📖🗣️ Notable Events

[KellytheBelly]

I found these historic events to be quite interesting, and just wanted to share!  🙂

Notable Events for October 21st:

[source: National Day Calendar - October 21 | Birthdays & Events]

1774 - The first flag to include the word "Liberty" is flown in Massachusetts.
1867 - The Medicine Lodge Treaty is signed Great Plains Indian leaders, relocating the tribes to a reservation in Indian Territory.

[While the treaty did relocate some Plains tribes, it's important to note that it was a complex event with significant cultural and historical implications. The treaty process was often fraught with misunderstandings and unequal power dynamics.]
1869 - The first shipment of fresh oysters is delivered from Baltimore.
1871 - The first amateur outdoor athletic games begin in NY.
1879 - Thomas Edison applies for a patent for an incandescent light bulb.
1915 - The first radiotelephone message overseas is made from Arlington, VA to Paris, France.

[This was a significant milestone, but it's worth noting that wireless communication had been evolving for several decades before this point.]
1917 - The first U.S. troops see action on the front lines in WWI.
1921 - President Harding delivers the first speech by a sitting U.S. president in opposition of lynching in the South.

[While this was a significant step forward, it's important to recognize that lynching persisted in the South for many years after this speech.]
1940 - Ernest Hemingway's first novel, For Whom the Bell Tolls, is published.
1944 - American forces take the city of Aachen, Germany, after three weeks.

[This was a crucial battle, but it was part of a larger Allied offensive in Western Europe.]

1959 - The Guggenheim Museum opens to the public in NY.
1959 - President Eisenhower approves the transfer of all US Army space-related activities to NASA.
1964 - My Fair Lady, starring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn, premieres in NY.
1967 - Fifty thousand people march from the Lincoln Memorial to the Pentagon in protest of the Vietnam War.

[This was a major event in the history of the anti-war movement, but it's important to note that there were many other protests and demonstrations against the war.]
1975 - Women are allowed to enroll in the Coast Guard Academy for the first time.
1986 - Journalist Edward Tracy is kidnapped in Beirut.

[This was a tragic event, and Tracy was eventually released after several years in captivity.]
1989 - Bertram Lee and Peter Bynoe become the first major sports team owners after they purchase the Denver Nuggets for $65 million.
1991 - Hostage Jesse Turner is released from captivity in Beirut after 5 years.
2019 - Facebook takes down disinformation campaigns from Iran and Russia.
2020 - Over 545 children are left without parents after being separated at the U.S./Mexican border.

[This was a highly controversial policy that led to widespread condemnation and legal challenges.]

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Notable Events for June 29th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  June 29 | Birthdays & Events]

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1613 - The original 'Globe Theatre,' in London, burns down during a performance of, 'Henry VIII,' when a theatrical cannon misfires.
1767 - 'Townshend Revenue Acts' is passed by British parliament, establishing duties on tea, glass, paint, oil, lead, and paper imported into American colonies.
1776 - San Francisco is founded.
1860 - The last stone is placed for second lighthouse to be built at Minot's Ledge, Massachusetts.
1880 - France annexes 'Tahiti,' formally establishing it as a French protectorate.
1906 - 'Mesa Verde National Park,' in Colorado, containing prehistoric cliff dwellings, is established by an act of Congress.
1927 - U.S. aviators, 'Lester Maitland,' and 'Albert Hegenberger' complete the first transpacific flight, landing in Oahu, Hawaii, after taking off from Oakland Municipal Airport, the previous day.
1940 - U.S. Congress passes the, 'Alien Registration Act.'
1941 - German forces invade and occupy Lviv, Ukraine, leading to the slaughter of thousands, as part of their invasion of Soviet territory.
1954 - Dr. Robert Oppenheimer's security clearance is revoked by the, 'Atomic Energy Commission.'
1956 - Hollywood icon, 'Marilyn Monroe' marries playwright, 'Arthur Miller,' in a civil ceremony.
1957 - 'Buddy Holly' records, 'Peggy Sue.'
1958 - 'Pelé' leads Brazil to their first World Cup title, defeating Sweden 5-2.
1967 - Actress, 'Jayne Mansfield' is killed in a car crash.
1967 - 'Mick Jagger,' and 'Keith Richards,' of The Rolling Stones, are found guilty on drug possession charges [sentences were later suspended on appeal].
1968 - Pink Floyd's second studio album, 'A Saucerful of Secrets,' is released in the U.K.
1968 - The Small Faces' album, 'Ogden's Nut Gone Flake' begins a six-week run at #1 on the U.K. album chart.
1968 - The free concert in Hyde Park, 'Hyde Park Live,' is held in London, with, 'Pink Floyd,' 'Jethro Tull,' 'Tyrannosaurus Rex,' and 'Roy Harper.'
1969 - Following a performance at the 'Denver Pop Festival,' 'Noel Redding' leaves 'The Jimi Hendrix Experience.'
1969 - The 'Harlem Cultural Festival' begins, in Mt. Morris Park, featuring numerous Black performers.
1972 - In 'Furman v. Georgia,' the U.S. Supreme Court rules [5-4] that capital punishment, as applied, is unconstitutional.
[This decision was later reversed in 1976.]
1974 - 'Gordon Lightfoot' scores his only chart-topping single with, 'Sundown.'
1974 - Soviet ballet virtuoso 'Mikhail Baryshnikov' defects from the USSR, in Toronto, while on tour with the Kirov Ballet.
1974 - 'Neil Peart' replaces 'John Rutsey' as Rush's drummer.
1975 - Folk singer, 'Tim Buckley' dies of a heroin and morphine overdose, at '28.'
1976 - The 'Seychelles' gain independence from the United Kingdom.
1978 - 'Peter Frampton' is involved in a serious car accident in the Bahamas, breaking his arm and cracking ribs.
1984 - 'Cannonball Run II,' 'Conan the Destroyer,' and 'Bachelor Party' are released in theaters.
1985 - 'David Bowie' and 'Mick Jagger' record a version of, 'Dancing in the Street,' for the 'Live Aid' charity.
1985 - John Lennon's '1965 Rolls-Royce Phantom V' limousine, with its psychedelic paint job, sells for over $3 million at a Sotheby's auction.
1986 - 'Richard Branson' breaks the record for the fastest Atlantic crossing by boat in his speedboat, 'Virgin Atlantic Challenger II.'
1988 - 'Coming to America' debuts in theaters.
1990 - 'Chlorofluorocarbons' [CFCs], a substance highly damaging to the ozone layer, are banned under the London Amendment to the 'Montreal Protocol.'
1995 - The Space Shuttle Atlantis docks with the Russian space station Mir for the first time, marking a new era of cooperation in space between the former Cold War adversaries.
1995 - Ringo Starr's first-ever TV commercial, for 'Pizza Hut,' debuts in the U.S.
2001 - 'A.I. Artificial Intelligence,' and 'Pootie Tang' are released in theaters.
2005 - 'War of the Worlds' debuts in theaters.
2005 - 'The Rooms' cultural facility opens, in St. John’s in Newfoundland, and Labrador.
2007 - 'Apple' releases its first-generation, 'iPhone,' revolutionizing the smartphone industry.
2007 - 'Ratatouille' is released in theaters.
2009 - American hedge-fund investment manager, 'Bernie Madoff' receives a sentence of up to 150 years, in prison, for operating the largest Ponzi scheme in history.
2010 - Two workers are killed dismantling a 'Rolling Stones' stage, in Madrid.
2011 - 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' debuts in theaters.
2012 - 'Ted,' Tyler Perry's 'Madea's Witness Protection,' and 'Magic Mike' are released in theaters.
2022 - 'R. Kelly' is sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after being convicted of racketeering and violating the, 'Mann Act.'
2020 - The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 'Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President,' and 'Fellows of Harvard College,' effectively end race-based affirmative action, in college admissions, in the United States.

Other Observances:

National Almond Buttercrunch Day
[A day to enjoy this sweet, crunchy treat.]
National Darts Day
[Founded in 2025, this day celebrates the game of darts.]
National Waffle Iron Day
[Time to make some delicious waffles!]
Hug Holiday
[Spread some love with hugs.]
National Guy Day
[An excellent way to celebrate all the great Guys out there!]
National Bacon Burnt Ends Day
[It's a day to recognize and enjoy bacon burnt ends, a delicious BBQ treat.]
Outdoor Equipment Maintenance Day
[A day to help you keep our outdoor equipment in good working order.]
National Dieselbilly Day
[This day It commemorates the birthday and work of musician, Bill Kirchen, the self-proclaimed 'King of Dieselbilly.' Kirchen’s career has spanned over five decades and he remains active today.]
San Francisco’s Birthday
[Situated between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, this historic city is known for its iconic landmarks, unique architecture, cultural diversity, and progressive spirit. San Francisco was founded on June 29, 1776, by Spanish colonists when they officially raised the Spanish flag at the Presidio of San Francisco. What began as a humble settlement has since grown into a thriving metropolis that’s home to almost one million people.]
International Day of the Tropics
[Its purpose is to acknowledge the extraordinary variety of the tropics while shedding more light on the distinctive challenges and opportunities that are faced by tropical areas.]
International Mud Day
[Get messy and have some fun in the mud.]
Log Cabin Day
[A day to appreciate the simplicity and charm of log cabins.]
St. Peter's Day  [Feast of Saints Peter and Paul]
[A Christian observance honoring Saints Peter and Paul.]
National Camera Day
[Grab your camera (or phone!) and capture some memories. This day celebrates the fact that photography, once so complicated it took a scientist to understand, is now part of our everyday lives. The word 'photography' is based on two Greek words that, when put together, mean 'writing with light.' It’s a beautiful way of describing what a camera lets us do — tell a story without the use of words. It all goes back more than 800 years to the invention of the camera obscura.]
World Industrial Design Day
[Celebrate the innovative field of industrial design.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for March 15th:

[source: National Day Calendar - March 15 | Birthdays & Events]

[+ Generic AI Search Results]/[Other sources: WIKI, and Days of the Year.]

44 BC - Julius Caesar, the Roman dictator, is assassinated by a group of senators on the Ides of March.
933 - Henry the Fowler, the German King, defeats a Hungarian army at the Battle of Riade.
1493 - Christopher Columbus returns to Spain after his first voyage to the New World.
1820 - Maine is admitted as the twenty-third U.S. state.
1892 - New York unveils the automatic voting machine.
[While there were earlier patents, the voting machine widely attributed as the first successful automatic one was used in Lockport, New York, in 1892.]
1917 - Tsar Nicholas II of Russia abdicates the throne, marking the end of the Romanov dynasty.
[This event is a pivotal moment in history as it marked the end of the Romanov dynasty, which had ruled Russia for over 300 years, and paved the way for the Russian Revolution and the rise of the Soviet Union.]
1937 - The first blood bank opens in Chicago.
[The first blood bank in the United States opened at Cook County Hospital in Chicago in March 1937.]
1939 - Germany occupied Czechoslovakia.
1965 - T.G.I. Friday's opens their first restaurant in N.Y.
[The first T.G.I. Friday's restaurant opened in Manhattan, New York City, in 1965.]
1965 - President Lyndon B. Johnson addresses a joint session of Congress, calling for legislation to guarantee voting rights, which led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
1972 - Francis Ford Coppola's film "The Godfather" premieres.
1985 - The first Internet domain (symbolics.com) is registered.
[Symbolics.com was the first domain name registered on March 15, 1985.]
1990 - Mikhail Gorbachev was elected as the first President of the Soviet Union.  
2011 - The Syrian Civil War began.
2012 - Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich begins serving his prison sentence for corruption.
2018 - A pedestrian bridge under construction in Miami collapses, killing six people.
2019 - A gunman kills 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Here are some other events, holidays, and observances associated with March 15th:

National Quilting Day (Third Saturday in March)
National Shoe The World Day
Everything You Think is Wrong Day
National Pears Helene Day

National Kansas Day

Brutus Day
Buzzards Day
Dumbstruck Day
Ides of March
International Day Against Police Brutality  
International Day of Action Against Canadian Seal Slaughter
International Day to Combat Islamophobia  
International Eat an Animal for PETA Day
International Sports Car Racing Day (Third Saturday in March)  
Maple Syrup Saturday (Third Saturday of March)
National Corndog Day (Third Saturday of March)
National Peanut Lovers Day
National VO Day
Play the Recorder Day (Third Saturday of March)
Save the Panther Day (Third Saturday in March)
True Confessions Day
World Consumer Rights Day
World Contact Day
World Essential Workers Day  
World Speech Day
Worldwide Quilting Day (Third Saturday in March)
  
Weekly Holidays that include March 15th:

Brain Awareness Week (March 10-16, 2025)
Campfire USA Birthday Week (March 9-15, 2025)
Down's Syndrome Awareness Week (March 15-21, 2025)
Endometriosis Awareness Week (March 4-19, 2025)
Fairtrade Fortnight (March 3-16, 2025)
Girl Scout Week (March 9-15, 2025)
International Brain Awareness Week (March 10-16, 2025)  
Lent (Begins on Ash Wednesday - March 5 - April 17, 2025)
Make Mine Chocolate (Campaign kicks off annually on Feb 15, and ends on Easter which is April 20, 2025)
MS Awareness Week (March 9-15, 2025)  
National Bubble Gum Week (March 9-15, 2025)
National Green Week (February 4 - April 30, 2025)
National Older Workers Employment Week (March 9-15, 2025)
National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week (March 9-15, 2025)
National Sleep Awareness Week (March 9-15, 2025)
Nutrition and Hydration Week (United Kingdom) (March 10-16, 2025)
Orthodox Lent (Begins on Ash Wednesday - March 3, 2025 - April 19, 2025)
Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 9-15, 2025)
Ramadan (Evening of February 28, 2025 - Evening of March 30, 2025)

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for March 14th:

[source: National Day Calendar - March 14 | Birthdays & Events]

1794 - Eli Whitney is granted a patent for the cotton gin.
1900 - The Gold Standard Act is passed by the U.S. Congress, placing the United States currency on the gold standard.
1903 - President Roosevelt establishes the first wildlife refuge.

[Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge.]
1923 - President Warren G. Harding becomes the first U.S. President to file and pay income taxes.
1939 - Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli is elected Pope Pius XII.
1942 - The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is established.
1942 - Anne Miller becomes the first patient to be treated with penicillin in the U.S.
[Incorrect. Stating Anne Miller was the first patient is not definitively accurate and often sources point to earlier uses on men. However, on March 14, 1942, doctors in Connecticut administered penicillin (antibiotic) to a woman named Anne Miller, who was deathly ill with streptococcal septicemia. She made a full recovery, and became the first patient cured with penicillin.]
1950 - The FBI's "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" list is created.
2019 - Emma Haruka Iwao, a Google employee, breaks the world record for calculating pi to 31.4 trillion digits using Google Cloud on Pi Day.

Other [Recurring] Observances:

✨   National Learn About Butterflies Day

✨   National Write Your Story Day

✨   National Potato Chip Day

✨   National Children's Craft Day

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for March 13th:

[source: National Day Calendar - March 13 | Birthdays & Events]

1781 - Discovery of Uranus: Astronomer William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus.
[This is a major event in the history of astronomy.]
1862 - The Prohibiting the Return of Slaves Act is passed by Congress, setting the stage for the Emancipation Proclamation.
[The 'Act Prohibiting the Return of Slaves' was indeed passed in 1862. It was a significant step towards the Emancipation Proclamation, as it prevented Union forces from returning escaped slaves to their owners.]
1897 - San Diego State University is founded.
[San Diego State University was founded in 1897 as the San Diego Normal School.]
1942 - Julia Flikke becomes first woman colonel in U.S. army.
[Julia C. Flikke was the first woman to be a colonel in the U.S. Army.]
1970 - The Digital Equipment Corp introduces the PDP-11 minicomputer.
[The PDP-11 was a very influential minicomputer.]
2013 - Election of Pope Francis: Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected Pope, taking the name Francis.
[This was a historically significant election, as he's the first pope from the Americas.]
2023 - Vinyl records outsell CDs for the first time since 1987 in the U.S.
[Vinyl record sales have seen a resurgence, and in 2023, they did indeed outsell CDs in the U.S.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for March 12th:

[source: National Day Calendar - March 12 | Birthdays & Events]

1664 - New Jersey becomes an English colony.
[In 1664, the English took control of the area that is now New Jersey from the Dutch.]
1755 - The first steam engine is installed to pump water from a mine.
[This is generally accurate. Steam engines were indeed used for this purpose in that era. However pinpointing "the first" is very difficult. Early steam engines development was a progressing process. But it is true that in the middle 1700's they were being used to pump water from mines.]
1884 - Mississippi establishes the first state college for women.
[Mississippi established the Industrial Institute and College (now Mississippi University for Women) in 1884. It is recognized as the first state-supported college for women in the United States.]
1894 - Coca-Cola is sold in bottles for the first time.
[1894 was the year Coca-Cola began to be bottled and sold.]
1904 - Andrew Carnegie establishes Carnegie Hero Fund.
[The Carnegie Hero Fund was established by Andrew Carnegie in 1904.]
1912 - The Girl Guides (later renamed the Girl Scouts) is founded.
[Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts (originally Girl Guides) in the United States in 1912.]
1945 - New York becomes the first state to prohibit discrimination by race and creed in employment.
[New York did pass legislation in 1945 prohibiting discrimination in employment.]
1970 - The voting age in the U.S. is lowered from 21 to 18.
[The 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1971, lowered the voting age to 18. However, congress did pass legislation in 1970 that lowered the voting age in federal elections. So 1970 is the start of the change.]

Other Notable Occurrences:

✨   National Girl Scout Day

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for March 9th:

[source: National Day Calendar - March 9 | Birthdays & Events]

1776 - Adam Smith publishes The Wealth of Nations.
['An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations' was indeed published in 1776.]
1842 - Gold in California is documented for the first time.
[While the most famous gold discovery that sparked the California Gold Rush happened in 1848, there were earlier documented findings. So, it is correct that gold was documented before 1848. There were discoveries prior to the more famous one.]
1858 - Albert Potts receives the patent for the street mailbox.
[This is generally accurate. Street mailboxes began to be patented and put into use around this time. So that date is within the correct time frame.]
1931 - The electron microscope is invented by German physicist Ernst Ruska.
1933 - President Roosevelt submits the Emergency Banking Act.
[President Franklin D. Roosevelt did submit the Emergency Banking Act in 1933, during the Great Depression.]
1959 - The Barbie doll makes its debut.
[Barbie debuted at the American Toy Fair in New York City on March 9, 1959.]
1961 - The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 9, carrying a dog and a human dummy, paving the way for human spaceflight.
1986 - NASA announces searchers found the remains of Challenger astronauts.
[The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred in January 1986, and the recovery of the crews' remains took place in the following months.]
2011 - Space Shuttle Discovery completes its final mission, landing at Kennedy Space Center.

Other Notable Occurrences:

Daylight Saving Time Begins  [second Sunday in March]

National Observances:

✨   National Meatball Day

✨   National Get Over It Day

✨   National Crab Meat Day

✨   National Barbie Day

✨   National I AM Day  [second Sunday in March]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for March 8th:

[source: National Day Calendar - March 8 | Birthdays & Events]

💪🏻💜💪🏻  International Women's Day:  This is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

1817 - The New York Stock Exchange is founded.
[While the roots of the NYSE go back to the 1792 Buttonwood Agreement, the organization was formally constituted as the 'New York Stock & Exchange Board.' It became the New York Stock Exchange in 1863. Therefore the answer here is a little bit misleading. So I would not say it is completely accurate.]
1884 - Susan B. Anthony addresses the House Judiciary Committee advocating for a woman's right to vote.
[This is generally accurate. Susan B. Anthony was a tireless advocate for women's suffrage, and she did address congressional committees on multiple occasions.]
1910 - Raymonde de Laroche becomes the first woman to receive a pilot's license.
1934 - Edwin Hubble shares a photo galaxies larger than the amount of stars found in the Milky Way.
[Edwin hubble made many contributions to the science of Cosmology. One of those contributions, was his discovery of Galaxies outside of our own. That the universe was bigger than previously thought. The statement is accurate in that Edwin Hubble expanded our knowledge of galaxies and the scale of the universe.]
1945 - The first International Women's Day is observed around the world.
[This is inaccurate. International Women's Day has a complex history, with its roots in socialist movements of the early 20th century. While it gained widespread recognition in the mid-20th century, it was not 'first observed around the world' in 1945. It's origins stem from the early 1900's.]
1965 - The first U.S. combat forces arrive in Vietnam.
[This is generally accurate. While there were U.S. military advisors in Vietnam prior to 1965, the deployment of significant combat forces escalated in that year.]
1971 - In the 'Fight of the Century,' Joe Frazier defeats Muhammad Ali.
1978 - The first episode of the radio comedy 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' is broadcast.

Other Observances:

✨   National Oregon Day

✨   National Proofreading Day

✨   National Peanut Cluster Day

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for March 7th:

[source: National Day Calendar - March 7 | Birthdays & Events]

1778 - Captain James Cook sees the Oregon coast for the first time.
[Captain James Cook did indeed sight the Oregon coast in 1778. Specifically, on March 7, 1778, he made landfall and named Cape Foulweather.]
1801 - Massachusetts enacts first voter registration law.
[Massachusetts was a very early state to implement voter registration laws.]
1876 - Alexander Graham Bell is granted a patent for his telephone.
1929 - The first nonstop flight from America to Asia across the Bering Strait is made by Noel Wien and Calvin Cripe.
1945 - The 9th Armoured Division attacks Remagen Germany and crosses Rhine.
[The capture of the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen by the 9th Armored Division in March 1945 was a significant event in World War II.]
1965 - 'Bloody Sunday' in Selma, Alabama, where police violently attack civil rights marchers.  
1971 - A speech by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman helps spark the Bangladesh War of Independence.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for March 6th:

[source: National Day Calendar - March 6 | Birthdays & Events]

1646 - Joseph Jenckes receives the first patent for making scythes (hand held crop cutters).
[This is largely accurate. Joseph Jenckes did receive the first machine patent in North America in 1646. This patent covered a water-driven machine for making scythes, sawmill saw blades, and other edged tools. He also later did get a patent for an improved scythe in 1655. So he was very involved in scythe development.]
1808 - The first college orchestra is founded at Harvard.
[This is generally accepted. Harvard is credited with having the first college orchestra.]
1831 - Edgar Allan Poe is court-martialed and dismissed from West Point for gross neglect of duty and disobedience of orders.
[Edgar Allan Poe's time at West Point ended with a court-martial and dismissal.]
1836 - The Battle of the Alamo: The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, fell to Mexican forces after a 13-day siege. This pivotal event in the Texas Revolution resulted in the deaths of numerous Texan defenders, including Davy Crockett.
1857 - Dred Scott Decision: The U.S. Supreme Court issued the Dred Scott v. Sandford decision, ruling that enslaved people were not citizens and that Congress could not prohibit slavery in territories. This decision significantly deepened the divide leading to the Civil War.
1869 - Mendeleev's Periodic Table: Dmitri Mendeleev presented his first version of the periodic table of elements to the Russian Chemical Society.
1886 - The Nightingale become the first nurses' magazine to be printed in the U.S.
[It is difficult to verify that it was the absolute first. But there where nursing journals that where being published around this time. So while it may not be able to be confirmed as the absolute first, there where nursing publications being produced.]
1933 - First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt becomes to first First Lady to hold a press conference.
[Eleanor Roosevelt did pioneer the practice of First Ladies holding regular press conferences.]
1944 - The U.S. Army Air Forces begins bombing Berlin in the daylight.
[The U.S. Army Air Forces conducted daylight bombing raids on Berlin.]
1957 - Ghana Independence: Ghana gained its independence from British colonial rule, becoming the first sub-Saharan African nation to do so.
1967 - Stalin's Daughter Defection: Joseph Stalin's daughter, Svetlana Alliluyeva, defected to the West, causing an international sensation.

Recurring Observances:

✨   National Oreo Cookie Day

✨   National Dress Day

✨   National Dentist's Day

✨   National Frozen Food Day

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for March 5th:

[source: National Day Calendar - March 5 | Birthdays & Events]

1770 - The Boston Massacre: This pivotal event in the lead-up to the American Revolution occurred, where British troops fired on a crowd, killing five.  
1836 - The first pistol (36-caliber "Texas" model) is manufactured.
[This is largely accurate. It refers to the Colt Paterson revolver. Samuel Colt patented his design in 1836, and it was produced in Paterson, New Jersey. The .36 caliber 'Texas' model became particularly well-known, especially due to its use by the Texas Rangers.]
1836 - The Alamo: During the Texas Revolution, the Alamo fell to Mexican forces after a 13-day siege.
1849 - Zachary Taylor becomes the 12th President of the U.S.
[Zachary Taylor was sworn in as the 12th President of the United States.]
1933 - President Roosevelt proclaims a 10-day bank holiday to restore confidence in the U.S. caused by the Great Depression.
[In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared a 'bank holiday' shortly after taking office, as a crucial part of his response to the Great Depression.]
1935 - The first premature baby health law is enacted in Illinois.
1953 - Death of Joseph Stalin: The Soviet Union's longtime leader, Joseph Stalin, died on this day.
1960 - Che Guevara Photograph: Alberto Korda took his iconic photograph of Che Guevara, Guerrillero Heroico.
1963 - Country music stars Patsy Cline, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Cowboy Copas and their pilot Randy Hughes are killed in a plane crash.
[A tragic plane crash that took the lives of these country music legends.]

Recurring Observances:

Ash Wednesday: In 2025 March 5th is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of lent.
National Cheese Doodle Day: A day to celebrate the popular cheesy snack.
National Absinthe Day: A day to recognize the historic liquor.
National Multiple Personality Day: A day to bring awareness to Dissociative identity disorder.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for March 4th:

[source: National Day Calendar - March 4 | Birthdays & Events]

1789 - The first Congress meets to put the Constitution into effect.
[The First Congress of the United States convened in 1789. This was a crucial step in establishing the new government under the Constitution.]
1791 - Vermont becomes the 14th state to join the Union.
[Vermont joined the United States in 1791.]
1801 - Thomas Jefferson becomes the first President to be inaugurated in Washington, D.C.
1809 - James Madison becomes first President to be inaugurated in American-made clothes.
1841 - President Harrison delivers the longest Presidential Inauguration Speech with 8,443 words.
[William Henry Harrison's 1841 inaugural address is indeed the longest on record.]
1901 - President McKinley is inaugurated as President for the second time.
[William McKinley was inaugurated for his second term in 1901.]
1913 - The Congress forms the Department of Labor.
[The Department of Labor was established in 1913.]
1913 - The first law regulating the shooting of migratory birds is passed.
[The Weeks-McLean Act was passed in 1913, which was the first federal law that regulated the shooting of migratory birds.]
1929 - Republican Charles Curtis becomes the first Native American to be VP of the U.S.
[Charles Curtis, who had Kaw Native American ancestry, became Vice President in 1929.]
1933 - Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes the 32nd President.
1944 - The U.S. conducts their first bombing of Berlin.
[1944 was the year that the US conducted it's first bombing raids on Berlin.]
1957 - The S&P 500 stock market index is introduced.
1985 - The Food and Drug Administration approves a blood test for HIV infection.

It is also of note that due to the passing of the 20th amendment, Presidential inaugurations now take place on January 20th.
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There are many 'National Days' that take place on March 4th.

These include, but are not limited to:

✨  National Grammar Day  
✨  National Pound Cake Day
✨  Paczki Day
✨  Fastnacht Day
✨  National Sons Day
✨  National Hug a G.I. Day
✨  Marching Music Day
✨  National Pancake Day - IHOP  [changes annually]
✨  Fat Tuesday

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for March 3rd:

[source: National Day Calendar - March 3 | Birthdays & Events]

1634 - The first tavern is opened in Boston, Massachusetts.
[This is generally considered accurate.]
1791- The first Internal Revenue Act is implemented taxing taxing distilled spirits & carriages.
[This act is famous for sparking the Whiskey Rebellion.]
1842 - The first child labor law regulating working hours is passed in Massachusetts.
[Massachusetts was indeed a pioneer in early child labor legislation.]
1845 - Florida becomes the 27th to join the Union.
[Florida becomes the 27th state of the United States.]
1849 - Congress establishes the U.S. Home Department (Department of the Interior).
1863 - The first wartime military draft bill is enacted.
[The Enrollment Act of 1863.]
1863 - The Idaho Territory is split from the Dakota, Nebraska, and Washington territories.
1871 - Congress changes Indian tribes status from independent to dependent.
[This is a simplification of a complex legal shift. In 1871, Congress passed the Indian Appropriations Act, which ended the practice of treating tribes as independent nations with whom the U.S. government made treaties. This effectively made them wards of the federal government. So, while it is a simplified statement, it is a generally accurate representation of the shift in federal policy. The 1871 Indian Appropriations Act is the one that changed the tribes status to wards of the federal government.]
1871 - The Civil Service system is established by Congress.
[The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act was passed in 1883. While efforts towards civil service reform were ongoing, the formal system was established in 1883, not 1871.]
1873 - The U.S. Congress passes the Comstock Law, which prohibits the distribution of 'obscene' materials through the mail.
1879 - Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood becomes the first female lawyer heard by the Supreme Court.
1885 - AT&T becomes a company.
1885 - Congress passes Indian Appropriations Act making Indians wards of federal government.
[As explained above, The 1871 act is the main act that shifted the status of the tribes. the 1885 act did not change the tribes status to wards, that was already done, but continued appropriations and control of the tribes.]
1889 - President Harrison opens 1.9 million-acres of Indian Territory for settlement.
[This was the Oklahoma Land Run.]
1891 - The Shoshone National Forest becomes the first national forest in the world.
1891 - Congress creates the Office of Superintendent of Immigration (later to become the Treasury Department).
1891 - The Office of Immigration is opened by Congress.
[This is redundant to the previous point, but accurate.]
1899 - George Dewey becomes the first Admiral of the Navy.
1903 - NC becomes the first state to require the registration of nurses.
1905 - The Forest Service forms in the U.S.
1913 - The Woman's Suffrage Movement protests through Washington, D.C.
[This was a significant march. Thousands of women march in the Woman Suffrage Procession in Washington, D.C., advocating for voting rights.]
1915 - The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) is created, later becoming NASA.
1923 - Time Magazine is published for the first time.
[The first issue of Time magazine is published.]
1931 - 'The Star-Spangled Banner' is officially adopted as the national anthem of the United States.
1956 - Heartbreak Hotel (Elvis Presley) hits #1 on the Billboard Charts.
1991 - Footage of the beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers is recorded, leading to widespread outrage.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for March 2nd:

[source: National Day Calendar - March 2 | Birthdays & Events]

1807 - Congress passes the Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves, making it illegal to import slaves into the U.S.
[The Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves was passed in 1807, and it took effect on January 1, 1808. It made the importation of slaves into the United States illegal.]
1819 - Congress passes its first immigration law.
[The Immigration Act of 1819 was the first U.S. federal legislation designed to regulate immigration.]
1836 - Texas declares its independence from Mexico.
1866 - The first company in the U.S. begins making sewing needles by machine.
[To verify this level of very specific manufacturing history would require very deep dives into manufacturing history. However, the period of the mid to late 1800's was a period of rapid industrialization, and it is very believable that this type of manufacturing would have begun at this time.]
1867 - The Department of Education is created by Congress.
[This is mostly accurate. In 1867, Congress established the Department of Education. However, it was initially a department that gathered information, it did not have the same functions as the modern Department of Education.]
1867 - Congress passes the first Reconstruction Act to help determine how the southern states will reenter the Union.
[This is generally accurate. The Reconstruction Acts were a series of acts, with the first one being passed in 1867. These acts did set the conditions for the Southern states to re-enter the Union.]
1901 - The U.S. Congress passes the Platt Amendment, which limited the autonomy of Cuba.
1901 - The United States Steel Corporation is founded.
1925 - The U.S. begins marking and numbering roads across the country.
[The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1925 authorized the creation of a national numbering system for highways, which led to the marking and numbering of roads across the U.S.]
1933 - The film 'King Kong' premieres in New York City.
1939 - Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli is elected Pope and took the name Pius XII.
1962 - In Burma, the army led by General Ne Win seizes power in a coup d'état.
1962 - Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points in an NBA game, a record that still stands.
1965 - The US and Republic of Vietnam Air Force begin Operation Rolling Thunder, a sustained bombing campaign against North Vietnam.
1969 - The Anglo-French Concorde conducts its first test flight. 
1970 - Rhodesia declares itself a republic.
1972 - The Pioneer 10 space probe is launched.  
1983 - Compact discs and players are released in the United States.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for February 28th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  February 28 | Birthdays & Events]

1787 - The charter establishing the the University of Pittsburgh is granted.
[This is largely accurate. The University of Pittsburgh was founded as the Pittsburgh Academy in 1787. So, the charter for the beginning of what is now the University of Pittsburgh was granted in 1787. It is important to note that the name of the institution changed over time.]
1810 - The first fire insurance company is organized.
[To verify this would require a more specific location. There were many early fire insurance companies, and their founding dates vary depending on location. Therefore it is hard to say if that is a universal fact. More specific area information would be needed.]
1909 - The first National Woman's Day is observed in the U.S.
[This is generally correct. The first National Woman's Day in the United States was observed on February 28, 1909.]
1956 - Engineer Wright Forrester is issued a patent for computer core memory.
[It is more commonly known that Fredrick Forrester developed core memory. But looking into Wright Forrester, it is possible that he also had patents in that area. More research would be needed to fully verify this. Core memory development had many contributors.]
1977 - The first killer whale is born in captivity in California.
[This warrants some nuance. While killer whales had been born in captivity before, 1977 saw the birth of the first killer whale to survive in captivity at SeaWorld San Diego. So, the statement is generally accurate, but the detail of survival is important.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for March 1st:

[source: National Day Calendar - March 1 | Birthdays & Events]

1642 - Georgeana (York) in Maine becomes the first incorporated city in America.
[This is generally considered accurate. York, Maine, then known as Georgeana, holds the distinction of being the first incorporated city in what would become the United States.]
1692 - The Salem Witch Trials begin after Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne and Tituba are brought before local magistrates.
[This event marks the beginning of the infamous Salem Witch Trials.]
1785 - The Promotion of Agriculture is organized.
[This is a little vague. It is true that agricultural societies were being formed at this time. To be more precise, agricultural societies were beginning to form in the late 1700's to promote better farming practices. So the general idea is correct.]
1790 - The first U.S. census authorized.
[The first United States census is authorized.]
1803 - Ohio becomes 17th state to join the Union.
1864 - Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler becomes the first Black woman to receive a medical degree in the U.S.
1872 - Yellowstone National Park becomes the world's first national park.
[Yellowstone National Park is established as the world's first national park. Yellowstone's designation as a national park was a landmark event.]
1879 - The Library of Hawaii is founded.
1909 - The first university school of nursing is established in Minnesota.
[To make this more precise, the University of Minnesota School of Nursing was one of the earliest university-based nursing programs in the United States.]
1932 - The infant son of Charles Lindbergh is kidnapped.
1937 - The first permanent license plates for an automobile is issued in Connecticut.
[Connecticut did indeed pioneer the use of 'permanent' license plates in 1937. These plates used annual inserts to indicate the current registration year.]
1961 - President John F. Kennedy establishes the Peace Corps.
1974 - Watergate scandal: Seven are indicted for their role in the Watergate break-in and charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice.
1992 - Bosnia and Herzegovina declares its independence from Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
1998 - The Titanic film grosses over $1 billion worldwide.
[The film 'Titanic' becomes the first film to gross over $1 billion worldwide. James Cameron's 'Titanic' was a massive box office success. The film surpassed the $1 billion mark, in 1998.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for February 27th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  February 27 | Birthdays & Events]

1801 - Washington, D.C. is placed under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress after the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801 is passed.
[The District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801 did indeed place the District of Columbia under the control of the U.S. Congress.]
1813 - The first federal vaccination legislation enacted.
[During this time period, there was legislation enacted regarding vaccinations.]
1827 - Mardi Gras is celebrated in New Orleans for the first time.
[While Mardi Gras traditions where present before this date, 1827 is the date of the first recorded street processions in New Orleans, Louisiana.]
1919 - The American Association for Hard of Hearing is formed in NYC.
[The organization that would become the Hearing Loss Association of America was indeed founded in New York City, in 1919.]
1933 - Reichstag Fire: Germany's parliament building, the Reichstag, is set on fire.
[This event in Germany, where the Reichstag building was set ablaze, was a pivotal moment in the rise of Nazi power. Adolf Hitler used the fire as a pretext to suppress civil liberties and consolidate his control, and used it as a pretext to suppress political opposition.]
1942 - Battle of the Java Sea: During World War II, this naval battle saw Imperial Japanese forces achieve a decisive victory over the Allies.
1951 - 22nd Amendment Ratified: The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which limits a president to two terms in office, is ratified.
1972 - Nixon's Visit to China: President Richard Nixon and Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai issues the Shanghai Communiqué, marking a significant step towards normalizing relations between the United States and China.
1973 - American Indian Movement occupies Wounded Knee.
1991 - Gulf War: U.S. President George H.W. Bush announces that 'Kuwait is liberated.'
[U.S. President George H.W. Bush announces the liberation of Kuwait and the end of the Gulf War.]
2010 - Chile Earthquake: A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Chile, causing widespread damage and triggering a tsunami.
2019 - The House of Representatives passes a new law requiring federal background checks before purchasing a firearm.
[This is generally accurate. In February 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives did pass H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, which aimed to expand federal background check requirements for firearm purchases.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for February 26th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  February 26 | Birthdays & Events]

747 BC - According to Ptolemy, the epoch (origin) of the Nabonassar Era began at noon on this date. This is significant for historical chronology.
1815 - Napoleon Bonaparte escapes from exile on the island of Elba, leading to his 'Hundred Days' return.
1848 - The 'Communist Manifesto' by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels is published.
1909 - The first public demonstration of Kinemacolor, an early color motion picture process, takes place in London.
1914 - The New York Museum of Science & Industry is created.
[It's important to note that this museum had a history and evolved over time.]
1914 - The launch of the HMHS Britannic at the Harland and Wolff shipyards in Belfast.
[This was the sister ship to the RMS Titanic.]
1919 - The Grand Canyon National Park is created after President Wilson signs the Act from Congress.
[President Woodrow Wilson did sign the act establishing Grand Canyon National Park on February 26, 1919.]
1930 - The first red and green traffic lights are installed in NYC.
[While traffic lights were evolving during that period, it would be difficult to say those where the absolute first. But traffic light technology was advancing in that time period.]
1936 - The February 26 Incident in Japan: a failed coup d'état attempt by young military officers.
1954 - The first photo engraving is used in Massachusetts.
[This type of very specific local event is hard to generally verify. There is a lot of photogravure history that is complicated, so this could be correct, at a local level.]
1973 - Secretariat wins the Triple Crown.
[Secretariat did not win the triple crown on February 26th. The Triple Crown races take place in May and June. Secretariat won the triple crown in 1973, but those races occurred in the spring.]
1975 - The first televised kidney transplant is aired on the Today Show (NBC).
[It appears that the statement regarding the first televised kidney transplant airing on the Today Show (NBC) in 1975 is generally accepted. However, it's important to understand the nuances of how 'televised' can be interpreted.]
1991 - Tim Berners-Lee introduces WorldWideWeb, the first web browser.
1993 - The World Trade Center bombing: a terrorist attack in New York City where a truck bomb explodes in the parking garage.  
2009 - Former Serbian president Milan Milutinovic was acquitted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia regarding war crimes during the Kosovo War.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for February 25th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  February 25 | Birthdays & Events]

1751 - The first performing monkey exhibit is held in NYC.
[Historical records indicate that in 1751, a performing monkey was exhibited in New York City, although it's difficult to verify the first performing monkey exhibit in NYC. It is known that in the 18th century, exotic animal exhibits were popular.]
1836 - Samuel Colt is granted a patent for his revolver firearm.
[Samuel Colt did indeed receive a patent for his revolver in 1836. This is a significant event in firearms history.]
1862 - The First Legal Tender Act 1862 passes putting the $1 bill into circulations.
[While the Legal Tender Act of 1862 did authorize the issuance of paper money, these were 'United States Notes,' which were different from the later standardized $1 bills we know today. So, the act did start paper money circulation, but not the modern $1 bill.]
1870 - Hiram Rhodes Revels (R-MS) becomes the first Black to sit in Congress.
[Hiram Rhodes Revels became the first African American to serve in the United States Congress. This was a landmark moment in American political history.]
1879 - Congress passed the first Timberland Protection Act.
[It is true that acts to protect timberlands were passed, and that this time period saw growing federal involvement in those protections. Information shows that there was many timber protection acts through the years, and that one very important date, 1871, is where there was a federal act that provided $5,000 for 'protection of timberlands.' Primarily this was intended for the protection of naval timber reservations.]
1901 - The U.S. Steel Corporation is organized under J. P. Morgan.
[U.S. Steel was indeed formed in 1901 through the efforts of J.P. Morgan. This marked the formation of a major industrial giant.]
1957- Buddy Holly and the Crickets record That'll Be the Day.
[Buddy Holly and the Crickets recorded 'That'll Be the Day' in 1957. This is a very important event in rock and roll history.]
1964 - Muhammad Ali becomes world heavyweight champion. At the time, he was still known as Cassius Clay, and he defeated Sonny Liston.
1986 - Corazon Aquino is sworn in as the 11th President of the Philippines. This followed the People Power Revolution, ending Ferdinand Marcos's rule.  
1991 - The Warsaw Pact is declared disbanded. This signaled the end of a major Cold War alliance.
1994 - Baruch Goldstein commits a mass shooting at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron. This tragic event caused many deaths and injuries.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for February 24th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  February 24 | Birthdays & Events]

1582 - Pope Gregory XIII announces the Gregorian calendar. This calendar reform is the one used by most of the world today.
[Pope Gregory XIII did indeed introduce the Gregorian calendar in 1582. This calendar reform is the one used by most; The Gregorian calendar is the most widely accepted and used civil calendar in the world today. Here are some key points to add context: The Gregorian calendar was a reform of the Julian calendar, which had become inaccurate over time. The primary motivation for the reform was to correct the date of Easter. While widely used, it's important to note that some cultures and religions still use other calendars. It also took a long time for all countries to accept the Gregorian calendar.]
1803 - In the landmark case of Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court of the United States establishes the principle of judicial review.
[Marbury v. Madison (1803): This was a landmark Supreme Court case in the United States. In this case, Chief Justice John Marshall established the principle of judicial review. Judicial review is the power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional. This decision significantly strengthened the role of the Supreme Court and the judicial branch in the U.S. government.]
1868 - The Mardi Gras parade becomes the first parade to use floats.
[It's important to clarify that the use of floats in Mardi Gras parades developed over time, and there are nuances to this. While 1857 saw the Krewe of Comus introduce organized parades with themed, horse-drawn floats in New Orleans, also Mobile Alabama had very early parades with floats. Also the Order of Myths in Mobile Alabama had parades with floats from 1868. So it is accurate that in 1868 that floats where being used.]
1920 - The Nazi Party (NSDAP) is founded by Adolf Hitler in Munich, Germany.
[To clarify the origins of the Nazi Party: The party's origins: The party began as the German Workers' Party (Deutsche Arbeiterpartei; DAP) in 1919. Adolf Hitler joined the DAP in 1919. In 1920, the DAP was renamed the National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei; NSDAP), which is commonly known as the Nazi Party. Therefore the year 1920 is accurate for the changing of the name to the Nazi party.]
1938 - Du Pont begins production of nylon toothbrush bristles.
[This is generally accurate. DuPont did indeed introduce nylon bristles for toothbrushes in 1938, marking a significant advancement in toothbrush technology.]
1983 - A special commission of Congress condemns the Japanese American internment camps in the U.S.
[The Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (CWRIC) released its report in 1983, which condemned the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.]
2022 - Russia begins their full scale invasion of Ukraine.
[Specifically, on February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This marked a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War, which had begun in 2014.]

_________________________________________

Bit of a chinwag with Gemini, always a lark, isn't it?...

Blimey, Gemini! Just think, the old ducks still kicking who've seen all this lot unfold. Makes you feel a right proper spanner, doesn't it? Makes you realise you're just a tiny cog in the grand scheme, eh? Anyway, must dash, have a smashing evening, you! Cheerio!

'You're absolutely right. History, even relatively recent history, can feel very distant until you realize there are people who lived through those times. It's a powerful reminder of how quickly things change and how interconnected we are to the past.

Thinking about people who were alive in 1938, when nylon toothbrush bristles were invented, or even those who remember the 1983 condemnation of the Japanese American internment, brings those events to life. It makes history less like a list of dates and more like a collection of lived experiences.

And yes, it is humbling. It's a good reminder to appreciate the present and to learn from the past.

Thank you, and you have a lovely evening as well!'

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for February 23rd:

[source: National Day Calendar -  February 23 | Birthdays & Events]

1813 - The first raw cotton-to-cloth mill is opened in Massachusetts.
[This is largely accurate. The Boston Manufacturing Company, established in Waltham, Massachusetts, in 1813, was indeed a pioneering textile mill. It was the first integrated mill in the U.S., meaning it performed all stages of cotton cloth production under one roof.]
1821 - The first pharmacy college is opened (College of Apothecaries).
[To be more precise, the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, which later became the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (now the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia), was founded in 1821. It is considered the first pharmacy college in the United States and it marked an important step in the professionalization of pharmacy.]
1861 - President-elect Lincoln secretly arrives in Washington, D.C., after thwarting an assassination plot.
[There was indeed a plot to assassinate Lincoln as he traveled to Washington, D.C., for his inauguration. He arrived in Washington secretly on February 23, 1861. The nation was on the brink of civil war, and threats against Lincoln's life were very real.]
1905 - The Rotary Club becomes the first service club in the world.
[The Rotary Club was founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1905, and it is recognized as the world's first service club. The founding of the Rotary Club is a key moment in the history of service organizations.]
1910- The first radio contest held in Philadelphia.
[It is difficult to verify that this was the very first radio contest. But early radio contests where held around this time period. So it is within the correct time frame of early radio. The first radio contest held in Philadelphia is a great example of the early adoption of radio.]
1927 - President Coolidge signs a bill establishing the FCC (Federal Radio Commission).
[President Coolidge signed the Radio Act of 1927, which established the Federal Radio Commission (FRC), the predecessor to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The creation of the Federal Radio Commission (FCC) was crucial for regulating the rapidly growing radio industry.]
1940 - Pinocchio is released by Walt Disney.
[Walt Disney's animated film 'Pinocchio' was released in 1940. A classic moment in cinematic history.]
1945 - A group of Marines reach the top of Mount Suribachi (Japan) and are photographed raising the American flag.
[The iconic flag-raising on Iwo Jima occurred in February 1945. The raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima is one of the most iconic images of World War II. It's important to remember the intense fighting that took place on Mount Suribachi.]
1947 - General Eisenhower opens a charity drive to raise $170 million to aid European Jews.
[It is well documented that after World War II, General Eisenhower was involved in aid to displaced persons, and that aid was given to jewish people. So while he was involved in aid, finding information that he specifically opened a 170 million dollar charity drive is difficult. More research would be needed to fully verify this. General Eisenhower's charity drive reflects the post-World War II efforts to aid those affected by the war, particularly Jewish survivors.]
1954 - A mass Polio immunization is conducted at an elementary school in Pennsylvania.
[This is generally accurate. The Salk polio vaccine was introduced in 1954, and mass immunization campaigns began that year. Pennsylvania, like other states, participated in these efforts. The mass polio immunization highlights the public health efforts of the mid-20th century.]
1980 - Speed skater Eric Heiden wins gold medals at one Winter Olympic Games.
[Eric Heiden won five gold medals in speed skating at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. Eric Heiden's achievements in speed skating at the Winter Olympics are legendary.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for February 22nd:

[source: National Day Calendar -  February 22 | Birthdays & Events]

1732 - George Washington is born, the first President of the United States.
[George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. It's important to note that there's a slight complexity due to the calendar change. At the time of his birth, the Julian calendar was in use. When Britain and its colonies switched to the Gregorian calendar in 1752, his birthday was adjusted. However, we now recognize his birthday as February 22, 1732. He became the first President of the United States.]
1819 - Spain sells Florida to the U.S. for $5 million.
[This was the Adams-Onís Treaty.]
1856 - The Republican Party holds its first national convention.
[This was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.]
1865 - Tennessee abolishes slavery.
[13th Amendment: Tennessee ratified the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in April 1865. This amendment formally abolished slavery. Emancipation During the Civil War: Tennessee's situation was somewhat unique during the Civil War. Because parts of Tennessee came under Union control earlier than many other confederate states, the process of emancipation happened in a more staggered way. Andrew Johnson, the military governor of Tennessee, played a significant role in this process. August 8th: August 8th is celebrated as 'Emancipation Day' in parts of Tennessee, commemorating the progress of emancipation during the war. Therefore, while it is accurate to say that slavery was abolished in Tennessee in 1865, it is important to understand that this was a process that unfolded over time. The ratification of the 13th amendment was the legal culmination of that process. In summary: Tennessee ratified the 13th Amendment in 1865, which abolished slavery. And, the process of emancipation in Tennessee began earlier during the Civil War.]
1876 - Johns Hopkins University opens its doors.
1879 - The first Woolworth's store opens in NY.
[It opened in Utica, New York.]
1889 - President Cleveland admits North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Washington as states.
[President Grover Cleveland signed the bill.]
1935 - Airplanes are permitted from flying over the White House for the first time.
[This statement does not accurately represent the history of presidential air travel and White House airspace. Here's a breakdown of relevant points: Early Presidential Flights: While Theodore Roosevelt flew in an airplane in 1910, Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first sitting president to fly in an airplane during his presidency. In 1943, Franklin D. Roosevelt flew in a Boeing 314 Clipper to the Casablanca Conference, marking a significant milestone. Presidential Aircraft:
The 'Sacred Cow' (Douglas VC-54C) was one of the first aircraft specifically modified for presidential use, and it was used by President Roosevelt and later by President Truman. White House Airspace: Regulations regarding airspace over the White House have evolved over time, especially with increased security concerns. It is difficult to pinpoint a single year like 1935 as the precise moment when all flights were first permitted. Instead the security of the airspace has increased over time. The use of airplanes by the presidents themselves increased greatly during the Franklin D. Roosevelt presidency, especially during world war II. This time period saw great increases in air travel in general. In summary, rather than a single year of permission, the use of aircraft by the president, and the regulation of the airspace above the white house has been an evolving process.]
1942 - President Roosevelt orders General Douglas MacArthur out of the Philippines.
[This was during World War II, as Japanese forces advanced.]
1980 - The 'Miracle on Ice' at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, where the U.S. hockey team defeated the Soviet Union.
[This was the date of the historic ice hockey game at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, where the United States team defeated the Soviet Union. This event is widely known as the 'Miracle on Ice.']
1986 - The peoples power revolution begins in the Philippines.
[From February 22-25, 1986, The People Power Revolution, also known as the EDSA Revolution, took place, over these four days. Therefore, February 22nd marks the beginning of the revolution, and lasted until the 25th. It was a series of popular demonstrations, primarily in Metro Manila. It resulted in the removal of Ferdinand Marcos from power, and the restoration of democracy.]
1997 - The Announcement that Dolly the sheep had been cloned.
[Dolly was born on July 5, 1996. The announcement of Dolly's successful cloning was made on February 22, 1997.]
2011 - A devastating earthquake strikes Christchurch, New Zealand, causing significant casualties.
[A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Christchurch, New Zealand. It caused widespread and severe damage to the city. Tragically, 185 people lost their lives. The earthquake resulted in significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. It also caused wide spread liquefaction of the ground, which caused even more damage. Although the magnitude was less than a prior quake in 2010, the shallowness of the quake, and it's location close to the city center, caused it to be far more destructive.]

[WebWiseWoman]

22-Feb-2025

Lost a master musician and human...

"For Your Precious Love" - Jerry Butler  

RIP and thank you for the magic!

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for February 21st:

[source: National Day Calendar -  February 21 | Birthdays & Events]

1828 - The Cherokee Phoenix becomes to the first American Indian newspaper to be published.
[The Cherokee Phoenix was indeed the first newspaper published by Native Americans in the United States. It was bilingual, printed in both Cherokee and English.]
1842 - The first patent for the sewing machine is given to John Greenough.
[This is partially correct. John Greenough did receive a patent in 1842, but for a sewing machine that was quite different from later, more practical models. Many people contributed to the sewing machine's development, and Elias Howe's patent in 1846 is often considered more significant for the modern sewing machine. It's important to note that many individuals contributed to the development of the sewing machine, and Greenough's was one of many early patents.]
1857 - Congress outlaws any foreign currency as legal tender in the U.S.
1866 - Lucy B. Hobbs become the first woman to earn a DDS (surgical dental) degree.
[Lucy Hobbs Taylor was the first woman to graduate from dental school.]
1878 - New Haven, Connecticut, distributes the first telephone directory.
[This is generally accurate. The first telephone directory was issued in New Haven, Connecticut.]
1885 - The Washington Monument is dedicated.
[The Washington Monument was officially dedicated on February 21, 1885.]
1887 - Oregon becomes the first state to declare Labor Day a holiday.
1902 - The first brain operation is performed by Dr. Harvey Cushing.
[While Dr. Cushing was a pioneer in neurosurgery, it is very difficult to say he did 'the first brain operation.' Brain surgery existed before him. He did, however, develop and refine many techniques that greatly advanced the field. So it is more accurate to say he performed very early, and groundbreaking, brain operations.]
1925 - The New Yorker publishes its first issue to readers.
1931 - Alka Seltzer introduced to consumers.
1945 - The 10th Armored Division (Army) overthrows Germany's Orscholz line of defense.
[During WWII.]
1947 - Edwin Land demonstrates the first "instant camera" (the Polaroid Land Camera) in NY.
1948 - NASCAR is incorporated.
1972 - U.S. President Richard Nixon begins his historic visit to China, a significant step in normalizing relations between the two countries.
1986 - AIDS patient Ryan White returns to classes at his middle school.
[A significant moment in the fight against AIDS stigma.]
2013 - The social media platform Vine was acquired by twitter.

[WebWiseWoman]

Shouldn't that read "21st" ?

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for February 20th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  February 20 | Birthdays & Events]

1792 - President George Washington signs The Postal Service Act, establishing the U.S. Post Office.
[The Postal Service Act of 1792 did indeed establish the United States Post Office.]
1809 - The Supreme Court rules the federal government has more power than any state.
[Partially Accurate, but needs clarification. While the Supreme Court's decisions throughout the early 19th century established the principle of federal supremacy, it wasn't a single ruling in 1809. Landmark cases like McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) solidified this principle. So, the concept is correct, but the specific year and phrasing are a bit misleading.]
1865 - MIT forms as an architectural school.
[Inaccurate. MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) was founded in 1861, and while architecture was part of its curriculum, it was a broader scientific and technological institution, not solely an architectural school.]
1873 - The first Medical School opens at the University of California.
[The University of California's Toland College of Medicine, which later became the UCSF School of Medicine, opened in 1873.]
1905 - The Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of Massachusetts's mandatory smallpox vaccination.
[This refers to the landmark case Jacobson v. Massachusetts, where the Supreme Court upheld the state's power to enforce mandatory vaccinations.]
1909 - The Hudson Motor Car Company is founded in Detroit, MI.
[The Hudson Motor Car Company was indeed founded in Detroit, Michigan, in 1909.]
1939 - The largest pro-Nazi rally in U.S. convenes in Madison Square Garden.
[A large pro-Nazi rally, organized by the German American Bund, did occur in Madison Square Garden in 1939.]
1942 - Lieutenant Edward O'Hare becomes the first World War II flying ace.
[Edward 'Butch' O'Hare earned this distinction in the Pacific Theater.]
1943 - American movie studio executives agree to allow the Office of War Information to censor movies.
[During World War II, the Office of War Information did have a significant role in influencing and censoring Hollywood films to support the war effort.]
1943 - Phil Wrigley & B Rickey charter the All-American Girls Softball League.
[Close, but it was the All-American Girls Professional Baseball league. It was baseball, not softball.]
1944 - American bomber raids on German aircraft manufacturing centers begins.
[The strategic bombing campaign against German industrial targets, including aircraft factories, intensified in 1944.]
1944 - The Batman and Robin comic strip is printed for the first time in newspapers.
[Batman and Robin did begin appearing in a newspaper comic strip in 1944.]
1949 - The first International Pancake Race is held in Kansas.
[The International Pancake Day race, inspired by the Olney, England, tradition, began in Liberal, Kansas, in 1950, not 1949.]
1956 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy becomes a permanent Service Academy.
[In 1956, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy was granted permanent service academy status.]
1962 - Astronaut John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the Earth, in the Friendship 7 spacecraft.  
1971 - The Emergency Broadcast System accidentally activates in a national alert.
[There was a notable accidental activation of the Emergency Broadcast System in 1971.]
2003 - A fire at a nightclub called The Station in West Warwick, Rhode Island, kills 100 people and injures more than 200.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for February 19th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  February 19 | Birthdays & Events]

1473 - Nicolaus Copernicus, the astronomer who formulated a model of the universe that placed the Sun rather than the Earth at the center, was born.
1807 - Former Vice President Aaron Burr is arrested for treason.
[This is generally accurate. Aaron Burr was indeed arrested in 1807 on charges of treason. It's important to note that he was later acquitted. The event was the culmination of the 'Burr Conspiracy.']
1856 - Hamilton Smith patented the first tin-type camera.
1878 - Thomas Edison is granted a patent for his cylinder phonograph.
1881 - Kansas becomes the first state to prohibit all alcoholic.
[This is generally correct. Kansas was one of the first states to enact prohibition, and 1881 was a part of the time period where those laws where being put into place.]
1906 - Will Keith Kellogg co-founds Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company (Kellogg's).
1913 - Cracker Jack adds its first prize inserted to their box.
1914 - Charlotte May Pierstorff is mailed to her grandparents by train through the post office.
[This is a well-known and documented, if unusual, historical event.]
1942 - President Roosevelt signs Executive Order 9066 to detain and intern all Japanese Americans into camps across the country.
1945 - Nearly 30,000 Marines land on the island of Iwo Jima.
1953 - Georgia becomes the first state to censor literature.
[While Georgia did censor literature in 1953, it is hard to say definitively that they were the very first state to ever censor literature. Censorship has a long history, but Georgia did pass legislation in 1953 that gained notoriety. So it is mostly accurate.]
1968 - Mister Rogers' Neighborhood makes its first debut.
1985 - Coca-Cola introduces Cherry Coke.
1986 - The Soviet Union launches the Mir space station.
1997 - The FCC creates 311 for non-emergency calls and 711 for hearing or speech-impaired emergency calls.
2008 - Fidel Castro formally resigns as president of Cuba.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for February 18th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  February 18 | Birthdays & Events]

1932 - Sonja Henie wins her sixth consecutive World Women's Figure Skating Championship.
1839 - The Detroit Boat Club forms.
[It's one of the oldest rowing clubs in the United States.]
1861 - Jefferson Davis becomes the President of the Confederate states.
[He was inaugurated as the provisional president in Montgomery, Alabama.]
1885 - Mark Twain publishes the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
[A landmark in American literature.]
1908 - The first rolls of postage stamps are issued to the public.
[Close, but it was in 1908 that the first perforated rolls of postage stamps were made available.]
1930 - Astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovers Pluto.
[It was a major astronomical discovery.]
1930 - Elm Farm Ollie becomes the first cow to fly and be milked in an aircraft.
[It was a stunt to demonstrate the feasibility of in-flight milking.]
1954 - The first Church of Scientology is established in Los Angeles.
1965 - The Gambia gains independence from the United Kingdom.
1977 - The Space Shuttle Enterprise, a test vehicle, makes its first 'flight' atop a Boeing 747.
1979 - Roots: Next Generations premieres on television.
[This was the sequel to the hugely popular miniseries 'Roots.']
2021 - NASA's Perseverance rover successfully lands on Mars.
[A significant step in Mars exploration.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for February 17th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  February 17 | Birthdays & Events]

1600 - Italian philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned at the stake in Rome for his heretical cosmological theories.
[He was condemned for his heretical views, which included his belief in an infinite universe with countless worlds, a concept that challenged the prevailing geocentric view of the cosmos. It's important to remember this event not only as a tragic loss of life but also as a reminder of the historical tension between scientific inquiry and established dogma. It's true that the reasons behind Bruno's execution are complex and have been debated by historians. While his cosmological views, particularly his belief in an infinite universe with countless worlds, were certainly a major factor, it's important to remember that he was also accused of heresy on other theological grounds. Essentially, Bruno's challenges to the established understanding of the universe and his unorthodox religious beliefs clashed with the rigid doctrines of the time. This ultimately led to his condemnation and tragic fate.]
1801 - Thomas Jefferson is named President and Aaron Burr Vice President after the House of Representatives breaks an electoral college tie.
[The election of 1800 was a contentious one, and the Electoral College resulted in a tie between Jefferson and Burr. The House of Representatives eventually chose Jefferson as president.]
1864 - The H.L. Hunley, a Confederate submarine, becomes the first submarine to sink an enemy warship, the USS Housatonic, in Charleston Harbor.
1878 - California opens 18 phone lines.
[This is partially accurate. While the first commercial telephone exchange did open in San Francisco in 1878, it's unlikely that it would have only had 18 lines. Early telephone exchanges were quite small, but the number of lines would likely have been higher than that.]
1897 - The National Organization of Mothers is formed by Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst.
[The organization, now known as the National PTA, was indeed founded by Birney and Hearst in 1897.]
1904 - Giacomo Puccini's opera 'Madame Butterfly' premieres at La Scala in Milan.
1913 - The Armory Show, a landmark exhibition of modern art, opens in New York City, introducing Americans to avant-garde artists like Picasso and Matisse.
1913 - Oregon becomes the second state to enact the minimum wage law.
[Massachusetts was the first state to enact a minimum wage law in 1912, and Oregon followed in 1913.]
1933 - Newsweek distributes its first issue.
[The first issue of Newsweek magazine was published on February 17, 1933.]
1948 - NASCAR is founded.
1959 - The United States launches Vanguard 2, the first weather satellite.
2008 - Kosovo declares its independence from Serbia.

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for February 16th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  February 16 | Birthdays & Events]

1741 - Ben Franklin publishes The General Magazine and Historical Chronicle for all the British Plantations in America.
[This was one of the earliest magazines in the American colonies.]
1857 - National Deaf Mute college (Gallaudet College) forms in Washington, D.C.
[Close, but not quite. The National Deaf Mute College was not formed on this day. It was officially established later, and is now known as Gallaudet University. February 16th may have been a preliminary step towards its founding.]
1883 - The Ladies Home Journal is published for the first time.
[This magazine had a significant impact on American domestic life and culture.]
1923 - The burial chamber of Tutankhamun is opened by Howard Carter.
[This was a major archaeological discovery that captured the world's imagination.]
1932 - James Markham is given the first patent for a peach tree.
1937 - Wallace Carothers receives a patent for nylon.
1945 - The first anti-discrimination law (The Alaska Equal Rights Act of 1945) is signed into law.
[This act prohibited discrimination based on race.]
1959 - Fidel Castro becomes Premier of Cuba, marking a significant turning point in Cuban history.
1968 - The first 911 emergency system goes into service in Alabama.
[This was a crucial step in improving emergency response times.]
1978 - The first computer bulletin board system is created (Chicago).
[This laid the foundation for online communities and social networking.]
2005 - The Kyoto Protocol goes into effect.
[This international agreement aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for February 15th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  February 15 | Birthdays & Events]

1768 - Mustard is manufactured for the first time in Pennsylvania.
[This is generally considered accurate. While mustard seed was available before, this year marks the start of commercial mustard production in Pennsylvania.]
1799 - Printed ballots are authorized in the U.S.
[Prior to this, voting was often done by voice or with different colored slips of paper.]
1870 - The Stevens Institute of Technology is founded in New Jersey and offers the first Bachelor of Engineering degree in mechanical engineering.
[Stevens Institute of Technology was a pioneer in engineering education in the United States.]
1879 - President Hayes signs a bill allowing female attorneys to argue cases in the Supreme Court.
[This was a landmark step for women in the legal profession.]
1898 - The USS Maine explodes in Havana Harbor, triggering the Spanish-American War.
[A major turning point in U.S. history.]
1903 - First Teddy Bear is introduced in America.
[Russian-born businessman and inventor Morris Michtom introduced the U.S. to the Teddy Bear when he placed two stuffed bears in his toy shop’s window, advertising them as Teddy bears. With the help of his wife Rose Michtom, Morris Michtom petitioned to then President Theodore Roosevelt for permission to name the stuffed bears after Roosevelt’s nickname, Teddy. After Roosevelt agreed, Morris Michtom was credited with the creation of the first Teddy Bear. After Morris Michtom had success with his sales of the stuffed animal, other toy manufacturers copied him and began mass producing the popular children’s toy.]
1905 - The first thoroughbred horse race happens in Alaska.
[This is inaccurate. While horse racing was popular in Alaska, the first official thoroughbred race didn't happen until much later.]
1943 - Wartime propaganda poster "We Can Do It!" is posted across manufacturing companies across the Midwest.
[The 'We Can Do It!' poster, often associated with Rosie the Riveter, was a powerful symbol of female strength and contribution during World War II.]
1946 - The first electronic general-purpose computer (ENIAC) is dedicated at the University of Pennsylvania.

[ENIAC was a groundbreaking invention that paved the way for modern computing. - The dawn of the computer age.]
1950 - Walt Disney's animated film "Cinderella" premieres in Boston.
1965 - Canada adopts its current national flag, featuring the maple leaf.
[A symbol of Canadian identity.]
1972 - Sound recordings are granted under federal copyright protection.
[This was an important development for the music industry and artists' rights.]
1992 - Jeffrey Dahmer found guilty for killing of 15 boys and men.
2003 - The largest coordinated peace demonstration in history takes place, protesting the impending Iraq War.
[A global expression of anti-war sentiment.]

[KellytheBelly]

Notable Events for February 14th:

[source: National Day Calendar -  February 14 | Birthdays & Events]

1803 - The apple parer was patented by Moses Coats.
[This is partially correct. Moses Coates did patent an apple parer in 1803, but it was an early model. Apple parer technology evolved significantly over the years with many subsequent patents.]
1849 - President Polk becomes the first serving President to have his photograph taken.
[This is generally accepted as true. While there might be some debate about the very first photo, it's widely acknowledged that President James K. Polk was among the first, if not the first, sitting president to have his photograph taken.]
1859 - Oregon become the 33rd U.S. state to join the Union.

[Oregon was indeed admitted to the Union as the 33rd state in 1859.]
1859 - Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities' was published on this day.
1876 - Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray apply for a patent for the telephone the same day.
[This is mostly correct. Both Bell and Gray filed patent applications for telephone technology in 1876, but Bell's was filed slightly earlier, giving him priority.]
1876 - Henry John Heinz co-founds F & J Heinz.
[The H.J. Heinz Company was indeed co-founded by Henry John Heinz in 1876.]
1899 - Congress approves voting machines for federal elections.
[While voting machines were used in some local elections before, Congress approved their use for federal elections in 1899.]
1903 - President Roosevelt signs a bill to create the Department of Commerce and Labor.
[President Theodore Roosevelt signed the bill establishing the Department of Commerce and Labor in 1903.]
1912 - Arizona is becomes the 48th state to join the Union.
[Arizona was the last of the contiguous 48 states to join the Union in 1912.]
1912 - The U.S. Navy commissions its diesel-powered submarines.
[The U.S. Navy began commissioning diesel-powered submarines in 1912, marking a significant advancement in naval technology.]
1919 - The United Parcel Service is formed.
[This is mostly correct. The company that would become UPS was founded earlier, but it was in 1919 that they adopted the name 'United Parcel Service.']
1920 - The League of Women Voters is founded in Illinois.
[The League of Women Voters was founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1920.]
1929 - The infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre took place in Chicago.
1945 - Dresden, Germany, was heavily bombed by Allied forces during World War II.
1978 - Texas Instruments patents the first "micro on a chip."
[This is not quite accurate. While Texas Instruments was a pioneer in microchip technology, the first "micro on a chip" (a single-chip microprocessor) was generally considered to be the Intel 4004, which was released in 1971.]
1989 - The first NBA All-Star Game was held in the new Madison Square Garden in New York City.
2005 - A group of college students launch YouTube.
[YouTube was indeed launched by a group of college students in 2005.]

❤️  Happy Valentine's Day!  ❤️
[source: National Day Calendar]

The History of Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day has evolved over time from a pagan festival to a day of romance. It's celebrated on February 14th and is named after Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr.

Origins

❤️  The holiday may have originated from the Roman festival of Lupercalia, which celebrated spring and fertility.

❤️  It may have been established by the Catholic Church to honor two martyrs named Valentine who were executed by the Roman Emperor Claudius II in the 3rd century.

❤️  The holiday may have come to be celebrated as a day of romance around the 14th century.

Meaning and traditions

❤️  The holiday has changed over time and can mean different things to different people.

❤️  It's a day to express affection for loved ones, friends, family, and more.

❤️  It's associated with the god of love, Cupid, who was the son of Venus, the Roman goddess of love.

❤️  The holiday has become increasingly commercialized, with mass-produced greeting cards.

Other Valentine's Day traditions

❤️  Valentine's Day parties and outings are no longer just for couples.

❤️  Galentine's Day is a day for women to celebrate with their girlfriends.

The History of Valentine's Day [Expanded]

[source: history.com]