NATIONAL FLANNEL DAY
February 10 is National Flannel Day on the National Day Calendar. Do you know what that means? We're celebrating a fabric that has been the uniform of the working class, a staple of grunge style, and a must have clothing item for outdoor enthusiasts for centuries. #NationalFlannelDay
HOME WARRANTY DAY
National Home Warranty Day on February 10th reminds us to protect the vital appliances and components of our homes. #HomeWarrantyDay
CREAM CHEESE BROWNIE DAY
On February 10, National Cream Cheese Brownie Day shines a spotlight on an irresistible dessert bar. Combining chocolate and cream cheese has long been a favorite in the bakery. When it's added to a brownie recipe the results are spectacular. #CreamCheeseBrownieDay
SAFER INTERNET DAY
Every year on the second Tuesday in February, Safer Internet Day brings tools, education, and awareness to create a safer internet for both kids and adults. From cyberbullying and identity theft to fraud and human trafficking, the internet can be a frightening place. Safer Internet Day and ConnectSafely.org aim to make the internet a better place. #SaferInternetDay
NATIONAL UMBRELLA DAY
National Umbrella Day casts a little shade on February 10th. The day honors one of the world's most useful inventions, the umbrella! #NationalUmbrellaDay
Coming on February 11, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL LATTE DAY
NATIONAL GUITAR DAY
NATIONAL MAKE A FRIEND DAY
NATIONAL SHUT-IN VISITATION DAY
NATIONAL INVENTORS' DAY
DON'T CRY OVER SPILLED MILK DAY
NATIONAL WHITE SHIRT DAY
PEPPERMINT PATTY DAY
Notable Birthdays for February 10
Abner Clark Harding (1807-1874) - Civil War Brigadier General for the
Union Army.
William Read Scurry (1821-1864) - Brigadier General for the Confederate Army.
Ira Remsen (1846-1927) - Chemist who introduced organic chemistry education and research in the U.S.
Jesse G. Vincent (1880-1962) - Engineer who designed the first V-12 engine.
Edith Clarke (1883-1959) - The first female to be professionally employed as an electrical engineer, professor of electrical engineering, deliver a paper at the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, and the first female engineer to be recognized by Tau Beta Pi in the U.S.
John Franklin Enders (1897-1985) - Inventor of the Measles vaccine and considered to be the Father of Modern Vaccines.
Walter A. Brown (1905-1964) - Founded of the Boston Celtics basketball team.
Leontyne Price (1927-Still Living) - Black soprano opera singer to receive international fame.
Jim Whittaker (1929-Still Living) - Mountain climber who was the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
James West (1931-Still Living) - Co-inventor of the foil electret microphone.
Roberta Flack (1937-Still Living) - R&B singer whose hits include The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Killing Me Softly with His Song.
George Stephanopoulos (1961-Still Living) - Journalist and co-anchor of Good Morning America.
Laura Dern (1967-Still Living) - Actor known for her roles in Wild at Heart and Jurassic Park.
Joe Mangrum (1969-Still Living) - Artist known for his large-scale colored sand paintings and using organic materials in his art.
Vic Fuentes (1983-Still Living) - Lead singer and co-founder of the post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil.
Memorable Events for February 10
1855 - The U.S. citizenship laws are amended to declare all children born from US parents born abroad are U.S. citizenship.
1863 - Alanson Crane is awarded the first patent of the fire extinguisher.
1870 - The YMCA (Young Women's Christian Association) is formed in NY City.
1933 - The first singing telegram is delivered by the Postal Telegraph-Cable Company.
1947 - The WWII peace treaties are signed.
1954 - President Eisenhower warns the U.S. about becoming involved in Vietnam.
1962 - American spy Gary Powers is exchanged for captured Soviet spy Rudolf Abel.
1967 - The 25th Amendment, explaining succession of the President if they die, resign, or are removed from office by impeachment, is ratified.
1996 - IBM supercomputer Deep Blue defeats chess genium Garry Kasparov.
