February 8th on the National Day Calendar®

February 8, 2024 on the National Day Calendar®  FEBRUARY 8, 2024 | NATIONAL GIVING HEARTS DAY | NATIONAL KITE FLYING DAY | NATIONAL IOWA DAY | NATIONAL BOY SCOUTS 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! Read more...   NATIONAL KITE FLYING DAY Observed annually on February 8th, National Kite Flying Day encourages exploring kite flying and making. Enthusiasts across the country mark the day by launching their kites or making plans to attend festivals. Read more...   NATIONAL IOWA DAY On February 8th, National Iowa Day recognizes The Hawkeye State. Located in the Midwestern region of the United States, Iowa is known for its rolling hills, cornfields, and small towns. While it may not be the first state that comes to mind when thinking about interesting or unusual facts, there are still plenty of cool things to know about Iowa. Read more...   NATIONAL BOY SCOUTS DAY February 8th annually recognizes National Boys Scouts Day. Since 1910, boys across America have been doing good deeds, learning survival skills, and developing moral foundations through the Boy Scout of America. Read more...   MARK YOUR CALENDARS On February 9th as we kick off National Pizza Day in style with the premiere of "Destination Celebration"! Join hosts LaToya Johnson and Marlo Anderson on a journey that celebrates the unique and diverse ways we honor the days that bring us together - starting with everyone's favorite the Pizza Day Giveaway.   THAT'S NOT ALL! In celebration of our first episode, we're giving away a year's supply of pizza to one lucky winner! Don't miss your slice of the fun. Enter our giveaway now at National Pizza Day Giveaway and let the festivities begin!   On Deck for February 9, 2024 National Days NATIONAL PIZZA DAY NATIONAL CUT THE CORD DAY NATIONAL NO ONE EATS ALONE DAY NATIONAL TOOTHACHE DAY NATIONAL BAGEL AND LOX DAY DAY   February 8th Celebrated History   1735 The first opera is performed in the American Colonies. Presented by the English Ballad Opera Company, they performed  Flora, or Hob in the Well. A courtroom above the Shepheard's Tavern in Charleston, South Carolina hosted the production.   1944 In 1944, the American journalist Henry McAlpin became the first Black correspondent accredited to the White House.   1910 William D. Boyce incorporates Boy Scouts of America after meeting with Robert Baden-Powell.   1976 The Martin Scorsese film  Taxi Driver premieres starring Robert De Niro, Cybill Shepherd, and Jodie Foster. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards and two Golden Globes.   February 8th Celebrated History   Rebecca Lee Crumpler - 1831 In 1864, she became the first African American woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. Dr. Crumpler opened her practice in Boston and published  A Book of Medical Discourses.   Jules Verne - 1828 The French science fiction author wrote a series of popular adventure novels including  Journey to the Center of the Earth, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, and Around the World in 80 Days.   James Dean - 1931 Best known for his role as Jim Stark in the film Rebel Without a Cause, actor James Dean also performed in several television shows before his tragic death.   John Williams - 1932 The American composer is considered cinema's most distinguished and honored composers in film history. During his career, Williams has produced some of the most identifiable and critically acclaimed film scores ever written. His film scores include Star Wars, Superman, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and many, many more.   Ted Koppel -1940 The award-winning broadcast journalist served as the anchor for ABC's Nightline for twenty-five years. During his nearly 60-year career, Koppel has covered the assassination of President John F. Kennedy to the election of President Barack Obama.   Mary Steenburgen - 1953 The versatile, award-winning American actress is known for her roles in films including Book Club, Elf, and Parenthood.   Celebrate! Every! Day! View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554  Click here to unsubscribe.