February 12th on the National Day Calendar®

Consider Giving Tomorrow  FEBRUARY 12, 2026 | NATIONAL GIVING HEARTS DAY | NATIONAL PLUM PUDDING DAY NATIONAL GIVING HEARTS DAY Big hearts give big on National Giving Hearts Day! On the second Thursday in February each year, the celebration offers one of the best opportunities to donate to your favorite charity. Not only that, this is the longest-running giving day in the United States. So many hearts and so much to give! #GivingHeartsDay   NATIONAL PLUM PUDDING DAY Also known as Christmas pudding, National Plum Pudding Day celebrates a traditional holiday dessert. On February 12th, learn about this tasty treat with an interesting history. #NationalPlumPuddingDay   Coming on February 13, 2026 National Days GALENTINE'S DAY NATIONAL CHEDDAR DAY NATIONAL TORTELLINI DAY NO ONE EATS ALONE DAY   Notable Birthdays for February 12   Peter Cooper (1791-1883) - Founder of Cooper Union.   Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) - The 16th President of the U.S.   Robert Ransom Jr (1828-1892) - Major General for the Confederate Army.   Stephen Wilcox (1830-1893) - Inventor of steam generators for power stations and ships.   John L. Lewis (1880-1969) - A highly influential figure in the coal mining industry.   James Scott (1885-1938) - Acclaimed Ragtime composer.   Lincoln LaPaz (1897-1985) - Astronomer and known UFO investigator.   Olivia Hooker (1915-2018) - The first Black woman to enter the Coast Guard.   Dom DiMaggio (1917-2009) - Known as "the Little Professor" in MLB and the little brother of Joe DiMaggio.   Norman Farberow (1918-2015) - Psychologist who is one of the founding fathers of modern suicidology and co-founder of the Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Center.   Judy Blume (1938-Still Living) - Author of  children and young adult books, including  Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.    Ray Manzarek (1939-2013) - Singer-songwriter and co-founder of the rock band the Doors.   Phil Zimmermann (1954-Still Living) - Computer scientist who created PGP (Pretty Good Privacy), the most widely used email encryption software in the world.   Cliff Bleszinski (1975-Still Living) - Video game designer (Gears of War).   Memorable Events for February 12   1878 - Frederick Thayer (Harvard player) patents baseball catcher's mask.   1908 - Anna Jeanes bequeaths $1 million to Swarthmore for it to become an all female higher education institution.   1909 - The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is founded.   1948 - Nancy Leftenant becomes first Black in Army Nursing Corps.   1965 - Malcolm X visits Smethwick, England, following their racially-charged general election.   2001 - The NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft becomes the first spacecraft to land on an asteroid. View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Manage Subscriptions

February 11th on the National Day Calendar®

Do You Play The Guitar?  FEBRUARY 11, 2026 | NATIONAL LATTE DAY | NATIONAL GUITAR DAY | NATIONAL MAKE A FRIEND DAY | NATIONAL SHUT-IN VISITATION DAY | NATIONAL INVENTORS' DAY | DON'T CRY OVER SPILLED MILK DAY | NATIONAL WHITE SHIRT DAY | PEPPERMINT PATTY DAY NATIONAL LATTE DAY National Latte Day on February 11 celebrates the explosion of flavor of espresso and silky crema. Today's beverage holiday is dedicated to the smooth, creamy, and irresistible coffee classic, the latte. #NationalLatteDay   NATIONAL GUITAR DAY Each year on February 11, National Guitar Day strikes a chord with music lovers and musicians alike. This musical day honors one of the most iconic and versatile instruments in the world--the guitar. Whether you're a beginner strumming your first chords or a seasoned professional shredding on stage, National Guitar Day is the perfect time to appreciate the instrument that has shaped countless music genres and inspired generations. #NationalGuitarDay   NATIONAL MAKE A FRIEND DAY Always observed on February 11th, National Make A Friend Day is a fantastic opportunity to meet someone new and make a new friendship. Friends serve a vital role in everyone's lives. They are one of life's most valuable assets. #NationalMakeAFriendDay   NATIONAL SHUT-IN VISITATION DAY National Shut-In Visitation Day on February 11th serves as a reminder to bring some cheerful company to people who are unable to leave their homes. Visiting a person who is shut-in makes a positive difference in that person's life. #ShutInVisitationDay   NATIONAL INVENTORS' DAY National Inventors' Day honors inventors of the past, the creators of the present, and encourages the architects of the future. On February 11th, National Inventors' Day celebrates the genius behind design. It also dives into the history behind some of our most unusual inventions. #NationalInventorsDay   DON'T CRY OVER SPILLED MILK DAY On February 11th, Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day promotes a positive attitude even when things might not be going your way. It's a day for looking on the bright side of things and then carrying that feeling with you every day after. Do not worry, and do not stress over the little things. Life is too short to let the little things bother us. #DontCryOverSpilledMilkDay   WHITE SHIRT DAY/WHITE T-SHIRT DAY National White Shirt Day, also known as National White T-Shirt Day, commemorates the day a historic auto worker strike resolved on February 11, 1937. #NationalWhiteShirtDay   NATIONAL PEPPERMINT PATTY DAY National Peppermint Patty Day recognizes a treat enjoyed by millions around the world. On February 11th each year, sink your teeth into the minty chocolate sweet. #PeppermintPattyDay   Coming on February 12, 2026 National Days NATIONAL GIVING HEARTS DAY NATIONAL PLUM PUDDING DAY   Notable Birthdays for February 11   Jarena Lee (1783-1864) - The first female preachers in the U.S.   Lydia Maria Child (1802-1880) - Outspoken activist.   William Anderson Pile (1829-1889) - Brevet Major General for the Union Army.   Josiah Willard Gibbs (1839-1903) - Physicist who created statistical mechanics and became the first person to earn a doctorate in engineering in the U.S.   Thomas Edison (1847-1931) - One of the most prolific inventors of all time.    Ellen Day Hale (1855-1940) - Famous Impressionist painter.   Arthur Davison (1881-1950) - Co-founder of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company.   Margaret Heldt (1918-2016) - hairdresser who is credited with creating the beehive hairstyle.   Roy De Forest (1930-2007) - Artist known for his comical creations and use of bright colors.   Tina Louise (1934-Still Living) - Actress who played Ginger on Gilligan's Island.   Gene Vincent (1935-1971) - Pioneer of Rockabilly music and singer of Be-Bop-a-Lula.   Burt Reynolds (1936-2018) - Actor known for his roles in The Longest Yard and Smokey and the Bandit.    Bobby "Boris" Pickett (1938-2007) - Singer of Monster Mash.   Sheryl Crow (1962-Still Living) - Successful singer known for her hits songs All I Wanna Do and Picture.   Jennifer Aniston (1969-Still Living) - Actress who played Rachel Green on the sitcom Friends.   Taylor Lautner (1992-Still Living) - Actor who gained worldwide fame as Jacob in the Twilight series.   Memorable Events for February 11   1793 - The first law requiring slaves be returned to their owners is passed in the U.S.   1794 - The first session of the U.S. Senate begins.   1808 - Jesse Fell experiments with using coal for heating homes.   1855 - Michigan State University is founded.   1861 - The House of Representatives unanimously passes a resolution to not interfere with slavery in any state.   1870 - Utah becomes the second territory to allow women to vote.   1973 - The first POWs in North Vietnam are released.   1999 - Scientists warn about harmful impacts of genetically modified food. View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Manage Subscriptions