February History
Born on February 15, 1820, this American social reformer and women's rights activist played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement.
Who is Susan B. Anthony?
On February 3, 1959, Richie Valens, The Big Bopper, and Buddy Holly all die in a plane crash. This becomes known as the “day the music died” after Don McLane releases his 1972 hit named for the airplane they crashed.
What is American Pie?
This iconic English author, born on February 7, 1812, is best known for novels such as Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol
Who is Charles Dickens?
While not for the Gold Medal, the United States beat the Soviet Union on February 22, 1980 in the Olympic medal round in what is now known as this.
What is the "Miracle on Ice"?
February 2 commemorates when we take weather predictions from what chubby rodent?
What is a groundhog?
In 2025, this begins on February 28th and is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar which begins a month of fasting.
What is Ramadan?
On February 7th, 1964, they landed in America. It was the beginning of the “British Invasion” and music in general, and rock and roll specifically, would never be the same.
Who are the Beatles?
The "mother of the freedom movement," became a Civil Rights icon when she refused to move to the back of an Alabama bus in 1955. Born February 4, 1913.
Who is Rosa Parks?
These two purple flowers are the birth flowers of February and represent wisdom and hope.
What is Violets and Irises?
On February 16, 1968, the first call was made using this three-digit number.
What is 911?
On February 10th, 1972, this person debuts alter-ego Ziggy Stardust at a concert in Tolworth, England stoaking the fires of Glam Rock to new highs.
Who is David Bowie?
This day in 1963 marked the birth of this American Basketball Hall of Famer and 6-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls.
Who is Michael Jordan?
On February 7, 1949, this baseball player is the first to have a $100,000 salary for the New York Yankees.
Who is Joe DiMaggio?
Each year the Chinese zodiac commemorates a different animal. What creature is celebrated this year (2025)?
On February 1, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln signed this Amendment to the United States Constitution, officially abolishing slavery.
What is the 13th Amendment?
On February 22, 1969, he performs at San Quentin Prison, spawning the legendary Live at San Quentin album?
Who is Johnny Cash?
On February 21, 1981, Dolly Parton hit #1 with this song. (Dolly starred in a movie of the same name the previous year.)
What is 9 to 5?
On February 9, 1895, Four years after basketball is invented, this sport is invented in Massachusetts. Today it is a Summer Olympic sport.
What is Volleyball?
February's Birthstone: It is considered a symbol of friendship, trust, protection, commitment, and love.
What is amethyst?
Beginning in 1976, what month-long observance does February recognize?
What is Black History Month?
On February 28, 1984, this album by Michael Jackson wins eight Grammy Awards.
What is Thriller?
Born on February 22, 1732, this prominent figure played a key role in the founding of the United States and became its first leader.
On February 27, 1992, the PGA allows this 16 year old onto the tour. He's the youngest golfer in 35 years.
Who is Tiger Woods?
What are the birth zodiac signs for February?
What is Aquarius and Pisces?