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

February 21st on the National Day Calendar®

Have You Ever Tried Boiled Peanuts? FEBRUARY 21, 2026 | NATIONAL STICKY BUN DAY | NATIONAL BOILED PEANUTS DAY | NATIONAL RED SOCK DAY | NATIONAL GRAIN-FREE DAY NATIONAL STICKY BUN DAY National Sticky Bun Day on February 21st recognizes a delicious pastry that comes rolled up and dripping with a sweet, sugary topping. They're perfect with a hot cup of coffee in the morning or as an after-dinner sweet! #NationalStickyBunDay   NATIONAL BOILED PEANUTS DAY February 21 is National Boiled Peanuts Day on the National Day Calendar. Today, we are celebrating not only one of America's oldest snacks, but also learning why this delicious treat has become a global snacking staple. #NationalBoiledPeanutsDay   NATIONAL RED SOCK DAY National Red Sock Day on the Third Saturday in February raises awareness about P.A.D., its risk factors, and what you can do. Wear your red socks on National Red Sock Day to help save a life and limb! #NationalRedSockDay   NATIONAL GRAIN-FREE DAY National Grain-Free Day on February 21st inspires families and friends to gather and enjoy each others' company over grain-free meals. What a remarkable way to devote an entire day to loved ones who cope with dietary limitations. Not only does the day create a way to recognize the difficulties of a restricted diet, but it celebrates the family and brings everyone back into the kitchen for a meal designed just for them. #NationalGrainFreeDay   Coming on February 22, 2026 National Days NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY SUPERMARKET EMPLOYEE DAY COOK A SWEET POTATO DAY NATIONAL CALIFORNIA DAY   Notable Birthdays for February 21   Rebecca Nurse (1621-1692) - Colonist who was executed for being a witch.   John Henry Winder (1800-1865) - Brigadier General for the Confederate Army.   George Douglas Ramsay (1802-1882) - Brevet Major General for the Union Army.   Charles Scribner (1821-1871) -Publisher who founded Charles Scribner's Sons.   Tom Yawkey (1903-1976) - Baseball HOF'er who was also owner of the Boston Red Sox.   Helen Octavia Dickens (1909-2001) - Female physician and gynaecologist who was the first black women to be admitted to U.S. College of Surgeons.   Erma Bombeck (1927-1996) - Journalist and author who often wrote on the everyday urban life of families, specifically women.   Henry Kloss (1929-2002) - Audio engineer who invented the acoustic loudspeaker.   Nina Simone (1933-2003) - Singer and civil rights activist who used her music to talk about unfairness of the black person.   Rue McClanahan (1934-2010) - Actress fondly remembered for her firecracker role as Blanche on The Golden Girls.   Gary Lockwood (1937-Still Living) - Actor best known for his role as astronaut Frank Poole in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968).   Ron Nagle (1939-Still Living) - Award-winning sculptor.   John Lewis (1940-2020) - Politician and well-known civil rights leader.   David Geffen (1943-Still Living) - Co-founder of DreamWorks and Geffen Records.   Tyne Daly (1946-Still Living) - Award-winning actress who is best known for her role as Mary Beth Lacey in Cagney & Lacey.   Kelsey Grammer (1955-Still Living) - Actor known for his role as Dr. Frasier Crane in the sitcoms Cheers and Frasier.    Rhiannon Giddens (1977-Still Living) - Folk music musician and founding member of the folk band the Carolina Chocolate Drops.   Memorable Events for February 21   1828 - The Cherokee Phoenix becomes to the first American Indian newspaper to be published.   1842 - The first patent for the sewing machine is given to John Greenough.   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.   1878 - New Haven, CT, distributes the first telephone directory.   1885 - The Washington Monument is dedicated.   1887 - Oregon becomes the first state to declare Labor Day a holiday.   1902 - The first brain operation is performed by Dr. Harvey Cushing.   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.   1947 - Edwin Land demonstrates the first "instant camera" (the Polaroid Land Camera) in NY.   1948 - NASCAR is incorporated.   1986 - AIDS patient Ryan White returns to classes at his middle school. View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Manage Subscriptions