FEBRUARY 7, 2023 | NATIONAL PERIODIC TABLE DAY | NATIONAL SEND A CARD TO A FRIEND DAY | NATIONAL FETTUCCINE ALFREDO DAY

NATIONAL PERIODIC TABLE DAY

On February 7th, National Periodic Table Day recognizes the publication of the first table of elements. We also look at how the periodic table has changed through the years. Read more…

NATIONAL SEND A CARD TO A FRIEND DAY

National Send A Card To A Friend Day on February 7th reminds us to send friendly cheer through the mail. We do that by sending a note or message on a card to the friends we hold dear. Throughout the year, we often think about our friends. We wonder how they are, miss them, and remember fond memories of times shared. Read more…

NATIONAL FETTUCCINE ALFREDO DAY

On February 7th, National Fettuccine Alfredo Day celebrates one of the world’s favorite ways to enjoy a plate of fettuccine.  Read more…

On Deck for February 8, 2023

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Recipe of the Day

Veggie Lasagna
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

3 cups marinara sauce
3-4 medium zucchinis
16 ricotta cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
16 ounces shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 cups fresh spinach leaves
1/2 yellow onion, diced

Instructions

Heat oven to 375F.

Prepare a 9×13 baking dish with vegetable oil.

Trim ends from the zucchinis. Slice zucchinis into one-inch thick slices lengthwise. Place on paper towels and sprinkle with salt to absorb moisture. Rest for 10 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix ricotta, beaten egg, and half of the garlic.

In a large skillet, saute’ onion over medium heat until translucent. Add remaining garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in spinach leaves and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.

Pat zucchini slices dry. Place one overlapping layer of slices in the prepared pan. Spread a thin layer of the ricotta mixture over the zucchini. Add 1/3 of the spinach mixture and spread evenly. Spread a layer of marinara. Top with mozzarella and parmesan. Repeat.

Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.

February 7th Celebrated History

1817

Baltimore, Maryland becomes the first American city to become lit with gaslight. Market and Lemon Streets (now known as North Holliday Street and East Baltimore Street today) were the first public lighting in the city.

1964

The Beatles arrive in (or invade) the United States. Beatlemania begins.

1971

Swiss women were granted the right to vote. Since 1868, Swiss women had been demanding the right to vote and every time it was denied. Nearly every two decades women’s suffrage would be brought before the various committees, councils, and Parliament, and the motions were ignored or passed on. The European Convention on Human Rights brought the issue to the table once again and finally, in 1971, Swiss women had a voice. However, there were still many regions in Switzerland that did not allow women the vote at certain levels of Swiss elections. It wouldn’t be until 1991 that women could vote at all levels of Swiss elections.

1976

Speedskater Sheila Young becomes the first American to win three Winter Olympic medals. During the Innsbruck Winter Olympics in 1976, Young brought home medals in the following events:

• Gold in 500 meter speed skating
• Silver in 1500 meter speed skating
• Bronze in 1000 meter speed skating

1984

The space shuttle Challenger astronauts Bruce McCandless II and Robert L. Stewart complete the first untethered spacewalk during their STS-41B mission.

2021

Sarah Thomas becomes the first woman to referee a Super Bowl championship game. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9.

February 7th Celebrated Birthdays

John Deere – 1804

In 1837, the blacksmith and manufacturer launched the Deere & Company in Moline, Illinois after developing a steel plow precisely designed to cut through the prairie clay soils.

Charles Dickens – 1812

The British author created some of the world’s most memorable characters. His classic tales of Nicholas Nickleby, Oliver Twist, and David Copperfield are only a few of his beloved titles. Others include A Christmas Carol, Great Expectations, The Pickwick Papers, and The Cricket on the Hearth.

Laura Ingalls Wilder – 1867

The American author wrote about her experiences growing up as a pioneer in Midwest. Her Little House books depicted frontier life, the first set in Wisconsin.

Emma Rochelle Wheeler – 1882

In 1915, Drs. Emma Rochelle Wheeler and Joseph N. Wheeler opened Walden Hospital, the first hospital to be owned, operated and staffed by African Americans in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Sinclair Lewis – 1885

In 1930, the American writer received the first Nobel Prize in Literature. The author is known for his novels Babbitt, Mainstreet, and Arrowsmith.

Marth Holmes – 1923

Life magazine hired the 20-year-old photographer in 1944. Holmes’ pioneering work led her to take photographs of notable public figures.

Garth Brooks – 1962

The American country music singer and songwriter earned numerous awards. His self-named debut album included hits such as “Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)” and the Dance.

Chris Rock – 1966

Rock began his career as a stand-up comedian in the mid-1980s. In 1990, his star took off when he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live. His acting career includes hits on both the big and small screens.

About National Day Calendar

National Day Calendar is the original and authoritative source for fun, unusual and unique National Days! Since our humble beginnings on National Popcorn Day in 2013, we have been tracking the National Days, National Weeks, National Months, and International Days. We became the first calendar of its kind to curate the days all in one place and tell their stories, too! Here at National Day Calendar, we are on a mission to Celebrate Every Day with you! And by you, we mean families, businesses, educators, and strangers we meet on the street. There’s more than one day for everyone.

At National Day Calendar, we discovered the National Days have a way of inspiring us. We’re honored to tell the stories behind the days and provide you with informational ways to incorporate the National Days into your business, family, schools, and home!

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 | NATIONAL LAME DUCK DAY | NATIONAL FROZEN YOGURT DAY | NATIONAL CHOPSTICKS DAY

NATIONAL LAME DUCK DAY

On February 6th, National Lame Duck Day recognizes the ratification of the 20th Amendment to the United States Constitution or the Lame Duck Amendment. Read more…

NATIONAL FROZEN YOGURT DAY

National Frozen Yogurt Day on February 6th recognizes a sweet frozen dessert that has gone from fad status to staple freezer item in a few decades. Read more…

NATIONAL CHOPSTICKS DAY

Each year on National Chopsticks Day, people worldwide celebrate the humble and ancient utensils on February 6th. Read more…

On Deck for February 7, 2023

National Days
NATIONAL FETTUCCINE ALFREDO DAY
NATIONAL PERIODIC TABLE DAY
NATIONAL SEND A CARD TO A FRIEND DAY

Recipe of the Day

Nutty Coffee
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 7 minutes
Total Prep: 12 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients:

3 cups brewed coffee
2 Tbsp sweetened condensed milk
2 Tbsp hazelnut spread (Nutella)
Whipped cream
Cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions:

Combine coffee, sweetened condensed milk, and hazelnut spread into a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat while stirring until all ingredients are combined and thoroughly heated. Do not boil.

Pour into cups. Top with whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder.

Recipe credit:

Michele S.

February 6th Celebrated History

1917

The California Associated Raisin Company trademarked the Sun-Maid name. Just two years before, advertising executive E.A. Berg created an advertising campaign inspired by the very raisins dried by the sun. In an interesting twist of fate, Sun-Maid executive Leroy Payne spotted a young Lorraine Collett in a red bonnet and asked her to pose for a painting that would later become the Sun-Maid logo.

1937

Covici Friede publishes John Steinbeck’s novella Of Mice and Men. Set during the Great Depression, the story follows two migrant ranch workers, George and Lennie, who dream of owning their own ranch someday. Steinbeck adapted the book into a three-act play.

1935

Parker Brothers sold its first Monopoly game. Originally called “The Landlord’s Game,” it was created in 1903 by Lizzie Magie.

1971

Alan Shepard delivers airmail like he’s never seen before when he hits two golf balls on the Moon. During his third mission to the Moon, the Apollo 14 astronaut took three swings with his specialized club to hit the two golf balls, making the first golf drives in space.

February 6th Celebrated History

Babe Ruth – 1895

With some of baseball’s most colorful nicknames, including the Sultan of Swat, Babe Ruth captivated baseball for 22 seasons. During his career, he spent most of his time with the New York Yankees but he left a curse with the Boston Red Sox and also spent time with the Atlanta Braves.

Ronald Reagan – 1911

The 40th President of the United States served two consecutive terms in the Oval Office. Before being elected to any office, Reagan was an actor in Hollywood and president of the Screen Actors Guild. Just two months into his administration, an assassination attempt would be made on his life. He would recover to see to the end of the Cold War and an era of peace and general prosperity.

Mary Leakey – 1913

The British paleoanthropologist made many discoveries during her career but one of the most important came in 1948 when she discovered the first fossilized skull of Proconsul africanus. This early ancestor of both apes and humans lived about 25 million years ago.

Thurl Ravenscroft – 1914

The voice actor is best known as the original voice of Tony the Tiger for Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes. “They’re Grrrreat!”

Tom Brokaw – 1940

The noted television journalist anchored the NBC Nightly News for 22 years. He is also the author of The Greatest Generation.

Bob Marley – 1945

The pioneering Jamaican musician brought reggae to the masses with the band The Wailers. Some of their most popular songs include “No Woman, No Cry,” “Three Little Birds,” and “Stir it Up.”

Natalie Cole – 1950

The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter earned a legendary reputation in her own right for her jazz and soul music. Known for her albums including Inseparable, Everlasting, and Take a Look, but she also recorded Unforgettable, an album of cover songs previously performed by her father, Nat King Cole.

Honorable Mention

Mary Rudge – 1842
Anne Bethel Spencer – 1882

About National Day Calendar

National Day Calendar is the original and authoritative source for fun, unusual and unique National Days! Since our humble beginnings on National Popcorn Day in 2013, we have been tracking the National Days, National Weeks, National Months, and International Days. We became the first calendar of its kind to curate the days all in one place and tell their stories, too! Here at National Day Calendar, we are on a mission to Celebrate Every Day with you! And by you, we mean families, businesses, educators, and strangers we meet on the street. There’s more than one day for everyone.

At National Day Calendar, we discovered the National Days have a way of inspiring us. We’re honored to tell the stories behind the days and provide you with informational ways to incorporate the National Days into your business, family, schools, and home!