NATIONAL REHYDRATION DAY
National Rehydration Day on the Monday after the Big Game puts a spotlight on mass dehydration following the most-watched, and cheered for, sporting event in America each year--the Big Game. While the day before is a nationwide celebration, the morning after is a call to everyone – not just the athletes on the big screen- to focus on recovery, wellness, and replenishing the body. #NationalRehydrationDay
NATIONAL PIZZA DAY
National Pizza Day on February 9th celebrates one of America's all-time favorite foods. Whether it is thin crust, Chicago-style, deep dish, or anything in between, pizza is an American favorite. #NationalPizzaDay
NATIONAL CUT THE CORD DAY
Break free from expensive cable bills on February 9th by celebrating National Cut the Cord Day! The streaming movement has rapidly grown over the past five years, and it doesn't show any signs of stopping. As the digital world supplies more choices, it also provides the flexibility, selection, and reliability we've been looking for. So it's no surprise that industry analysts estimate that up to six million people will cut the cord on traditional TV subscriptions in 2020. #NationalCutTheCordDay
NATIONAL FOOTBALL HANGOVER DAY
Each year on the day after the big game, National Football Hangover Day offers a bit of comfort and camaraderie. #FootballHangoverDay
NATIONAL TOOTHACHE DAY
National Toothache Day on February 9th is a not so subtle reminder of the importance of dental care. Also known as odontalgia, a toothache is pain generating from a tooth or multiple teeth. #NationalToothacheDay
NATIONAL BAGEL AND LOX DAY
National Bagel and Lox Day recognizes one of America's favorite bagel combinations on February 9th. #BagelAndLoxDay
CLEAN OUT YOUR COMPUTER DAY
Observed on the second Monday in February, National Clean Out Your Computer Day promotes taking time out of your day to do some basic housekeeping on your computer. #CleanOutYourComputerDay
Coming on February 10, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL FLANNEL DAY
HOME WARRANTY DAY
CREAM CHEESE BROWNIE DAY
SAFER INTERNET DAY
NATIONAL UMBRELLA DAY
Notable Birthdays for February 9
William Henry Harrison (1773-1841) - The 9th President of the U.S.
John Alexander Logan (1826-1886) - Major General for the Union Army.
Howard Taylor Ricketts (1871-1910) - Pathologist and physician who studied bacteria, including typhus fever.
Amy Lowell (1874-1925) - Poet who played a critical role in bringing poetry to mainstream society.
Ernest Tubb (1914-1984) - Pioneer of country music.
Lloyd Noel Ferguson (1918-2011) - One of the founders of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers.
John B. Cobb (1925-2024) - Theologian who studied the process philosophy and process theology and how to bring different levels of thought into one place.
Richard A. Long (1927-2013) - Considered one of the greatest contributors to African-American arts and culture.
Frank Frazetta (1928-20110) - Painter and illustrator who is considered to be the Godfather of Fantasy Art.
Joe Pesci (1943-Still Living) - Actor known for his roles in Goodfellas and My Cousin Vinny.
Alice Walker (1944-Still Living) - Author of The Color Purple.
Chris Gardner (1954-Still Living) - Businessman and philanthropist whose life story was depicted in The Pursuit of Happiness.
Peggy Whitson (1960-Still Living) - First female astronaut to command the International Space Station.
Memorable Events for February 9
1825 - John Quincy Adams as 6th President of the U.S. after no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes
1870 - President Grant signs a joint resolution establishing the U.S. Weather Bureau.
1871 - The Federal Fish Protection Office is created.
1889 - President Cleveland signs a bill elevating the status of the Department of Agriculture.
1942 - Daylight Savings War Time goes into effect in U.S.
1943 - President Roosevelt signs an executive setting a 48-hour work week in critical war industries.
1950 - Senator Joseph McCarthy accuses 205 employees in the State Department as being communists.
1964 - The Beatles make their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
1965 - The Marine Corps sends a MIM-23 Hawk missile battalion to South Vietnam as the first in-country troops without a training mission.
1971 - Satchel Paige becomes the first Negro league player to be voted into the Baseball HOF.
