NATIONAL DO A GROUCH A FAVOR DAY

National Do A Grouch A Favor Day is a call to kindness on February 16th. Everyone knows a grouch, and some of us may even be guilty of being one. On February 16th, maybe you can be the one to find the sweeter side of a grouch. More to read...

NATIONAL NO ONE EATS ALONE DAY

On an early Friday in February, lunchrooms across America have accepted the mission started by National No One Eats Alone Day. Learn more...

NATIONAL ALMOND DAY

On February 16th each year, National Almond Day recognizes the versatile and healthful almond. This delicious nut is native to the Middle East and thrives in warm, dry climates with mild winters. The day celebrates the benefits and uses of almonds. Read more...

Coming on February 17, 2025

National Days
NATIONAL RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY
PRESIDENTS DAY
NATIONAL CABBAGE DAY

February 16th Celebrated History

1923

The English archaeologist Howard Carter opens King Tutankhamen's ancient Egyptian burial chamber.

1937

U.S. Patent Office issues patent no. 2,071,250 for nylon to E.I. du Pont De Nemours & Company.

1968

Senator Rankin Fite of Alabama demonstrates the first 911 emergency telephone system in Haleyville.

1994

Dr. Ruben Quintero performed the first endoscopic fetal surgery.

February 16th Celebrated Birthdays

Edgar Bergen - 1903

The American comedian is best known for creating the puppet characters Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd through his ventriloquist comedy acts.

Vera Menchik - 1906

The world champion chess player became the first woman to compete against men during international tournament play.

LaVar Burton - 1957

The American actor and director is best known for hosting Reading Rainbow on PBS and starring as Geordi La Forge in the Star Trek: The Next Generation television series and films.

John McEnroe - 1959

During the 1980s, McEnroe stormed the courts against Björn Borg while building a dominating tennis career.