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Category: Anniversaries & Historic Events
Events, awareness days, holidays, and promotions related to historical anniversaries.
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. .
Anniversaries Events
Tennis Day, Ntl. Play (1874): February 23
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On February 23, 1874, Walter Wingfield (October 16, 1833 – April 18, 1912) of England patented a “New and Improved Court for Playing the Ancient Game of Tennis.” These are the same balls, rackets, nets, a...
January
Tennis Pro Day, (1919): February 17
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Howdy! We're working on the description for this event. It's one of over two thousand events added to the calendar this year. We have verified it is an authentic event and have included the organization...
January
The Day the Music Died (1959): February 3
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On February 3, 1959, Richie Valens age 17, Buddy Holly, age 22, and JP Richardson, age 24, three 1950s-era Rock-n-Roll singers, died in a plane crash on their way to a performance. This night became know...
January
Toothache Day (249 CE): February 9
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International Toothache Day marks the martyrdom of Saint Apollonia, the patron saint of Dentistry, in 249 AD. Apollonia was a young virgin, a Christian woman, who was killed in a pogrom against Christians...
January
Tootsie Roll Day, Ntl.(1896): February 23
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Tootsie Roll Day, celebrated annually, pays homage to one of America's most iconic and enduring candies – the Tootsie Roll. This day is a celebration of the candy itself and a recognition of its unique pl...
January
Total Defense Day (SG)(1942): February 15
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Total Defense Day, observed annually on February 15 in Singapore, marks a pivotal moment in the nation's history. This day commemorates the fall of Singapore to Japanese forces during World War II in 1942...
January
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, (US/MX)(1848)...
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The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, signed on February 2, 1848, is a pivotal document in North American history, marking the end of the Mexican-American War. This treaty had significant and lasting implicati...
January
Turkey's Twin Terror Earthquakes (TR/SY)(2...
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On February 6, 2023, twin earthquakes, one at Gaziantep (7.8 magnitude) at 4 AM local time and the second eight hours later centered in Kahramanmarhas, Turkey (7.5 magnitude), rocked the region, destroyin...
January
Understanding Month, World (1905): Februar...
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World Understanding Month in February emphasizes Rotary International's commitment to global peace and conflict resolution. Attorney Paul P. Harris, a lawyer in Chicago, founded Rotary International. It...
January
Union Day, (MM)(1947): February 12
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Union Day in Myanmar marks the anniversary of the Panglong Agreement on February 12, 1947. The agreement unified the nation of Burma, which changed its name in 1989 to Myanmar. Union Day is a national hol...
January
Unity Day (BI)(1991): February 5
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Burundi's Unity Day, celebrated annually on February 5, is a significant national holiday commemorating the signing of the Unity Charter in 1991. This day marks a crucial moment in the country's history,...
January
USO Day, (1941): February 4
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USO Day marks the anniversary of the founding of the United Services Organization in the months before the United States entered WWII. For many servicemen, especially those on active duty, the USO is a br...
January
Valentine's Day (269 AD): February 14
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Saint Valentines Day commemorates the work of Bishop Valentine, who died in 269 AD. At that time, Christianity was not a significant faith (that changed in 361 AD), and the Roman Empire ruled one-quarter...
January
Vegan Lipstick Day, Ntl.: February 28
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Lipstick brand CakeLipps created Vegan Lipstick Day on the birthday of the founder's grandmother. It promotes lipsticks made without animal-derived ingredients or by-products, highlighting the shift towar...
January
Victory Day (IR)(1979): February 11
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On February 11, 1979, the Shah of Iran, installed by the US and UK after a successful coup in 1953 against the democratically elected government, was deposed and forced from power by a popular uprising h...
January
Waitangi Day, Ntl. (NZ)(1840): February 6
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February 6, 1840, is the day the Treaty of Waitangi was signed by the British Empire and the 540 tribes of the Māori people, the indigenous of New Zealand. Waitangi Day is a national holiday honoring the...
January
Washington's Birthday (1732): February 22
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On February 22, 1732, General George Washington, the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and the first President of the United States, was born. He led an illustrious care...
January
Weatherman's Day, Ntl. (1744): February 5
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John Jeffries was born on February 5, 1744. He is considered America's first Weatherman (meteorologist). Jeffries began logging daily weather occurrences in Boston and providing reports to the population....
January
Wetlands Day, World (1971): February 2
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World Wetlands Day began in 1997. Ever since, government agencies, non-government organizations, and community groups worldwide have recognized World Wetlands Day, focusing on the benefits and necessity o...
January
White T-Shirt Day (1937): February 11
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White T-shirt Day commemorates the first contract signed between the American Auto Worker's Union and General Motors Corporation on February 11, 1937. "After a six-week sit-down strike by General Motors...
January
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