NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY
National Margarita Day on February 22nd rims a glass with salt and serves up a beverage that tastes like the summer sun. Whether you enjoy them on the rocks or blended, this day is for you! #NationalMargaritaDay
SUPERMARKET EMPLOYEE DAY
Supermarket employees are a vital element of our supply chain and community. That's why Supermarket Employee Day on February 22nd is a time for the food industry to acknowledge employees at every level. #SupermarketEmployeeDay
COOK A SWEET POTATO DAY
Across the United States, National Cook A Sweet Potato Day on February 22nd celebrates a root vegetable packed with flavor and a bit of history, too. The sweet potato is eaten and loved, each day, by millions of people across the nation. #CookASweetPotatoDay
NATIONAL CALIFORNIA DAY
On February 22nd, National California Day recognizes the Golden State. Know for its beauty, glamour, wineries, and natural wonders, California is a must stop destination on your vacation bucket list! #NationalCaliforniaDay
Coming on February 23, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL BANANA BREAD DAY
NATIONAL TILE DAY
NATIONAL TOOTSIE ROLL DAY
NATIONAL DOG BISCUIT DAY
Notable Birthdays for February 22
George Washington (1732-1799) - The first President of the U.S.
Jacob Kimball (1761-1826) - One of the first noted composes in the U.S.
Rembrandt Peale (1778-1860) - Prolific portrait painter and art curator.
James Russell Lowell (1819-1891) - One of the first poets who brought "American" poetry to readers.
James Barnet Fry (1827-1894) - Brevet Major General for the Union Army.
Bill Klem (1874-1951) - Umpire known by the nickname the "Old Arbitrator."
Zitkala-Sa (1876-1938) - Native American author and activist who was the co-founder of the National Council of American Indians.
Nacio Herb Brown (1896-1964) - Composer who wrote Singin' In The Rain.
Robert Young (1907-1998) - Actor remembered for his role as Jim Anderson in Father Knows Best.
Don Pardo (1918-2014) - Television announcer whose voice was recognizable on The Price Is Right and Jeopardy!
Robert Wadlow (1918-Still Living) - Considered to be the tallest person ever recorded.
Marshall Teague (1921-1959) - Race car driver that NASCAR fans called the "King of the Beach."
Paul Dooley (1928-Still Living) - Do-creator of The Electric Company (PBS).
Julius Erving (1950-Still Living) - One of the greatest NBA players of all time known as "Dr. J"
Drew Barrymore (1975-Still Living) - Multi-award winning actress known for her roles in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), The Wedding Singer (1998), and Charlie's Angels (2000) to name a few.
Memorable Events for February 22
1819 - Spain sells Florida to the U.S. for $5 million.
1856 - The Republican Party holds its first national convention.
1865 - Tennessee abolishes slavery.
1876 - Johns Hopkins University opens its doors.
1879- The first Woolworth's store opens in NY.
1889 - President Cleveland admits North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Washington as states.
1935 - Airplanes are permitted from flying over the White House for the first time.
1942 - President Roosevelt orders General Douglas MacArthur out of the Philippines.
