February 28th on the National Day Calendar®

The End (of February that is) FEBRUARY 28, 2026 | NATIONAL CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ DAY | NATIONAL FLORAL DESIGN DAY | NATIONAL TOOTH FAIRY DAY | RARE DISEASE DAY USA | PUBLIC SLEEPING DAY NATIONAL CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ DAY National Chocolate Soufflé Day celebrates a delightfully delicious dessert on February 28th each year. This food holiday seems like the perfect marriage--chocolate AND cake. YUM! #ChocolateSouffleDay   NATIONAL FLORAL DESIGN DAY         National Floral Design Day on February 28th recognizes the art and history of floral design. For thousands of years, floral design has been an important cultural art form. This is the day we celebrate that art form. It may be in a bouquet, painting, in textiles, a garden or a floral arrangement. #FloralDesignDay   NATIONAL TOOTH FAIRY DAY National Tooth Fairy Day falls on August 22 AND February 28 each year to doubly  encourage us to take a look back on the history of one of dental care's little helpers. It's one way our children develop good dental hygiene. #NationalToothFairyDay   RARE DISEASE DAY USA Each year on the last day in February, Rare Disease Day brings awareness and education about rare diseases and the suffering they cause. #RareDiseaseDayUSA   NATIONAL PUBLIC SLEEPING DAY If you're tired on February 28th, it might be because National Public Sleeping Day encourages a mid-day nap right where you are. It is a day for anyone and everyone to take a nap on a blanket at the beach, at the park, in the movie theater, on a bus, train, or subway or any other public place that may work for you.  However, it may not be a good idea to take that nap at your desk during work! #PublicSleepingDay   Coming on March 1, 2026 National Days PEANUT BUTTER LOVER'S DAY DADGUM THAT'S GOOD DAY FINISHER'S MEDAL DAY NATIONAL SUNKIST® CITRUS DAY NATIONAL BARISTA DAY NATIONAL WEDDING PLANNING DAY NATIONAL HORSE PROTECTION DAY NATIONAL PIG DAY NATIONAL FRUIT COMPOTE DAY SELF INJURY AWARENESS DAY NATIONAL MINNESOTA DAY   Notable Birthdays for February 28   James Craig (1817-1888) - Brigadier General for the Union Army.   John Creed Moore (1824-1910) - Brigadier General for the Confederate Army.   Vincente Minnelli (1903-1986) - Theatre and film director with credits for Meet Me in St. Louis, An American in Paris and Gigi.   Bugsy Siegel (1906-1947) - Gangster who helped helped build the Las Vegas Strip.   Alfred Marshall (1919-2013) - Founded of Marshalls.   Gavin MacLeod (1931-2021) - Actor fondly remembered for his role as Merrill Stubing on The Love Boat.   Bubba Smith (1945-2011) - Considered one of the best defensive-end players in the NFL of all time.    Cindy Wilson (1957-Still Living) - Musician and founding member of the rock band B-52s.   Memorable Events for February 28   1787 - The charter establishing the the University of Pittsburgh is granted.   1810 - The first fire insurance company is organized.   1909 - The first National Woman's Day is observed in the U.S.   1956 - Engineer Wright Forrester is issued a patent for computer core memory.   1977 - The first killer whale is born in captivity in CA. View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Manage Subscriptions

February 27th on the National Day Calendar®

How Would You Celebrate Retro Day?  FEBRUARY 27, 2026 | NATIONAL POLAR BEAR DAY | POKÉMON DAY | NATIONAL RETRO DAY | NATIONAL SKIP THE STRAW DAY | NATIONAL KAHLUA DAY | NATIONAL STRAWBERRY DAY | ANOSMIA AWARENESS DAY NATIONAL POLAR BEAR DAY National Polar Bear Day, also known as International Polar Bear Day, focuses our attention on conservation efforts and learning more about the fabulous polar bear on February 27th. #NationalPolarBearDay   POKÉMON DAY February 27 is officially Pokémon Day on the National Day Calendar. We are taking you on a journey through the world of Pokémon to learn why the Pokémon brand has reached the hearts of millions of kids, adults and fans across the globe. #PokemonDay   NATIONAL RETRO DAY On February 27, National Retro Day takes us back to a time before smartphones and the internet. Every generation looks back and asks, "Remember when?" and this  celebration indulges our love for the good ol' days while remaining in the present. #NationalRetroDay   NATIONAL SKIP THE STRAW DAY On the fourth Friday in February, The Coral Keepers ask you to consider a different way on National Skip the Straw Day! For thousands of years, humans have enjoyed slurping a refreshing beverage through a cylindrical tube. #SkipTheStrawDay   NATIONAL KAHLUA DAY National Kahlua Day on February 27th recognizes the rich, cream coffee liqueur that also serves up a great many delicious desserts! To celebrate, you may want to use Kahlua, a coffee-flavored rum-based liquor, to flavor your ice cream or another dessert such as cheesecake or cake.  It also tastes great in coffee, hot chocolate, creamy cocktails, as a shot or on the rocks. #NationalKahluaDay   NATIONAL STRAWBERRY DAY We continue with February's heart-shaped and red theme by observing National Strawberry Day on February 27th. These juicy, sweet berries can brighten up any dish and are delicious all on their own. #NationalStrawberryDay   ANOSMIA AWARENESS DAY Anosmia Awareness Day on February 27th brings attention to a condition causing a loss of smell. Of all our senses, smell perhaps is taken for granted more than any other. #AnosmiaAwarenessDay   Coming on February 28, 2026 National Days NATIONAL CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ DAY NATIONAL FLORAL DESIGN DAY         NATIONAL TOOTH FAIRY DAY RARE DISEASE DAY USA PUBLIC SLEEPING DAY   Notable Birthdays for February 27   Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) - Poet and author of the acclaimed poems Paul Revere's Ride and The Song of Hiawatha.   William Buel Franklin (1823-1903) - Major General for the Union Army.   Richard W Johnson (1827-1897) - Brevet Major General for the Union Army.   Hiram Bond Everest (1831-1913) - Co-founder of The Vacuum Oil Company.   George Herbert Mead (1863-1930) - Sociologist and one of the founders of symbolic interactionism.   Alice Hamilton (1869-1970) - Physician who created the first workers compensation laws.    Charles Strite (1878-1956) - Inventor of the automatic pop-up toaster.   Mabel Keaton Staupers (1890-1989) - Nurse who laid the foundation of health and safety protections in the workplace.   Charles Best (1899-1978) - Scientist and co-discoverer of insulin.   Mildred Bailey (1907-1951) - Jazz singer considered the "Queen of Swing."    Theodore Van Kirk (1921-2014) - Navigator and pilot who dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima.   Paul von Ragué Schleyer (1930-2014) - One of the most cited chemist in scientific and medical works.   Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011) - One of the greatest actresses of all time.    N. Scott Momaday (1934-2024) - Native American author of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel House Made of Dawn.   Howard Hesseman (1940-2022) - Actor fondly remembered for his role as Johnny Fever on WKRP in Cincinnati.    Neal Schon (1954-Still Living) - Guitarist and co-founder of the rock band Journey.   Sara Blakely (1971-Still Living) - Founded Spanx.   Memorable Events for February 27   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.   1813 - The first federal vaccination legislation enacted.   1827 - Mardi Gras is celebrated in New Orleans for the first time.   1919 - The American Association for Hard of Hearing is formed in NYC.   2019 - The House of Representatives passes a new law saying requiring federal background checks before purchasing a firearm. View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Manage Subscriptions