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Category: United States


Highlighting events in or celebrating the nations and cultures the United States of America.

This is the largest single category in LEEP Calendar. The United States of America is the default nation in the calendar. If you do not see an ISO two-letter code in the event title, it is a US event.

Who Shall I Be? Day: February 17

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Brought to you by Wellcat, Who Shall I Be? Day encourages you to decide and determine who you are and how the world will see you, not what others think you should be.

January

Crab Stuffed Flounder Day: February 18

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A simple, yet elegant dish, crab stuffed flounder is often available at finer dining establishments. If you enjoy stuffed chicken breasts, pork chops or other main dishes combining flavors and textures, C...

January

Pluto Discovered (1930): February 18

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Pluto was discovered on February 18, 1930. The search for it was inspired by Percival Lowell, a man ridiculed for his belief in Martians. The discovery is explained by astronomer and author Ken Croswell i...

January

Wine, Drink Wine Day: February 18

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There is no official origin for this particular holiday. It simply seems to have grown out of custom and fun. However, it does provide an opportunity to enjoy one of the world’s favorite (and oldest) bev...

January

Chocolate Mint Day, Ntl.: February 19

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Raise your hand if you’re addicted to Chocolate Mint M&M’s, you know, the ones that come out at Christmas. We are! There are fewer more delightful combinations of flavor than chocolate and mint, whether...

January

Lash Day, Ntl.: February 19

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First held in 2015, National Lash Day is a promotion sponsored by lash extension retailer House of Lashes.

January

Vet Girls Rise, Ntl.: February 19

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Created in 2019 to honor female veterans of the US military, Vet Girls Rise highlights the accomplishments and contributions of women to military service.

January

Cherry Pie Day: February 20

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Sweet and tart, the cherry pie is one of the most favorite pies baked. There is no specific reason for this day. It simply came about through custom. The closest association might be the legend of George...

January

Handcuff Day, Ntl. (1912): February 20

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In February 20, 1912, the US Patent Office issued patent #1,017,955 to George A. Carney for a "swinging bow ratchet type" adjustable handcuff. Today is the anniversary of that invention. Quite a few crimi...

January

Love Your Pet Day: February 20

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Love Your Pet Day doesn’t appear to have an official sponsor but it has been adopted by several local humane society groups as a day to focus on your pet’s well-being. 1. Are his/her shots up to date?...

January

Card Reading Day: February 21

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Greeting cards first appeared in China and Egypt over 2,000 years ago as a way to send greetings during celebrations like the Chinese New Year. By the 15th Century, Europeans began exchanging cards with e...

January

Grain Free Day, Ntl: February 21

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Glutton free has become a buzzword and a highly sought after characteristic in food. Grain Free Day was created in 2019 as a promotional venue by Siete Family Foods, manufacturers of grain free traditiona...

January

Sticky Bun Day, Ntl.: February 21

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Delicious, sweet, buttery and nutty, sticky buns have been a favorite breakfast sweet, (or mid afternoon sugar rush) for centuries. Sticky buns originated in the North Africa and Greece and worked thei...

January

Be Humble Day: February 22

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Be Humble Day, it’s all about humility and putting others first. There does not appear to be an originator of this event. It simply came to be through internet repetition. Wherever it originated, no one c...

January

For the Love of Mike Day: February 22

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We have absolutely no idea why Wellcat created this holiday. But, we can at least explore the phrase ‘For the Love of Mike.’ In the 1880s, rather than profaning God’s name in moments of incredulity or ex...

January

Margarita Day, Ntl.: February 22

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Which woman named Margarita is responsible for the Margarita (tequila, triple sec and lime) is debated. What is known is the drink is Mexican and was created sometime in the late 1930s or early 1940s, dep...

January

Walking the Dog Day: February 22

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National Walking the Dog Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor. However, since dogs need to be walked every day, use this day as a reminder of that. There is National Walk Your Dog Week, which occu...

January

Washington's Birthday (1732): February 22

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February 22, 1732 is the day that 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 il...

January

Wildlife Day, Ntl. (1962): February 22

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National Wildlife Day, founded in 2005, honors conservationist, 'The Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin (February 22, 1962). Irwin Died September 4, 2006. This event was created by Colleen Paige to focus on en...

January

Banana Bread Day: February 23

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This is one of the 600 plus food holidays in the LEEP Calendar. Banana Bread Day does solve one big problem though,…what to do with all those over-ripe bananas! This is one of the few delicious applica...

January
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