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Category: Anniversaries & Historic Events


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This category covers historical events that fall on or near a specific day (or sometimes a month). It may be a birthday, a death day, a patent filing, or an event in the news. .

Let's All Eat Right Day (1904): February 2...

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Levi Strauss Day (1829): February 26

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On February 26, 1829, Levi Strauss was born in Buttenheim, Germany (then Bavaria). Around 1835 the family left Germany for the United States to avoid religious discrimination and eventually settled in Sa...

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Liberace Day (1987): February 4

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Liberation Day (AF)(1989): February 15

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Liberation Day (KW)(1991): February 26

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Marking the anniversary of the liberation of Kuwait from Iraq by coalition forces on February 26, 1991, Liberation Day is a national holiday.

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Lincoln's Birthday (1809)—Lost Penny Day:...

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February 12, 1809, is the birthday of American President Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States. As President, he built the Republican Party into a strong national...

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Linus Pauling Day (US-OR)(1901): February...

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Louis Riel Day (CA)(1870): February 17

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How do you describe Louis Riel to someone from the United States? It can be challenging. Riel was a little Davy Crocket, a dollop of William Penn, a pinch of Jesse James with a smattering of Nathanael Gre...

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Maha Shivaratri (H): February 26

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Maha Shivratri is a Hindu observance related to Lord Shiva celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi during the month of Magha. Maha Shivratri marks the wedding day of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Devotee...

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Mail Carrier Day, Thank Your (1692): Febru...

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The Postal Service is the backbone of communication and a marvel of organization. Thank a Mailman Day, or the political correct Thank your Mail Carrier Day, celebrates the anniversary of the first postal...

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Major League Baseball Birthday (1876): Feb...

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Major League Baseball was founded on this day in 1876.

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Martyrs Day (BD)(1952): February 21

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Like many societies, the Bengalese seek to preserve their language and heritage. Student protesters were killed on this day in 1952 when Urdu was declared the official language of neighboring Pakistan. Ul...

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Mizoram Day (IN-MZ)(1987): February 20

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Mother Language Day, Intl. (1952): Februar...

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International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November 1999 (30C/62) to promote the preserv...

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NAACP Day (1909): February 12

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February 12, 1909, is the anniversary of the creation of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People). It is the nation's oldest, largest, and most widely recognized grassroots...

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National Day (GM)(1965): February 18

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On February 18, 1965, the West African nation of Gambia gained its independence from Great Britain, continuing as part of the Commonwealth. National Day is a national holiday.

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National Day (GY)(1970): February 23

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On February 23, 1970, the South American country of Guyana gained its independence from Britain. National Day is a national holiday.

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National Day, (KW)(1950): February 25

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National Day in Kuwait marks the anniversary of the ascension to the throne of Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah on February 25, 1950. He was the first Emir of the modern state of Kuwait and ruled until h...

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National Day, (VN) (1930): February 3

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National Day in Vietnam marks the anniversary of the creation of the Vietnamese Communist Party on February 3, 1930. National Day is a national holiday.

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Nirvana (B)(486 BC): February 8

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Nirvana (salvation) in the Buddhist faith marks the death of Buddha. When the Buddha surpassed 80 years old, a friend Cunda invited him to dinner. Cunda prepared mushrooms, the Buddha's favorite food. Bu...

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