Safer Internet Day – This is an annual event held on the second day of the second week of February to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially among children and young people.
National Pizza Day – This day celebrates one of the most popular and beloved foods in the world, pizza! It is a day for pizza lovers to indulge in their favorite slices and try new toppings and combinations.
Toothache Day – This day raises awareness about the causes and prevention of toothaches, as well as the importance of good oral hygiene practices.
National Bagel Day – This day celebrates the iconic breakfast food, the bagel! It is a day for bagel lovers to enjoy their favorite flavors and try new ones.
Read In The Bathtub Day – This day encourages people to take a relaxing break from their busy lives and unwind with a good book in the bathtub. It is a day to prioritize self-care and relaxation.
474 – Zeno is crowned as the Byzantine Emperor in Constantinople.
1825 – The U.S. House of Representatives elects John Quincy Adams as president after no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes in the 1824 election.
1861 – The Provisional Congress of the Confederate States of America convenes in Montgomery, Alabama.
1942 – The Battle of Stalingrad during World War II comes to an end as Soviet forces defeat the German army.
1950 – Senator Joseph McCarthy claims to have a list of 205 Communists working in the State Department, igniting the anti-Communist “Red Scare” in the United States.
1964 – The Beatles make their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, performing in front of a record-breaking audience of 73 million viewers.
2004 – Facebook, a social networking website, is launched by Mark Zuckerberg and his college roommates.
