February 6, 2027 celebrates World Pisco Sour Day, plus 1 more. Every year on the first Saturday in February, World Pisco Sour Day celebrates Peru’s National Drink, the Pisco Sour. The day also encourages learning more about Peruvian culture.
Every year, February 6th marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The day aims to promote the eradication of female genital mutilation.
Events that occurred on February 6 throughout history
1917
1917
The California Associated Raisin Company trademarked the Sun-Maid name
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.
1935
1935
Parker Brothers sold its first Monopoly game
Parker Brothers sold its first Monopoly game. Originally called "The Landlord's Game," it was created in 1903 by Lizzie Magie.
1937
1937
Covici Friede publishes John Steinbeck's novella Of Mice and Men
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.
1971
1971
Alan Shepard delivers airmail like he’s never seen before
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
