NATIONAL TEXAS DAY
On February 1st, National Texas Day recognizes the Lone Star State along with its fierce record of independent people and history. The 28th state may not be the only state with a record of being a republic, but their dramatic revolution and fight for independence keep Texas history alive. #NationalTexasDay
FOUR CHAPLAINS DAY
On February 3rd each year, Four Chaplains Day honors four military chaplains from World War II who sacrificed their lives for fellow service members. Read more…
NATIONAL THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED DAY
The Day the Music Died Day on February 3rd remembers the unfortunate and untimely death of singers 22-year-old Buddy Holly, 17-year-old Ritchie Valens, and 28-year-old J. P. Richardson, aka: “The Big Bopper.” These three artists died in an airplane accident on February 3, 1959, near Clear Lake, Iowa. Their pilot, Roger Peterson, also perished in the crash
NATIONAL THANK A MAIL CARRIER DAY
National Thank A Mail Carrier Day (also known as Thank a Mailman Day) on February 4th reminds us that someone makes sure the mail gets through 6 days a week 52 weeks a year. The day reminds us just how important mail carriers are to our daily lives. Take time out of your day to thank the mail carrier responsible for delivering your mail. Discover more…
NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY
National Wear Red Day, on the first Friday in February, is an annual campaign to raise awareness about heart disease in women
SAFER INTERNET DAY
Every year on the second Tuesday in February, Safer Internet Day brings tools, education, and awareness to create a safer internet for both kids and adults. From cyberbullying and identity theft to fraud and human trafficking, the internet can be a frightening place. Safer Internet Day and ConnectSafely.org aim to make the internet a better place.
Notable Birthdays for February 10
Walter A. Brown (1905-1964) – Founded of the Boston Celtics basketball team.
Leontyne Price (1927-) – Black soprano opera singer to receive international fame.
Jim Whittaker (1929-) – Mountain climber who was the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
James West (1931-) – Co-inventor of the foil electret microphone.
Roberta Flack (1937-) – R&B singer whose hits include The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Killing Me Softly with His Song.
George Stephanopoulos (1961-) – Journalist and co-anchor of Good Morning America.
Laura Dern (1967-) – Actor known for her roles in Wild at Heart and Jurassic Park.
Joe Mangrum (1969-) – Artist known for his large-scale colored sand paintings and using organic materials in his art.
Vic Fuentes (1983-) – Lead singer and co-founder of the post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil.
Memorable Events for February 10
1933 – The first singing telegram is delivered by the Postal Telegraph-Cable Company.
1996 – IBM supercomputer Deep Blue defeats chess genius Garry Kasparov.
GALENTINE’S DAY
On February 13th, Galentine’s Day brings women together to celebrate each other every year the day before Valentine’s day. Learn more…
NATIONAL CLEAN OUT YOUR COMPUTER DAY
Observed on the second Monday in February, National Clean Out Your Computer Day promotes taking time out of your day to do some basic housekeeping on your computer. Learn more…
NATIONAL RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY (See Past RAK Welcome Pardner Honorees: welcomepardner.com!)
Each year on February 17th, National Random Acts of Kindness Day grows in popularity. It is celebrated by individuals, groups, and organizations nationwide to encourage acts of kindness.
NATIONAL BATTERY DAY
Get a charge out of National Battery Day! Observed each year on February 18th, the day serves to appreciate the convenience batteries provide to our everyday lives. Learn more…