February History
February 14th is known as Valentine's Day. What is another reason Oregonians might commemorate this date?
What is Oregon's birthday or date of statehood?
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?
What is the Superbowl?
February 2 commemorates when we take weather predictions from what chubby rodent?
What is a groundhog?
On February 20, 1962, John Glenn becomes the first US astronaut to do this.
What is orbit the Earth?
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?
People born in February have one of these two zodiac signs.
What is Aquarius and Pisces?
What popular Nascar race will be held February 16th in Florida?
What is the Daytona 500?
These two purple flowers are the birth flowers of February and represent wisdom and hope.
What is Violets and Irises?
In 1974, 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 (2026)?
What is a horse?
The war between the US and Mexico ended with the signing of this treaty.
What is the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
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?
She courageously risked her freedom to guide and support other enslaved people seeking refuge in Canada. Harriet Tubman or Mary Tubman.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
On February 28, 1984, this album by Michael Jackson wins eight Grammy Awards.
What is Thriller?
Born on February 11 1847, this American inventor acquired over 1,200 patents and is known for his quote, "Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration."
Who is Thomas Edison?
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?
February comes from the latin term februum which means this.
What is purification?