GALENTINE'S DAY
On February 13th, Galentine's Day brings women together to celebrate each other every year the day before Valentine's day. Read more...
NATIONAL CHEDDAR DAY
National Cheddar Day adds some cheesy goodness on February 13th! Read more...
NATIONAL TORTELLINI DAY
Pasta lovers will enjoy a traditional stuffed pasta during National Tortellini Day on February 13th! Read more...
NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY – IHOP
Every year at the end of February or beginning of March, National Pancake Day raises money for charity. IHOP restaurants began National Pancake Day in 2006. Since that day, they have raised close to $30 million for charities. In 2024, IHOP is celebration National Pancake Day on February 13. People from around the country will once again celebrate enjoy free pancakes at IHOP Restaurants. Guests are asked to consider leaving a donation. Read more...
FASTNACHT DAY
With deep roots in Germany, Fastnacht Day is a pre-Lenten celebration that takes place the day before Ash Wednesday. Read more...
PACZKI DAY
The sweet holiday of Paczki Day takes place the day before Ash Wednesday. The Polish tradition of indulging in fried dough filled with jams, custards or other sweet surprises dates back to the Middle Ages. Read more...
FAT TUESDAY
The last day of Carnival and the day before Ash Wednesday, Fat Tuesday is the intertwining of a period of festivals and feasts that lead to a time of fasting and reflection. Also known as Shrove Tuesday and Mardi Gras, this enduring celebration has many traditions and deep roots around the world. Read more...
On Deck for February 14, 2024
National Days
VALENTINE'S DAY
ASH WEDNESDAY
NATIONAL DONOR DAY
NATIONAL FERRIS WHEEL DAY
NATIONAL CREAM-FILLED CHOCOLATES DAY
February 13th Celebrated History
1895
The Lumiere brothers, Auguste and Charles-Antoine, patent their cinematograph. Their pioneering work led to the first public screening of a moving picture.
1920
The first National Negro League forms organizing teams of Black professional baseball players into one organization for the first time. Andrew "Rube" Foster, the owner of the American Giants, led the movement to form a league.
1946
The Moore School of Electrical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania demonstrated the first electronic digital computer. Named the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator (ENIC), it was created as part of a military project by John W. Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert.
2011
For the first time in 100 years, tribal members of the Umatilla of Oregon return to Montana and Yellowstone National Park to hunt and harvest bison. Harvesting bison restores traditions from the Walla Walla, Cayuse, and Umatilla tribes guaranteed in an 1855 treaty.
February 13th Celebrated Birthdays
Sarah Singleton Van Buren - 1818
After the death of her mother-in-law, Sarah Van Buren stepped into the role of First Lady during Martin Van Buren's presidency.
Elizabeth Truman - 1885
In 1945, Bess Truman became the 35th First Lady of the United States. She entered the White House in the final year of World War II and following the sudden death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt - the beginning of his fourth term. Capable and sure, Mrs. Truman stepped into the role of President Harry Truman's secretary.
Patty Berg - 1918
The American professional golfer helped found the Women's Professional Golf Association in 1947. During her career, Berg won 15 major titles.
Tennessee Ernie Ford - 1919
The American gospel and country recording artist is best known for the songs "Sixteen Tons" and "Ballad of Davy Crockett."
Chuck Yeager - 1923
The decorated American fighter pilot and test pilot broke the sound barrier in 1947 in the Bell X-1.
Always, Celebrate Every Day!
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