For kids in school, knowing historical dates helps them relate to history and builds their general knowledge. The dates can be used in many classroom activities. These activities can help build relevance into everyday lessons. Knowing these dates will certainly impress your students!
Special Events This Month:
- American Heart Month
- Black History Month
- National Dental Health Month
Historical Dates to Remember
- February 2nd Groundhog Day
- February 3rd Elmo’s Birthday (Sesame Street character)
- February 8th Boy Scouts Day (Founded 1910)
- February 9th Hershey’s Chocolate Founded in 1894
- February 12th Abraham Lincoln born, 1809 (16th President)
- February 14th Valentine’s Day
- February 15th Susan B. Anthony’s 100th Birthday (born 1820)
- February 17th President’s Day/Random Acts of Kindness Day
- February 20th Love Your Pet Day
- February 22nd George Washington born, 1732/World Thinking Day
- February 25th Mardi Gras (always 47 days before Easter – also known as Fat Tuesday)
