National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for February 12, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
February 12, 2026 celebrates National Giving Hearts Day, plus 1 more. Big hearts give big on National Giving Hearts Day! On the second Thursday in February each year, the celebration offers one of the best opportunities to donate to your favorite charity. Not only that, this is the longest-running giving day in the United States. So many hearts and so much to give!
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National Plum Pudding Day celebrates a traditional holiday dessert. On February 12th, learn about this tasty treat with an interesting history. We understand plum pudding is also known as Christmas pudding, which is why some think this is a confusing time to celebrate this food holiday. We don't believe in celebrating food one time during the year. We love food holidays and we love sharing them any time of the year!
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The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is founded.
The ground is broken on the Lincoln Memorial.
Diamonds become the second hardest substance when General Electric Company announces the creation of Borazon. Dr. Robert H. Wentorf Jr. synthesized cubic boron nitride to create the substance which is used in manufacturing for grinding hard surfaces. February 12th Celebrated Birthdays
NASA's NEAR spacecraft lands on the asteroid 433 Eros. It's the first time a human-made object lands on an asteroid.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
National Black History Month
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Chinese New Year
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National Library Lover's Month
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National Weddings Month
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National Self-check Month
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An Affair To Remember Month
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National Canned Food Month
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National Snack Food Month
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National Heart Month
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National Cancer Prevention Month
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National Bounce Back Month
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National Embroidery Month
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