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…
NATIONAL ARABIAN HORSE DAY
Arabian horses fill their owners with a passion equal to what they hold for loved family members. So, every day to them is National Arabian Horse Day. However, on February 19, the Arabian horse is recognized as one of the most popular breeds in the world. Learn more…
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE MINT DAY
Recognized by the US National Confectioners Association, National Chocolate Mint Day is observed annually across the nation on February 19th. This holiday has been set aside for all the chocolate mint lovers to eat their favorite treats all day long. Read more…
NATIONAL CHERRY PIE DAY
Some pie lovers will be eating their favorite pie on February 20 during National Cherry Pie Day. Whether they eat it for breakfast, lunch or supper or a slice at every meal depends on just how much they love cherry pie! More pie…
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP DAY
National Leadership Day is set aside to acknowledge the power of leadership. Every year, on February 20th, we recognize the impact that leaders make in people’s lives as they seek to develop themselves and others. Discover more about our Founder…
NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY
On February 20th, pet lovers everywhere observe National Love Your Pet Day. This holiday focuses on giving extra attention to our pets. The day encourages pampering our pets and focusing on the special relationship pets hold in our lives. More pet loving information here…