Happy Valentine’s Day! February 14th is officially Ferris Wheel Day and Organ Donor Day.
Welcome to the 45th day of the year! We’re gradually getting through the year, but we still have another 320 days until we reach the new year.
Other than the love and romance that happens on this day each year, February 14th is also a special day in history with major developments in the world of politics, music and television.
Did you know that on this day in 1849, a photograph of the 11th US President James Knox Polk was taken? It is the oldest surviving photograph taken of a president while in office.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about February 14th in history!
What Events Happened On February 14 In History?
Actress Ellen Page received a standing ovation after her emotional coming out speech at the Human Rights Campaign “Time to Thrive.”
YouTube was founded & the domain name youtube.com was activated.
Iconic photo of our solar system was taken by Space probe Voyager 1.
Whitney Houston’s self-titled album was released on this day.
Aretha Franklin recorded “Respect.”
The original “Dracula” movie premiered in New York City, starring Bela Lugosi.
Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre took place in Chicago where 7 North Side Gang members were killed – apparently on Al Capone’s order.
Alexander Graham Bell changed communication forever after he applied for patent for the telephone on this day.
A photograph was taken of the 11th US President, James Knox Polk.
Discovery of Earth’s wobbling motion on its axis was presented to the Royal Society, London in a letter written by astronomer James Bradley.
Hundreds of jews in Strasbourg, France were publicly burnt to death.
February 14 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
Those of you who were born on Valentine’s Day share the Aquarius zodiac sign.
Aquarius is the eleventh zodiac sign and is symbolized by the Water Bearer, a symbol of the Gods bringing essential nutrients to Earth.
Those of you that were born in February have the Amethyst birthstone. Amethyst is often associated with stability, courage, and peace, which is perfect if you’re living in the cold, dark days of February.
If you were lucky enough to be born on February 14th, you were likely conceived around May 24th, the year before.
Is today is your birthday? If so, you share this special day with Freddie Highmore! Check out more famous people born on this day below.
Famous People Born On February 14
Harry Holland
English Actor
Freddie Highmore
English Actor
Danai Gurira
American Actress
Simon Pegg
English ActorSpecial Holidays On February 14th
Are you looking for something to do today? Then why not find time today to celebrate the following special holidays.
National Ferris Wheel Day
This day celebrates the birth of George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., the inventor of the Ferris Wheel. Today is Ferris Wheel Day, so why not enjoy this family-friendly activity at the fairground today?
National Organ Donor Day
In the US alone, 17 people die per day because they never got the transplant they needed. National Organ Donor Day is a day to raise awareness of this issue and encourage more people to register themselves as organ donors and prevent more unnecessary deaths.
Did you know that on this day, February 14th 1849, a photograph of the 11th US President James Knox Polk was taken?