February’s Trip Back in Time

Tara Meany, Academic Life Editor

February 26, 2015

Birthstone – Amethyst
Flower – Violet
February 1 – Super Bowl Sunday
February 2 – Groundhog Day
February 3 – Elmo’s Birthday
February 8 – Boy Scout Day celebrates the birthday of scouting in America.
February 9, 1894 – Hershey’s chocolate founded.
February 12, 1938 – Children’s author Judy Blume’s birthday.
February 12, 1959 – First Barbie doll put on sale.
February 13 – Blame Someone Else Day
February 17 – Mardi Gras is a carnival celebrated on Shrove Tuesday around the world, most famously in New Orleans.
February 19 – Chinese New Years
February 19, 1968 – “Mister Roger’s Neighborhood”, a children’s show featuring Fred Rogers, debuted on television and ran for thirty-three years.
February 22 – World Thinking Day, a day of celebrating friendship, and advocacy for girls around the world in the Girl Scout and Girl Guide communities.
February 24 – Tortilla Chip Day
February 27 – Polar Bear Day

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