February Facts
On this day we learn if Winter will stay or call it quits. Bill Murray helped to make it famous.
What is Groundhog Day, February 2?
Born in Westmoreland, VA in 1732, he served as commander of the Continental Army during an upstart revolution.
Who was George Washington, born February 22?
She assumed the throne of the United Kingdom on the death of her father, King George VI, on February 6, 1952.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II?
This US president, among other notable achievements, was the first president photographed at his inauguration.
Who is Abraham Lincoln, born February 12, 1809?
Perhaps the most well-known American inventor, he famously said, "Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration!"
Who is Thomas Edison, born February 11, 1847?
This legendary baseball player, born in Baltimore, held or shared 60 major league records.
Who is George Herman "Babe"
Ruth, born February 6, 1895.
The first (and perhaps the only) Downs child to get a baton for a birthday present.
Who is Mike Downs, born February 1, 1955?
This is the final feasting day before Lent begins, in the Christian tradition.
What is Mardi Gras, aka Fat Tuesday, February 21 this year?
This group made their first appearance in America in 1964, over three Sundays on a popular TV show.
Who are the Beatles, appearing on Ed Sullivan.
Currently he's preparing for an event on the basis that he read that only .01 percent of people in the world ever do it.
Who is Ben Kirkendall, born February 17, 1985, preparing for a marathon?
He has a tattoo shop, and a young daughter who's now three!
Who is Wesley Valesquez, born February 16, 1998?
On the fourth of February 1789, the electoral college unanimously elected him president of the United States.
Who is George Washington?
"It was a holding," he said. "I tugged his jersey. I was hoping they would let it slide."
Who is Jame Bradberry, cornerback for the Eagles, in Super Bowl LVII February 12.
True high school sweethearts, they lived for several years in Germany with a pair of K's.
Who are Joe and Theresa Poole, married February 10, 1991?
Who is Elizabeth Barrett Browning, who dedicated the poem to her husband, Robert Browning?
This is the day we declare our love for that special someone!
What is Valentine's Day, February 14?
This first-born son carries his grandfather's middle name, and just turned two!
Who is James Thomas, born February 15, 2021?
Who are Mark and Kathleen Woznicki, married February 28, 1985?
These are the two zodiac signs for February.
What are Aquarius and Pisces?
Born the same year as the War of 1812, this British novelist is perhaps most famous for a story of three ghosts on Christmas Eve.
Who is Charles Dickens, born February 7, 1812?
This Asian nation was founded with the coronation of the first emperor Jimmu in 660 BC.
What is Japan, founded February 11?
He became the first American to orbit the earth.
Who is John Glenn, on February 22, 1962?
Who is Mary Downs, born February 24, 1966?
He made the first non-stop solo flight from New York to Paris in 1927.
Who is Charles Lindbergh, born February 4, 1902?
In a five-generation photo, with Grandma Mary Downs as the oldest, he is the youngest.
Who is Jay Mullane, born February 9, 2003?