e e k 15 On this day in 1939 President Roosevelt placed the cornerstone of the memorial on the tidal basin. Which memorial is it? 16 New Moon On this day in 1959 the musical about Maria Vonn Trapp opened on Broadway. What is it called? 17 Rosh Chodesh (Heshvan & Kislev) On this day in 1869 the Suez Canal was opened. What country is it in? 18 Rosh Chodesh (Kislev) On this day in 1928, what cartoon was created with sound for the first time? 19 On this day in 1863 Abraham Lincoln gave his famous speech. What was it called? 20 On this day in 1925 Bobby Kennedy was born. Whose brother was he? 21 On this day in 1877, Thomas Edison invented the record player. What is a record player? w e e k 22 On this day in 1963, John F. Kennedy was assasinated. What famous author also died on this very same day? 23 Boris Karloff was born on this day in 1887. What character is he most famous for playing? 24 First Quarter Dale Carnegie was born on this day in 1888. What book is he most famous for? 25 Today is Allison's half birthday! 26 Thanksgiving Charles Shultz was born on this day in 1922. What cartoon is he famous for creating? 27 Jimi Hendrix was born on this day in 1942. What concert did her perform at in 1969? He helped popularize the martial arts in his movies. He was born on this day. Who was he? 28 Paul Shaffer turns 55 today. What show is he on? w e e k 29 First Sunday in Advent Today is Owen's half birthday! 30 Mark Twain was born on this day in 1835. What are some books he wrote? 1 Su Min has a birthday in December. Let's celebrate her as Star of the Month. 2 Full Moon On this day in 1982, the first artificial heart was placed in a human. What was the name of the man who received the heart? 3 Gilbert Stuart was born on this day in 1755. What is he most famous for? 4 Crazy Horse, a famous Sioux warrior, was born on this day in 1849. Who did he meet in battle and defeat? 5 Today is Walt Disney's birthday. In what year was he born? Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Email Mr. Cole if you have additional ideas for this calendar.