NATIONAL RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY
Each year on February 17th, National Random Acts of Kindness Day grows in popularity. It is celebrated by individuals, groups, and organizations nationwide to encourage acts of kindness.
#RandomActsOfKindnessDay
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.
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FASTNACHT DAY
With deep roots in Germany, Fastnacht Day is a pre-Lenten celebration that takes place the day before Ash Wednesday.
#FastnachtDay
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.
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NATIONAL CAULIFLOWER DAY
Each year on February 17th, National Cauliflower Day celebrates one of the most versatile and nutritious vegetables in the garden. Cauliflower takes center stage in kitchens across the country, proving that with a little creativity, this cruciferous vegetable can become almost anything!
#NationalCauliflowerDay
NATIONAL CABBAGE DAY
National Cabbage Day on February 17th recognizes a delightful garden staple that provides some of the best recipes for the Celtic holidays coming up next month. It's an excellent day to test your corned beef and cabbage skills alongside other delicious seasonal dishes.
#NationalCabbageDay
Coming on February 18, 2026
National Days
ASH WEDNESDAY
NATIONAL DRINK WINE DAY
CRAB STUFFED FLOUNDER DAY
NATIONAL BATTERY DAY
Memorable Birthdays for February 17
Samuel Read Anderson (1804-1883) - Brigadier General for the Confederate Army.
Haller Nutt (1816-1864) - Southern Plantation owner of Longwood house, which is considered the largest octagonal house in the U.S.
Aaron Montgomery Ward (1843-1913) - Founder of Montgomery Ward.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher (1879-1958) - Social reformer who managed the first adult education program in the U.S.
Mary Carson Breckinridge (1881-1965) - Nurse midwife and founder of the Frontier Nursing Service.
Andre Norton (1912-2005) - Science fiction and fantasy author.
Annie Glenn (1920-2020) - Advocate for people with disabilities and communication disorders.
Huey P. Newton (1942-1989) - Co-founder of the Black Panther Party.
Richard Karn (1956-Still Living) - Actor known for his role as Al Borland in the sitcom Home Improvement.
Lou Diamond Phillips (1962-Still Living) - Actor who played Ritchie Valens in La Bamba.
Larry the Cable Guy (1963-Still Living) - Comedian and voice actor.
Michael Jordan (1963-Still Living) - Former NBA basketball player and businessman.
Billie Joe Armstrong (1972-Still Living) - Singer, guitarist, lead singer and co-founder of the rock band Green Day.
Memorable Events for February 17
1801 - Thomas Jefferson is named President and Aaron Burr VP after the House of Representatives breaks an electoral college tie.
1878 - California opens 18 phone lines.
1897 - The National Organization of Mothers is formed.by Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst.
1913 - Oregon becomes the second state to enact the minimum wage law.
1933 - Newsweek distributes its first issue.
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