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National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for February 9, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
February 9, 2027 celebrates National Pizza Day, plus 7 more.
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The sweet holiday of Paczki Day takes place the day before Ash Wednesday. The Polish tradition of indulging in fried dough filled with jams, custards or other sweet surprises dates back to the Middle Ages.
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With deep roots in Germany, Fastnacht Day is a pre-Lenten celebration that takes place the day before Ash Wednesday.
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Every year on the second Tuesday in February, Safer Internet Day brings tools, education, and awareness to create a safer internet for both kids and adults. From cyberbullying and identity theft to fraud and human trafficking, the internet can be a frightening place. Safer Internet Day and ConnectSafely.org aim to make the internet a better place.
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Events that occurred on February 9 throughout history
When the 1825 election came to the Electoral College, no candidate held a majority vote. The House of Representatives elected John Quincy Adams who came in second in the popular vote after Andrew Jackson.
President Ulysses S. Grant signs a joint resolution of Congress establishing the U.S. Weather Bureau under the Secretary of War.
William George Morgan of Lockport, New York, invents a game called Mintonette based on the game of badminton. The name would later be changed to volleyball.
National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York elects Satchel Paige as the first Negro League player to be honored. February 9th Celebrated History
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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