February 3rd on the National Day Calendar®

February 3, 2024 on the National Day Calendar®  FEBRUARY 3, 2024 | NATIONAL THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED DAY | NATIONAL WOMEN PHYSICIANS DAY | NATIONAL MISSING PERSONS DAY | FOUR CHAPLAINS DAY | ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST DAY | NATIONAL CARROT CAKE DAY NATIONAL THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED DAY The Day the Music Died Day on February 3rd remembers the unfortunate and untimely death of singers 22-year-old Buddy Holly, 17-year-old Ritchie Valens, and 28-year-old J. P. Richardson, aka: "The Big Bopper."  These three artists died in an airplane accident on February 3, 1959, near Clear Lake, Iowa. Their pilot, Roger Peterson, also perished in the crash. Read more...     NATIONALWOMEN PHYSICIANS DAY On February 3rd, honor the path that female doctors have paved since 1849 as we recognize National Women Physicians Day. Read more...   NATIONAL MISSING PERSONS DAY On February 3rd, National Missing Persons Day focuses the country's attention long enough to recognize a missing person. Read more...   FOUR CHAPLAINS DAY On February 3rd each year, Four Chaplains Day honors four military chaplains from World War II who sacrificed their lives for fellow service members. Read more...   ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST DAY The first Saturday in February is a big treat because it's Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! What better way to start the day than with a refreshingly sweet scoop of ice cream with your breakfast? Read more...   NATIONAL CARROT CAKE DAY National Carrot Cake Day on February 3rd, celebrates one of America's favorite flavors of cake. In the carrot cake, we get to eat our cake and veggies, too! Read more...   On Deck for February 4, 2024 National Days NATIONAL HOMEMADE SOUP DAY NATIONAL HEMP DAY NATIONAL CREATE A VACUUM DAY NATIONAL THANK A MAIL CARRIER DAY   February 3rd Celebrated History   1870 The states ratify the 15th Amendment which reads: "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude."   1913  The cost of the U.S. Civil War prompted the ratification of the 16th Amendment allowing the federal government to impose the first income tax on its citizens.   1959 Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, The Big Bopper, and pilot Roger Peterson died in a plane crash following a concert at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. They were headed to Moorhead, Minnesota in poor weather conditions. The day is known as The Day the Music Died.   1980 Celtics Rookie Larry Bird scores the first three-pointer in an All-Star game. East vs. West went into overtime, tied 134-134. He and Earvin Johnson tied it up again at 136-136 but when Bird sank the three-point shot, East never looked back.   February 3rd Celebrated History   Horace Greeley - 1811 In 1841, the American newspaper editor and publisher founded the New York Tribune.   Elizabeth Blackwell - 1821 In 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. She became an advocate and mentor to other women seeking careers in the medical field.   Norman Rockwell - 1894 The American painter created illustrations for The Saturday Evening Post reflecting popular American culture. Rockwell also painted current events as reflected in his illustrations for Look magazine.   George Nissen - 1914 In the 1930s, the American gymnast invented the trampoline.   Inge Ruth Hardison - 1914 The American sculptor is best known for her collection entitled "Negro Giants in History." Included in the collection are busts of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Martin Luther King, Jr.   The Staff at National Day Calendar View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554  Click here to unsubscribe.