February 16th on the National Day Calendar®

February 16, 2024 on the National Day Calendar®  FEBRUARY 16, 2024 | NATIONAL DO A GROUCH A FAVOR DAY | NATIONAL TARTAR SAUCE DAY | NATIONAL NO ONE EATS ALONE DAY | NATIONAL CAREGIVERS DAY | NATIONAL ALMOND DAY   NATIONAL 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. Read more...   NATIONAL TARTAR SAUCE DAY There are many reasons for observing National Tartar Sauce Day the Friday after Lent begins. Things start to get fishy for one. For another, tartar sauce compliments more than just fish. So it's time to get this celebration started by counting the ways! Read more...   NATIONAL NO ONE EATS ALONE DAY On an early Friday in February, lunchrooms across America have accepted the mission started by National No One Eats Alone Day. Read more...   NATIONAL CAREGIVERS DAY National Caregivers Day on the third Friday in February honors the healthcare professionals across the country providing long-term and hospice care. Read more...   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. Read more...   DESTINATION CELEBRATION - Episode 2 This is for all our gamers and non-gamers! Episode #2 is dedicated to celebrating National Video Game Day, our hosts Marlo Anderson and Latoya Johnson are geared up to take you on an epic gaming journey.   From diving into the evolution of video games to immersing themselves in virtual worlds, get ready for laughs, excitement, and a dose of gaming wisdom. Don't miss out and get ready for a power-up of fun and join the celebration in our thrilling show! WATCH NOW!     On Deck for February 17, 2024 National Days NATIONAL RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY NATIONAL RED SOCK DAY NATIONAL CABBAGE DAY   February 16th Celebrated History   1923 The English archaeologist Howard Carter opens King Tutankhamen's ancient Egyptian burial chamber.   1937 U.S. Patent Office issues patent no. 2,071,250 for nylon to E.I. du Pont De Nemours & Company.   1968 Senator Rankin Fite of Alabama demonstrates the first 911 emergency telephone system in Haleyville.   1994 Dr. Ruben Quintero performed the first endoscopic fetal surgery.   February 16th Celebrated Birthdays   Edgar Bergen - 1903 The American comedian is best known for creating the puppet characters Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd through his ventriloquist comedy acts.   Vera Menchik - 1906 The world champion chess player became the first woman to compete against men during international tournament play.   LaVar Burton - 1957 The American actor and director is best known for hosting Reading Rainbow on PBS and starring as Geordi La Forge in the Star Trek: The Next Generation television series and films.   John McEnroe - 1959 During the 1980s, McEnroe stormed the courts against Björn Borg while building a dominating tennis career.   Enjoy!! View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554  Click here to unsubscribe.