February 26th on the National Day Calendar®

Who Are The Dog Owners Out There?  FEBRUARY 26, 2026 | NATIONAL CHILI DAY | NATIONAL SMALL DOG DAY | NATIONAL SET A GOOD EXAMPLE DAY | CARPE DIEM DAY | NATIONAL TOAST DAY | NATIONAL LETTER TO AN ELDER DAY | NATIONAL TELL A FAIRY TALE DAY | NATIONAL PISTACHIO DAY NATIONAL CHILI DAY National Chili Day on the fourth Thursday in February honors one of America's favorite winter dishes--chili. It's also known as chili con carne (chili with meat). #NationalChiliDay   NATIONAL SMALL DOG DAY The last Thursday in February is National Small Dog Day and specifically dedicated to celebrating the small dogs in the pack, their mighty personalities, and the huge impact they have on our lives. Join us as we highlight the endearing and unique attributes and distinct traits of small dogs. #NationalSmallDogDay   NATIONAL SET A GOOD EXAMPLE DAY When we observe kindness in others, we are often inspired to offer kindness ourselves. Someone set a good example for us to follow, and we must continue those good examples for others in our lives. National Set A Good Example Day on February 26th encourages us to set a good example that inspires others. #SetAGoodExampleDay   CARPE DIEM DAY National Day Calendar is seizing the day on February 26 in celebration of National Carpe Diem Day! We are being mindful and living in the present moment to enjoy life the only way we know how: To Celebrate Every Day with intention and gratitude! #CarpDiemDay   NATIONAL TOAST DAY Would you believe National Toast Day honoring the humble slice is on the Last Thursday in February? But it is so very versatile. It carries a multitude of jams, jellies, marmalades and fruit compotes. We don't stop there. Toast transports proteins and veggies, sprouts, and soaks up sauces and drippings. #NationalToastDay   NATIONAL LETTER TO AN ELDER DAY Every year on February 26th, National Letter to an Elder Day encourages putting pen to paper and writing to an elder you know. The day serves to remind that loved ones enjoy hearing from us and that a simple letter brightens their day. #LetterToAnElderDay   TELL A FAIRY TALE DAY On February 26th, have a happily ever after kind of day. It is National Tell A Fairy Tale Day! What were once oral histories, myths, and legends retold around the fire or by traveling storytellers, have been written down and become known the world over as fairy tales. #TellAFairyTaleDay   NATIONAL PISTACHIO DAY February 26th recognizes all things pistachio and National Pistachio Day is the day to celebrate! Pistachio lovers rejoice as they eat their favorite nut all day long. For those who do not eat pistachios, buy some and give them to someone who does. Crack them open and eat them up or enjoy them in ice cream or your favorite pistachio dessert! #NationalPistachioDay   Coming on February 27, 2026 National Days NATIONAL POLAR BEAR DAY POKÉMON DAY NATIONAL RETRO DAY NATIONAL SKIP THE STRAW DAY NATIONAL KAHLUA DAY NATIONAL STRAWBERRY DAY ANOSMIA AWARENESS DAY   Notable Birthdays for February 26   Buffalo Bill (1846-1917) - Showman in the American Old West show.   John Harvey Kellogg (1852-1943) - Surgeon who was also the co-created Corn flakes.   Russell Alexander (1877-1915) - Vaudeville entertainer and composer for the Barnum & Bailey Circus Band.   Husband E. Kimmel (1882-1968) - Admiral and commander of the Pacific Fleet during the Pearl Harbor Attack.   Grover Cleveland Alexander (1887-1950) - MLB player who was nicknamed Alexander the Great.   Tex Avery (1908-1980) - Animator, producer, and voice actor who helped create  Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Elmer Fudd.   Jackie Gleason (1916-1987) - Actor who played Ralph Kramden in the Honeymooners.    Theodore Sturgeon (1918-1985) - Author who also wrote scripts for Star Trek: The Original Series.   Henry Molaison (1926-2008 ) - Medical patient a who had several surgeries, including a bilateral medial temporal lobectomy, in hopes to control his epilepsy.   Fats Domino (1928-2017) - Infamous singer-songwriter and pianist who is well-known for his song Ain't That a Shame.   Johnny Cash (1932-2003) - Country singer often referred to as The Man in Black.   Memorable Events for February 26   1914 - The New York Museum of Science & Industry is created.   1919 - The Grand Canyon National Park is created after President Wilson signs the Act from Congress.   1930 - The first red and green traffic lights are installed in NYC.   1954 - The first photo engraving is used in MA.   1973 - Secretariat wins the Triple Crown.   1975  - The first televised kidney transplant is aired on the Today Show (NBC). View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Manage Subscriptions

February 25 on the National Day Calendar®

Do You Like A Good Bowl Of Chowder? FEBRUARY 25, 2026 | NATIONAL CLAM CHOWDER DAY | CHOCOLATE-COVERED NUT DAY NATIONAL CLAM CHOWDER DAY Each year on February 25th people across the nation have a bowl and spoon ready to be filled with clam chowder as they prepare to participate in National Clam Chowder Day. #NationalClamChowderDay   NATIONAL CHOCOLATE-COVERED NUT DAY National Chocolate-Covered Nut Day on February 25th recognizes the delicious and crunchy snack drizzled, covered, dunked, or smothered in chocolate. Your possibilities are endless and are sure to drive you nuts deciding which combination you will choose!  #ChocolateCoveredNutDay   Coming on February 26, 2026 National Days NATIONAL CHILI DAY NATIONAL SMALL DOG DAY NATIONAL SET A GOOD EXAMPLE DAY CARPE DIEM DAY NATIONAL TOAST DAY NATIONAL LETTER TO AN ELDER DAY NATIONAL TELL A FAIRY TALE DAY NATIONAL PISTACHIO DAY   Notable Birthdays for February 25   Emma Catherine Embury (1806-1936) - A pioneer of American women in literature who wrote under the pen name "Ianthe."   James Bowen 91808-1886) - Major General for the Union Army.   George Washington Cullom (1809-1892) - Brevet Major General for the Union Army.   Zeppo Marx (1901-1979) - Comedian and one of the five famous Marx Brothers.   Perry Miller (1905-1963) - Historian author and academic who was a co-founder of the field of American Studies.   Howard Zahniser (1906-1864) - Environmental activist who is considered the father of Wilderness Act.   Mary Locke Petermann (1908-1975) - Biochemist who helped discovery the molecular complexes that carry out protein synthesis in animal ribosomes.   Jim Backus (1913-1989) - Actor fondly remembered for his character as Thurston Howell III on Gilligan's Island.   Ralph Stanley (1927-2016) - Banjo player and lead singer of the country band The Stanley Brothers.   Larry Gelbart (1928-2009) - Creator and producer of M*A*S*H and the Broadway hit  City of Angels.   Bob Schieffer (1937-Still Living) - Political author and journalist.   Karen Grassle (1942-Still Living) - Actress who is best remembered as Caroline Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie.   Lee Evans (1947-2021) - Olympic gold medalist who set world records in the 400 meters and the 4 × 400 meters relays.    Sean Astin (1971-Still Living) - Actor who played Mikey Walsh in The Goonies and  Samwise in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.   Memorable Events for February 25   1751 - The first performing monkey exhibit is held in NYC.   1836 - Samuel Colt is granted a patent for his revolver firearm.   1862 - The First Legal Tender Act 1862 passes putting the $1 bill into circulations.   1870 - Hiram Rhodes Revels (R-MS) becomes the first Black to sit in Congress.   1879 - Congress passed the first Timberland Protection Act.   1901 - The U.S. Steel Corporation is organized under J. P. Morgan.   1957- Buddy Holly and the Crickets record That'll Be the Day. View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Manage Subscriptions