PRESIDENTS DAY
On the third Monday in February, the United States celebrates the federal holiday known as Presidents Day. The day takes place during the birth month of the country's two most prominent presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. While the day once only honored President George Washington on his birthday, February 22nd, the day now never lands on a single president's birthday. #PresidentsDay
DO A GROUCH A FAVOR DAY
National Do A Grouch A Favor Day is a call to kindness on February 16th. Everyone knows a grouch, and some of us may even be guilty of being one. On February 16th, maybe you can be the one to find the sweeter side of a grouch. #DoAGrouchAFavorDay
NATIONAL ALMOND DAY
On February 16th each year, National Almond Day recognizes the versatile and healthful almond. This delicious nut is native to the Middle East and thrives in warm, dry climates with mild winters. The day celebrates the benefits and uses of almonds. #NationalAlmondDay
Coming on February 17, 2026
National Days
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY
FAT TUESDAY
FASTNACHT DAY
PACZKI DAY
NATIONAL CAULIFLOWER DAY
NATIONAL CABBAGE DAY
Notable Birthdays for February 16
Phineas Quimby (1802-1866) - Mystic folk healer, mentalist and philosopher.
Lysander Cutler (1807-1866) - Brevet Major General for the Union Army.
Henry Wilson (1812-1875) - The 18th VP of the U.S.
James Patton Anderson (1822-1872) - Major General for the Confederate Army.
Henry M. Leland (1843-1932) - Founder of Cadillac and Lincoln.
George Kennan (1845-1924) - Journalist and explorer.
Billy Hamilton (1866-1940) - MLB player nicknamed "Sliding Billy".
Wayne King (1901-1985) - Singer and music composer referred to as the "Waltz King."
Edgar Bergen (1903-1978) - Ventriloquist and pioneer of modern-day ventriloquism.
James Baskett (1904-1948) - The first black male actor to receive an Oscar (Song of the South).
Hugh Beaumont (1909-1982) - Actor best known for his character as Ward Cleaver in Leave it to Beaver.
Richard McDonald (1909-1998) - Co-founder of McDonald's.
Otis Blackwell (1931-2002) - Songwriter who wrote Great Balls of Fire (Jerry Lee Lewis), Don't Be Cruel and All Shook Up (Elvis Presley).
Sonny Bono (1935-1998) - Musician who was married to Cher.
Bradford Parkinson (1935-Still Living) - Inventor of the GPS (Global Positioning System).
Stephen Gaskin (1935-2014) - Co-founder of The Farm commune.
Kenneth Price (1935-2012) - Painter and ceramic sculptor.
Roberta Williams (1953-Still Living) - Video game designer and co-founder of Sierra Entertainment.
Ice-T (1958-Still Living) - Former Rapper and actor known for his role on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Memorable Events for February 16
1741 - Ben Franklin publishes The General Magazine and Historical Chronicle for all the British Plantations in America.
1857 - National Deaf Mute college (Gallaudet College) forms in Washington, D.C.
1883 - The Ladies Home Journal is published for the first time.
1932 - James Markham is given the first patent for a peach tree.
1937 - Wallace Carothers receives a patent for nylon.
1945 - The first anti-discrimination law (The Alaska Equal Rights Act of 1945) is signed into law.
1968 - The first 911 emergency system goes into service in AL.
1978 - The first computer bulletin board system is created (Chicago).
