NATIONAL GUMDROP DAY
Observed on February 15th, National Gumdrop Day recognizes a favorite candy of many; the gumdrop! There's no question as to what to do. Eat gumdrops and eat as many as you want! #NationalGumdropDay
SINGLES AWARENESS DAY
On February 15th, Singles Awareness Day reminds us that there's nothing wrong with being single. In fact, the day after Valentine's Day points out all the ways that singledom benefits our communities and more. #SinglesAwarenessDay
NATIONAL WISCONSIN DAY
On February 15th, National Wisconsin Day recognizes The Badger State. #NationalWisconsinDay
Coming on February 16, 2026
National Days
PRESIDENTS DAY
DO A GROUCH A FAVOR DAY
NATIONAL ALMOND DAY
Notable Birthdays for February 15
Abraham Clark (1725-1794) - Founding Father who signed the Declaration of Independence.
Cyrus McCormick (1809-1884) -Co-founder of the International Harvester.
Charles Lewis Tiffany (1812-1902) - Founder of Tiffany & Co.
Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906) - Suffragist and women's rights activist.
Alexander Stuart Webb (1835-1911) - Major General for the Union Army.
William Henry Pickering (1858-1938) - Astronomer who discovered the 9th and 10th moons of Saturn.
Alfred Carlton Gilbert (1884-1961) - Inventor of the Erector Set.
James Forrestal (1892-1949) - The first Secretary of Defense in the U.S.
Harold Arlen (1905-1986) - American composer who wrote the songs for The Wizard of Oz.
Allan Arbus (1918-2013) - Actor known for his role as psychiatrist Dr. Freedman on M*A*S*H.
Norman C. Deno (1921-2017) - Chemist known for his research in germination.
Angella D. Ferguson (1925-Still Living) - Pediatrician who made groundbreaking discoveries in the study of Sickle Cell.
Harvey Korman (1927-2008) - Actor and comedian known for his skits on The Carol Burnett Show.
Joseph Willcox Jenkins (1928-2014) - The first composer for the U.S. Army Chorus.
Norman Bridwell (1928-2014) - Cartoonist who created Clifford the Big Red Dog.
Matt Groening (1954-Still Living) - Animator who created the Simpsons.
Janice Dickinson (1955-Still Living) - Considered the first supermodel, agent, and author.
Darrell Green (1960-Still Living) - Former NFL player who is considered to be one of the greatest cornerbacks of all time AND one of the fastest players in NFL history.
Chris Farley (1964-1997) - Comedian and actor known for his skits on Saturday Night Live.
Amy van Dyken (1973-Still Living) - Olympic gold medalist in swimming.
Memorable Events for February 15
1768 - Mustard is manufactured for the first time in PA.
1799 - Printed ballots are authorized in the U.S.
1870 - The Stevens Institute of Technology is founded in NJ and offers the
first Bachelor of Engineering degree in mechanical engineering.
1879 - President Hayes signs a bill allowing female attorneys to argue cases in the Supreme Court.
1905 - The first thoroughbred horse race happens in AK.
1943 - Wartime propaganda poster "We Can Do It!" is posted across manufacturing companies across the Midwest.
1946 - The first electronic general-purpose computer (ENIAC) is dedicated at the University of PA.
1972 - Sound recordings are granted under federal copyright protection.
