February History
February Music
February People
February Sports
February Misc
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The first African-Canadian woman elected to the House of Commons. Jean Augustine or Jean Smith
Who is Jean Augustine? Jean served as a Liberal Member of Parliament for four consecutive terms elected in Etobicoke-Lakeshore.
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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?
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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?
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The Vancouver winter Olympics were held in 2010 or 2012?
The 2010 Winter Olympics, also known as Vancouver 2010, occurred in February 2010.
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February 2 commemorates when we take weather predictions from what chubby rodent?
What is a groundhog?
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The provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan celebrate this on the third Monday in February.
What is Family Day? Louis Riel Day in Manitoba; Nova Scotia Heritage Day in Nova Scotia; and Islander Day in Prince Edward Island.
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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?
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She is the face on the current $10 note.
Who is Viola Desmond? A Black Nova Scotian businesswoman who challenged racial segregation at a film theatre in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia,
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What popular Nascar race will be held February 16th in Florida?
Daytona 500
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These two purple flowers are the birth flowers of February and represent wisdom and hope.
What is Violets and Irises?
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In 1974, the first call was made using this three-digit number.
What is 911?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Each year the Chinese zodiac commemorates a different animal. What creature is celebrated this year (2025)?
What is a snake?
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The first city in Canada to have February formally proclaimed "Black History Month". Toronto or Oakville
The first-ever Canadian proclamation was issued by Toronto in 1979.
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On February 22, 1969, he performs at San Quentin Prison, spawning the legendary Live at San Quentin album?
Who is Johnny Cash?
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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?
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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?
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February's Birthstone: It is considered a symbol of friendship, trust, protection, commitment, and love.
What is amethyst?
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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?
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On February 28, 1984, this album by Michael Jackson wins eight Grammy Awards.
What is Thriller?
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Who is Leslie Neilssn?
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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?
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What are the birth zodiac signs for February?
What is Aquarius and Pisces?