February 24th on the National Day Calendar®

Salsa Or Guacamole? FEBRUARY 24, 2026 | NATIONAL TRADING CARD DAY | NATIONAL TORTILLA CHIP DAY NATIONAL TRADING CARD DAY Today is February 24 and National Trading Card Day! We're not just talking about sports, we're also talking about the thrill of the rip (if you know, you know), the art of the trade, and that specific smell of a fresh pack of cards. Our question is: When was the last time you held a piece of cardboard that made you feel like a kid? #NationalTradingCardDay   NATIONAL TORTILLA CHIP DAY National Tortilla Chip Day on February 24th celebrates a crunchy chip that provides a multitude of ways to enjoy it! The day also shares the chip's history and many ways to enjoy this delicious snack food. #NationalTortillaChipDay   Coming on February 25, 2026 National Days NATIONAL CLAM CHOWDER DAY CHOCOLATE-COVERED NUT DAY   Notable Birthdays for February 24   Winslow Homer (1836-1910) - Considered one of the most prominent painters in the 19th century.   Thomas Benton Smith (1838-1923) - Brigadier General for the Confederate Army.   Zara DuPont (1869-1946) - The first VP of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association.   Honus Wagner (1874-1955) - MLB shortstop nicknamed the "Flying Dutchman."   Abe Vigoda (1921-2016) - Actor greatly remembered for his role as Salvatore Tessio in The Godfather (1972).   Judah Folkman (1933-2008) - Physician and biologist who studied tumors and eventually founded the field of angiogenesis research.   David "Fathead" Newman (1933-2009) - Acclaimed saxophonist.   Phil Knight (1938-Still Living) - Co-founder of Nike, Inc.   Louie Ramirez (1938-1993) - Salsa and Latin jazz musician.   George Thorogood (1950-Still Living) - Musician with hits like Bad to the Bone and I Drink Alone.   Steve Jobs (1955-2011) - Co-founded Apple Computer and Pixar.   Memorable Events for February 24   1868 - The Mardi Gras parade becomes the first parade to use floats.   1938 - Du Pont begins production of nylon toothbrush bristles.   1983 - A special commission of Congress condemns the Japanese American internment camps in the U.S. View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Manage Subscriptions

February 23rd on the National Day Calendar®

Banana Bread or Tootsie Roll?  FEBRUARY 23, 2026 | NATIONAL BANANA BREAD DAY | NATIONAL TILE DAY | NATIONAL TOOTSIE ROLL DAY | NATIONAL DOG BISCUIT DAY NATIONAL BANANA BREAD DAY February 23rd recognizes, and more importantly, celebrates a well-known food holiday, National Banana Bread Day. This is a favorite food holiday for National Day Calendar staff. We love banana bread more than we love chocolate cake! #NationalBananaBreadDay   NATIONAL TILE DAY On February 23rd, National Tile Day recognizes a timeless element of architecture and design. Around the world, tile plays a variety of roles. From the modest to the sublime, tile proves to be versatile and attractive. #NationalTileDay   NATIONAL TOOTSIE ROLL DAY National Tootsie Roll Day on February 23 is a celebration of one of America's most iconic sweet treats. This food holiday not only celebrates the iconic history behind the Tootsie Roll, but also the birthday of a chewy treat that has been a staple of nostalgic candy lovers for over 130 years. #NationalTootsieRollDay   NATIONAL DOG BISCUIT DAY All dog owners, remember that February 23rd is National Dog Biscuit Day! This day is also observed around the world as International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. You didn't think you were the only one's allowed to celebrate a food holiday, did you? Of course not! Dogs need snacks, too! #NationalDogBiscuitDay   Coming on February 24, 2026 National Days NATIONAL TRADING CARD DAY NATIONAL TORTILLA CHIP DAY   Notable Birthdays for February 23   Emma Willard (1787-1870) - Founder of the first higher education school for women.   Lewis Cass Hunt (1824-1886) - Brigadier General for the Union Army.   W.E.B. Du Bois (1868-1963) - Co-founder of the NAACP.   Guy C. Wiggins (1883-1962) - Painter who is remembered for his beautiful winter scenes in the city.   Victor Fleming (1889-1949) - Director and producer remembered for his work with Gone with the Wind (1939) and The Wizard of Oz (1939).   William L. Shirer (1904-1993) - Journalist and historian who wrote The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, which is considered one of the greatest works of history ever written.    Paul Tibbets (1915-2007) - Air Force General and pilot who flew one of two planes who dropped an atomic bombs on Hiroshima.   Clarence D. Lester (1923-1986) - One of the first Black military aviators in WWII and a pilot for the Tuskegee Airmen.   Paul Morrissey (1938-2024) - Director and screenwriter whose works include Flesh for Frankenstein (1973) and the Blood for Dracula (1974).   Doug Moench (1948-Still Living) - Comic book writer.   Patricia Richardson (1951-Still Living) - Award-winning actress best remembered for her role as Jill on the sitcom Home Improvement.   Michael Dell (1965-Still Living) - Founder of Dell Technologies.   Daymond John (1969-Still Living) - Successful businessman, founder of The Shark Tank Group and FUBU.   Memorable Events for February 23   1813 - The first raw cotton-to-cloth mill is opened in MA.   1821 - The first pharmacy college is opened (College of Apothecaries).   1861 - President-elect Lincoln secretly arrives in Washington, D.C., after thwarting an assassination plot.   1905 - The Rotary Club becomes the first service club in the world.   1910- The first radio contest held in Philadelphia.   1927 - President Coolidge signs a bill establishing the FCC (Federal Radio Commission).   1940 - Pinocchio is released by Walt Disney.   1945 - A group of Marines reach the top of Mount Suribachi (Japan) and are photographed raising the American flag.   1947 - General Eisenhower opens a charity drive to raise $170 million to aid European Jews.   1954 - A mass Polio immunization is conducted at an elementary school in PA.   1980 - Speed skater Eric Heiden wins gold medals at one Winter Olympic Games View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Manage Subscriptions

February 22nd on the National Day Calendar®

Greetings and Salutatons!  FEBRUARY 22, 2026 | NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY | SUPERMARKET EMPLOYEE DAY | COOK A SWEET POTATO DAY | NATIONAL CALIFORNIA DAY NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY National Margarita Day on February 22nd rims a glass with salt and serves up a beverage that tastes like the summer sun. Whether you enjoy them on the rocks or blended, this day is for you! #NationalMargaritaDay   SUPERMARKET EMPLOYEE DAY Supermarket employees are a vital element of our supply chain and community. That's why Supermarket Employee Day on February 22nd is a time for the food industry to acknowledge employees at every level. #SupermarketEmployeeDay   COOK A SWEET POTATO DAY Across the United States, National Cook A Sweet Potato Day on February 22nd celebrates a root vegetable packed with flavor and a bit of history, too. The sweet potato is eaten and loved, each day, by millions of people across the nation. #CookASweetPotatoDay   NATIONAL CALIFORNIA DAY On February 22nd, National California Day recognizes the Golden State. Know for its beauty, glamour, wineries, and natural wonders, California is a must stop destination on your vacation bucket list! #NationalCaliforniaDay     Coming on February 23, 2026 National Days NATIONAL BANANA BREAD DAY NATIONAL TILE DAY NATIONAL TOOTSIE ROLL DAY NATIONAL DOG BISCUIT DAY   Notable Birthdays for February 22   George Washington (1732-1799) - The first President of the U.S.   Jacob Kimball (1761-1826) - One of the first noted composes in the U.S.   Rembrandt Peale (1778-1860) - Prolific portrait painter and art curator.   James Russell Lowell (1819-1891) - One of the first poets who brought "American" poetry to readers.   James Barnet Fry (1827-1894) - Brevet Major General for the Union Army.   Bill Klem (1874-1951) - Umpire known by the nickname the "Old Arbitrator."   Zitkala-Sa (1876-1938) - Native American author and activist who was the co-founder of the National Council of American Indians.   Nacio Herb Brown (1896-1964) - Composer who wrote Singin' In The Rain.   Robert Young (1907-1998) - Actor remembered for his role as Jim Anderson in Father Knows Best.   Don Pardo (1918-2014) - Television announcer whose voice was recognizable on  The Price Is Right and Jeopardy!   Robert Wadlow (1918-Still Living) - Considered to be the tallest person ever recorded.    Marshall Teague (1921-1959) - Race car driver that NASCAR fans called the "King of the Beach."   Paul Dooley (1928-Still Living) - Do-creator of The Electric Company (PBS).   Julius Erving (1950-Still Living) - One of the greatest NBA players of all time known as "Dr. J"   Drew Barrymore (1975-Still Living) - Multi-award winning actress known for her roles in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), The Wedding Singer (1998),  and Charlie's Angels (2000) to name a few.   Memorable Events for February 22   1819 - Spain sells Florida to the U.S. for $5 million.   1856 - The Republican Party holds its first national convention.   1865 - Tennessee abolishes slavery.   1876  - Johns Hopkins University opens its doors.   1879- The first Woolworth's store opens in NY.   1889 - President Cleveland admits North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Washington as states.   1935 - Airplanes are permitted from flying over the White House for the first time.   1942 - President Roosevelt orders General Douglas MacArthur out of the Philippines. View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Manage Subscriptions