School’s back in session with our hard-hitting September trivia questions. From assassination attempts to Latin etymology, we’re covering it all. Just make sure you break out your erasers because this trivia question round-up is a doozy.
10+ General September Trivia Questions & Answers
Think you know everything there is to know about the ninth month of the year? Test your stuff on all things September with these general September trivia questions and answers.
What was the Middle English spelling for September?
Septembre
What does the Latin root septem mean?
Seven
How many days are in the month of September?
30
Labor Day falls on what day every year?
The first Monday in September
What year did the Roman senate ratify a new calendar, naming September as the ninth month (as opposed to the seventh)?
153 BCE
What are the names of the two possible full moons that rise in September?
The Harvest Moon and Corn Moon
What are the two September zodiac signs?
Virgo and Libra
How many of the Summer Olympic Games have been held in September?
8
Which state celebrates Victory Over Japan (VJ) Day on August 12th instead of the nationally recognized September 2nd?
Rhode Island
What are September’s birth flowers?
What is September’s birthstone?
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10+ September History Trivia Questions & Answers
September is the sleeper month that doesn’t get as much credit as it deserves for the wild historical events jam-packed into its 30 days. Travel across time and space with these mind-blowing September history trivia questions.
What major event decimated London, England on September 2, 1666?
The Great Fire of London
On what day did Britain and France declare war on Germany, launching World War II?
September 3, 1939
Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote on September 19, 1893?
New Zealand
On what day was Queen Elizabeth II’s — Great Britain’s longest reigning monarch thus far — funeral held?
September 19th, 2022
The Mayflower and Speedwell set off on their maiden voyage on what day in 1620?
September 16th
The first televised presidential debate between which two candidates happened on September 26, 1960?
John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon
Which Alabama Governor used state troopers to prevent public school integration on September 2, 1963?
George Wallace
Which explorer “discovered” Manhattan Island on September 4, 1609?
Henry Hudson
Which President had two separate assassination attempts on his life in September 1975?
President Gerald Ford
What famous socialite wedding took place on September 12, 1953?
The John F. Kenendy & Jacqueline Bouvier wedding
Leon Czolgosz shot which American President on September 6, 1901?
President William McKinley
On September 4th of what year did George Eastman patent the roll film camera?
1888
Which American patriot was hung without trial for spying on the British in September 1776?
Nathan Hale
10+ September Pop Culture Trivia Questions & Answers
Think you’re a pop culture whiz? Well, these September trivia questions and answers about all things pop culture are here to test your stuff.
Which iconic horror reboot broke onto the screens on September 8, 2017.
It
Which of Nirvana’s well-known albums was released on September 23, 1991?
Nevermind
What song had the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 11, 2001?
I’m Real by Jennifer Lopez ft. Ja Rule
Which Beatle announced his departure from the band on September 20, 1969?
John Lennon
What late-September day did famous jazz trumpeter Miles Davis die?
September 29, 1991
Which legendary courtroom drama inspired by a novel series first aired on September 21, 1957?
Perry Mason
In Stephen King’s novel 11/22/63, what day does the main character time travel to with the mission to stop President John F. Kennedy’s assassination?
September 9, 1958
On September 5, 1987, which long-lasting primetime dance program was canceled after 30 years?
American Bandstand
On what day did the city of Los Angeles remove the “land” from the Hollywoodland sign?
September 26, 1949
Which young up-and-coming actor was tragically killed in an automobile accident on September 30, 1955?
James Dean
On what day did Microsoft christen its operating system with the Windows 95 name?
September 8, 1994
On September 17, 1964, the pilot episode for which spooky domestic sitcom first aired?
Bewitched
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10+ September Famous Birthdays Trivia Questions & Answers
Get ready to have your mind blown. These September trivia questions about famous September birthdays will make you jealous that you don’t share a month with some of the greatest talents and minds history has to offer.
Which beloved author who revolutionized the “locked room” mystery was born on September 15, 1890?
Agatha Christie
Which of the seven Challenger crew members was born on September 2, 1948?
Christa McAuliffe
Which 20th Century Studios co-founder and film producer was born on September 5, 1902?
Darryl F. Zanuck
Freddie Mercury was the legendary lead singer of the rock band Queen and was born on what day?
September 5, 1946
Which famous activist and social worker created Hull House and was born on September 6, 1860?
Jane Addams
Perhaps the most famous monarch in history, Queen Elizabeth I has what September birthday?
September 7, 1533
Which iconic Houston vocalist and superstar was born on September 4, 1984?
Beyoncé
Serena Williams is considered the greatest tennis player of all time and has what September birthday?
September 26, 1981
Which Super Bowl winning quarterback was born on September 17, 1995?
Patrick Mahomes II
Which famous American horror author was born on September 21, 1947?
Stephen King
Colonel Sanders, the man behind the beloved restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken, has what September birthday?
September 9, 1890
Which Star Wars cast member and notable voice actor was born on September 25, 1951?
Mark Hamill
Which famous actor, philanthropist, and quadriplegic was born on September 25, 1952?
Christopher Reeve
Which American composer behind the first American opera, Porgy and Bess, was born on September 26, 1898?
George Gershwin
Summer’s Over & It’s Time to Buckle Down
Summer is officially over and it’s time to buckle down on your studies and/or work. You’ve got a big brain and it’s worth dusting the cobwebs out of it. Embrace a lifetime of learning even after your school days are long behind you with our September trivia questions and answers.
