February 28 in Pop Culture History |
February 28th is…Car Keys and Small Change Day It is celebrated February Each year, the 28th anniversary is a time to acknowledge the usefulness of pockets. For centuries pockets were a staple of clothing. Pockets are convenient for small personal items such as car keys and coins. The holiday does not focus on car keys or small change, but it is a reminder about the daily items that end up in our pockets. in We have our pockets. Chocolate Souffle Day: Chocolate soufflé consists of eggs, sugar, and melted chocolate that create a light and fluffy treat, perfect for after dinner or as a special indulgence. The history of chocolate soufflé is not well documented, but it is believed to have originated in France in The late 19th-century. It has become very popular in The United States in the mid-20th Century. It is now a traditional dessert. in Many fine dining restaurants. Floral Design Day Each year, it is observed February 28This day is dedicated to the appreciation of the art of flower design. This day is dedicated to Carl Rittner’s birthday, who founded the Rittner School of Floral Design. in Boston. Officially, the Governor of Massachusetts William F. Weld has declared that this day is recognized. in 1995. The day is a way to appreciate floral design’s unique and creative aspects and its impact on art and design. Global Scouse Day is an annual celebration of Liverpool’s traditional dish, Scouse, a hearty stew made of beef or lamb and vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and onions. It is a day to celebrate Liverpool’s rich cultural heritage as well as its regional cuisine. It’s a day to enjoy and appreciate the tasty, comforting dish that has been a staple in The city has been home to the dish for many years. Celebrations include communal meals, competitions in cooking, and other activities that highlight the food and celebrate its popularity. Day for Public Sleeping You can take a break wherever and whenever you like, depending on the laws in your area. It doesn’t matter if you are a snoozer or not in This day encourages rest in the parks, at work, and on the public transport system. National Tooth Fairy Day Children can celebrate the magic tooth fairy on this day. (Also August 22) |
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Tooth Fairy Day This is a tribute to the Tooth Fairy who, especially for children, graciously places money and small gifts under the pillows of people who have lost their teeth. The Tooth Fairy’s celebration is controversial. in February Oder in August. More signs indicate that Tooth Fairy Day will be celebrated in August. February 28. Although the origins of Tooth Fairy are still a little hazy, it has been mentioned as far back in the Middle Ages. After experiencing the odd sensation of losing one tooth, it is believed that Tooth Fairy was made to calm fearful children. The early Europeans buried children’s teeth so witches and evil spirits couldn’t use them for voodoo. The Vikings believed that children’s teeth had magical powers to help them fight in battle. The Tooth Mouse would make necklaces out of their child’s baby teeth, and pay them back. Over time, people began to share stories about a Tooth Mouse who scampers around town and steals children’s teeth in It was the middle of the evening. The mouse’s story evolved into the story of the Tooth Fairy, who leaves treasures under children’s pillows in Exchange for the lost teeth. |
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1784 – John Wesley chartered the first Methodist Church in United States. An Anglican Anglican priest, Wesley designed a church for his disciples after the Anglican Church left America during the American Revolution. 1827 – The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was incorporated. It was the first railroad. in America will offer freight and commercial transport for both people. 1854 – The Republican Party was organized in Ripon, WI. This group was anti-slavery. 1885 – The American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) was incorporated in American Bell Telephone has a subsidiary located in New York. 1935 – Wallace Carothers discovered Nylon while working at DuPont. 1839 – The non-existent word “dord”The following was published: in Webster’s New International Dictionary, Second Edition. 1940 – Basketball was televised for the first time. It was Fordham University against the University of Pittsburgh. 1953 – Cambridge University scientists James D. Watson and Frances H.C. Crick announced that they had found the double-helix structure of DNA, the molecule containing human genes. 1970 – # 1 Hit February 28, 1970 – April 10, 1970: Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge Over Troubled Water 1976 – February 28, 1976 – March 5, 1976: Rhythm Heritage – Theme From S.W.A.T. 1981 – February 28, 1981 – March 20, 1981: Eddie Rabbitt – I Love a Rainy Night 1983 – CBS sitcom M*A*S*H ended after 11 seasons, airing a special two-and-a-half-hour episode watched by 77% of the television viewing audience. 1993 – Near Mount Carmel in Waco, Texas, agents of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) launch a raid against the Branch Davidian compound. At least 80 persons, 22 of them children, were among those killed. 1996 – KISS reunited at the Grammys in Full makeup, costume. 1998 – # 1 Hit February 28, 1998 – March 13, 1998: Céline Dion – My Heart Will Go On 2002 Sotheby’s auction house announced that Peter Paul Reubens was the creator of the painting The Massacre of the Innocents, not Jan van den Hoecke as previously believed. 2004 – # 1 Hit February 28, 2004 – May 21, 2004: Usher featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris – Yeah! 2009 – # 1 Hit February 28, 2009 – April 10, 2009: Flo Rida – Right Round 2013 – Pope Benedict XVI resigned as the pope of the Catholic Church – the first pope to do so since 1415. |