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February 8 Holidays

Propose Day
Relationship

Propose Day

On Propose Day, take the leap and ask that special someone to spend forever with you. It's a day for love, courage, and new beginnings!
National Kite-Flying Day
Fun

National Kite-Flying Day

Take flight to new heights and celebrate National Kite-Flying Day with colorful kites, windswept skies, and plenty of fun!
Laugh and Get Rich Day
Fun

Laugh and Get Rich Day

It's Laugh and Get Rich Day, so put a smile on your face and watch the money roll in - because laughter truly is the best medicine!
National Iowa Day
Special Interest

National Iowa Day

Get ready to show your love for the Hawkeye State - National Iowa Day is here and we're celebrating all things corn, football, and Midwest charm!
National Boy Scout Day
Special Interest

National Boy Scout Day

Celebrate National Boy Scout Day with pride - join us in recognizing the important contributions of Scouts everywhere!
Molasses Bar Day
Food & Beverage

Molasses Bar Day

It's time to indulge in the rich, sweet goodness of molasses bars on this special Molasses Bar Day - your taste buds will thank you!
Fat Thursday
Food & Beverage

Fat Thursday

Indulge in sweet treats and pastries on Fat Thursday! A day of culinary delight before Lent, where calories don’t count!
Paczki Day
Food & Beverage

Paczki Day

Don't miss out on Paczki Day! Indulge in these delicious Polish pastries and dive into a sweet tradition like no other.
Opera Day
Arts & Entertainment

Opera Day

Get ready to hit the high notes and celebrate Opera Day in style! From grand performances to behind-the-scenes tours, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Giving Hearts Day
Cause

Giving Hearts Day

Open your heart and make a difference this Giving Hearts Day! Your kindness can change the world, one heart at a time.
Isra and Mi’raj
Religious

Isra and Mi’raj

Experience the divine journey of Isra and Mi’raj, as we commemorate the remarkable night voyage of Prophet Muhammad to the heavens above.
Prešeren Day
Appreciation

Prešeren Day

Get ready to honor one of Slovenia's most beloved poets on Prešeren Day - immerse yourself in art, culture, and poetry!
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Monthly Holidays that include February 8

Celebration of Chocolate Month
February

Celebration of Chocolate Month

Indulge in the sweetest month of all with our Celebration of Chocolate Month - featuring delicious recipes, fun activities, and irresistible deals!
International Friendship Month
February

International Friendship Month

Make your mark on International Friendship Month with meaningful connections and special moments - it's the perfect time to show your friends how much you care!
National Library Lovers Month
February

National Library Lovers Month

Celebrate National Library Lovers Month by exploring your local library and discovering new books, authors, and stories!
Black History Month
February

Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the incredible contributions of African Americans to our culture, history and society!
Potato Lovers Month
February

Potato Lovers Month

Calling all potato lovers! It's time to indulge in your favorite starchy treat and celebrate Potato Lovers Month with delicious recipes and fun activities.
National Snack Food Month
February

National Snack Food Month

Indulge in all your favorite snacks and discover new ones this National Snack Food Month! Treat yourself to a month of tasty delights.
Pet Dental Health Month
February

Pet Dental Health Month

Make sure your pet stays healthy this month - give them the best dental care during Pet Dental Health Month!
Love the Bus Month
February

Love the Bus Month

This Love the Bus Month, show your appreciation for bus drivers and join us in promoting safe, reliable, and efficient public transportation!
Fabulous Florida Strawberry Month
February

Fabulous Florida Strawberry Month

Indulge in the sweetest month of the year with Fabulous Florida Strawberry Month - featuring delicious recipes, events, and discounts for all strawberry lovers!
National Cancer Prevention Month
February

National Cancer Prevention Month

Join the fight against cancer this month - learn more about prevention, get regular check-ups, and spread awareness!
Humpback Whale Awareness Month
February

Humpback Whale Awareness Month

Dive into Humpback Whale Awareness Month and learn about these majestic creatures - their songs, behaviors, and conservation efforts!
National Arts Month
February

National Arts Month

Get ready to unleash your creativity and dive into National Arts Month - a month-long celebration of all things artistic and inspiring!
American Heart Month
February

American Heart Month

Show your heart some love this American Heart Month - make sure to eat healthy, exercise regularly, and get regular check-ups for a healthier you!
National Children’s Dental Health Month
February

National Children’s Dental Health Month

February is National Children's Dental Health Month - help your little ones keep their smiles healthy with regular brushing and flossing!
National Heart Healthy Month
February

National Heart Healthy Month

Start the month with a commitment to your heart health! Join in on National Heart Healthy Month and get tips, recipes, and more for a healthier you.
National Mend a Broken Heart Month
February

National Mend a Broken Heart Month

Let's mend those broken hearts and spread love and healing during National Mend a Broken Heart Month - because everyone deserves to be happy!
National Goat Yoga Month
February

National Goat Yoga Month

Get ready to namaste with some adorable goats as we celebrate National Goat Yoga Month! Join in on the fun and relaxation all month long.
Great American Pie Month
February

Great American Pie Month

Get ready to indulge in the sweetest month of the year - Great American Pie Month! With endless flavor options, there's a pie for every craving.

Famous Birthdays Today

<div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/big-show" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/4d0c5dcb-87c0-4b0d-ff84-54a922317c00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Big Show" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Wrestler</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/big-show" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Big Show</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/jules-verne" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/3c2b04dd-be28-4bfa-2949-77906a9edc00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Jules Verne" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Novelist</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/jules-verne" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Jules Verne</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/gary-coleman" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/7e380f47-866c-41a4-8c2d-b1f6e08c1700/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Gary Coleman" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TV Actor</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/gary-coleman" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Gary Coleman</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/anderson-paak" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/923791e2-7628-4c42-927d-a55447646d00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Anderson Paak" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">R&B Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/anderson-paak" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Anderson Paak</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/suede-brooks" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/6237d70f-5c01-4adf-7218-f13089436400/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Suede Brooks" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TikTok Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/suede-brooks" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Suede Brooks</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/jaden-hossler" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/de203feb-5bb6-42f7-3df8-c5956f8fb400/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Jaden Hossler" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TikTok Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/jaden-hossler" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Jaden Hossler</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

This Day in History

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>421</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Western Roman Empire Co-Emperor</div><div class='timeline-text'>Constantius III becomes co-emperor of the Western Roman Empire.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1587</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mary, Queen of Scots Execution</div><div class='timeline-text'>Suspected of plotting to kill Queen Elizabeth I, Mary, Queen of Scots is executed.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1693</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Charter for College of William & Mary</div><div class='timeline-text'>King William III and Queen Mary II grant a charter to the College of William & Mary, the second oldest higher education institution in the Thirteen Colonies.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1807</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Napoleon's Victory at Battle of Eylau</div><div class='timeline-text'>Napoleon defeats the coalition forces of Russian General Bennigsen and Prussian General L'Estocq at the Battle of Eylau.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1885</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Japan to Hawaii Immigration</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Japanese immigrants arrive in Hawaii, marking a significant chapter in multicultural demographic change.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1904</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Start of Russo-Japanese War</div><div class='timeline-text'>Japanese forces launch a surprise attack on Russian-controlled Port Arthur, marking the start of the Russo-Japanese war.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1910</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Founding of Boy Scouts of America</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Boy Scouts of America organization is incorporated by William D. Boyce.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of Hollywood Walk of Fame</div><div class='timeline-text'>The famous Hollywood Walk of Fame is founded, becoming an iconic American cultural landmark.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1971</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>NASDAQ Stock Market's First Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The NASDAQ stock market index opens to traders for the first time, marking a milestone in modern finance.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1983</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Theft of Race Horse Shergar</div><div class='timeline-text'>The famous Irish race horse, Shergar, is famously stolen and allegedly killed by gunmen in a dramatic and widely reported ransom attempt.</div></div></div>

FAQs

What holiday is February 8?
February 8th is an extraordinary blend of diverse and festive holidays! Celebrate National Kite-Flying Day by letting your spirits soar with colorful kites against the sky, or honor National Boy Scout Day by appreciating the values and achievements of the Boy Scouts. From indulging in sweet treats like Paczki on Fat Thursday, to exploring romantic gestures on Propose Day, there's a multitude of ways to enjoy this day. Whether you're enjoying laughter on Laugh and Get Rich Day, or savoring operatic performances on Opera Day, February 8 offers something for everyone to love and cherish!