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 left in 2027.
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, February 14, 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 fun & interesting facts about February 14th in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on February 14 in history? Keep reading to find out!
Famous Birthdays
Is today your birthday? If so, you share this special day with Freddie Highmore! Check out more famous people born on this day below.
1992
Freddie Highmore
English Actor
1992
Freddie Highmore
English Actor
Age
34 years old
Born IN
England, UK
Chinese Zodiac
Year of the Goat
1970
Simon Pegg
English Actor
1970
Simon Pegg
English Actor
Age
56 years old
Born IN
England, UK
Chinese Zodiac
Year of the Rooster
1978
Danai Gurira
American Actress
1978
Danai Gurira
American Actress
Age
48 years old
Born IN
Iowa, USA
Chinese Zodiac
Year of the Snake
Born on This Day
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.
Violets, February’s primary birth flower, represent the loyalty and humility of people born during this month. Primroses, February’s secondary birth flower, symbolize youthful energy and the first blush of love.
If you were lucky enough to be born on February 14th, you were likely conceived around May 24th, the year before.
A baby conceived on February 14th, 2027, will likely be born around November 7th, 2027.
Quotes
Every day brings a new quote - here are the most well-known quotes spoken or written on Feb 14th in history.
1923
Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.
Rudyard Kipling
English Journalist
1849
Literature is the most noble of professions. In fact, it is about the only one fit for a man.
Edgar Allan Poe
American Writer
Special Holidays
Are you looking for something to do today? Then why not find time today to celebrate the following special holidays.
United States
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.
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