NATIONAL HOMEMADE SOUP DAY
February 4th heats up with National Homemade Soup Day. In every cuisine, soup provides a rich basis of flavor and history. #NationalHomemadeSoupDay
NATIONAL HEMP DAY
On February 4th, National Hemp Day proudly weaves a celebration surrounding an industry with a long and innovative history. #NationalHempDay
NATIONAL SWEATER DAY
If you're feeling a little cold today and need an extra layer, look no further. February 4th is National Sweater Day! Today we are honoring one of the most appreciated garments of the winter months and raising awareness about climate change. #NationalSweaterDay
GIRLS & WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY
Around the country, National Girls and Women in Sports Day is recognized by schools, organizations, and teams during the first week of February. #GirlsAndWomenInSportsDay
THANK A MAIL CARRIER DAY
National Thank A Mail Carrier Day (also known as Thank a Mailman Day) on February 4th reminds us that someone makes sure the mail gets through 6 days a week 52 weeks a year. The day reminds us just how important mail carriers are to our daily lives. Take time out of your day to thank the mail carrier responsible for delivering your mail. #ThankAMailCarrierDay
NATIONAL CREATE A VACUUM DAY
National Create A Vacuum Day on February 4th explores spaces void of matter. On this day, we are challenged to create one. #CreateAVacuumDay
Coming on February 5, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE FONDUE DAY
NATIONAL SHOWER WITH A FRIEND DAY
OPTIMIST DAY
NATIONAL WEATHERPERSON'S DAY
Notable Birthdays for February 4
Halbert Eleazer Paine (1826-1905) - Brevet Major General for the Union Army.
Bill Haywood (1869-1928) - Founding member and leader of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW).
Virginia M. Alexander (1899-1949) - Black female physician and founder of the Aspiranto Health Home (PA).
Charles Lindbergh (1902-1974) - American pilot, explorer, aviator, military officer, and author.
Catherine Wolfe Donohue (1903-1938) - Watch dial painter.
Clyde Tombaugh (1906-1997) - Astronomer who discovered the planet Pluto.
Rosa Parks (1913-2005) - Civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat on a bus.
William Talman (1915-1968) - Actor best known for his role as attorney Hamilton Burger in the t.v. series Perry Mason.
Stanley Karnow (1925-2013) - Journalist well-known for his writing on the Vietnam War.
Arthur E. Chase (1930-2015) - Politician who was the co-founder to the Central Massachusetts Legislative Caucus.
Barry Feinstein (1931-2011) - Portrait photographer and album cover designer, including album covers for Bob Dylan; Peter, Paul & Mary and Janis Joplin.
Collin Wilcox (1935-2009) - Actress fondly remembered for her role as Mayella Ewell in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962).
Ken Thompson (1943-Still Living) - Computer scientist and programmer who helped co-developed the B Programming Language.
Dan Quayle (1947-Still Living) - The 44th VP of the U.S.
Alice Cooper (1948-Still Living) - Musician referred to as the The Godfather of Shock Rock.
Gavin DeGraw (1977-Still Living) - Singer best known for the theme song I Don't Want to Be on One Tree Hill.
Memorable Events for February 4
1789 - George Washington is unanimously elected as the first President of
the U.S.
1824 - J.W. Goodrich introduces rubber galoshes to the public for sale.
1846 - Mormon pioneers make their ways to the Salt Lake Valley.
1847 - The first telegraph company established in Maryland.
1849 - University of Wisconsin begins in teaching 20 students in a one room classroom.
1899 - The Philippine–American War between America and the Philippines begins.
1913 - The National Institute of Arts & Letters is founded.
1941 - The United Service Organization (USO) is created to entertain American troops.
1942 - Clinton Pierce becomes the first U.S. general wounded in WWII.
1957 - The first electric portable typewriter is put on sale in NY.
1971 - The NASDAQ stock exchange is founded in NY.
1991 - Alex Trebek becomes first person to host three game shows at once (Jeopardy!, Classic Concentration, and To Tell the Truth).
2004 - Facebook is founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin.
