World Day of Social Justice – The United Nations’ World Day of Social Justice is observed annually on February 20th. This day is dedicated to promoting social justice, which includes issues such as poverty, unemployment, and discrimination.
Love Your Pet Day – Love Your Pet Day is a day to celebrate the special bond between pets and their owners. It is observed on February 20th each year and encourages people to show love and appreciation for their pets.
Hoodie Hoo Day – Hoodie Hoo Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated on February 20th. It is a fun way to chase away the winter blues by going outside and shouting “hoodie hoo” at the top of your lungs.
1962 – Astronaut John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the Earth, completing three orbits in the Friendship 7 spacecraft.
1986 – The Soviet Union launches the Mir space station, which would remain in orbit for over 15 years and become the largest space station at the time.
1998 – American figure skater Tara Lipinski becomes the youngest gold medalist in Winter Olympics history at the age of 15.
2003 – The Station nightclub fire in West Warwick, Rhode Island kills 100 people and injures over 200 others, making it one of the deadliest nightclub fires in US history.
2013 – Pope Benedict XVI resigns as Pope, becoming the first pope to do so in over 600 years.
