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Feb 3, 2026 · The exact origin of Valentine’s Day is unknown, but the holiday’s name and date come from the martyrdom of St. Valentine, a third-century priest.

Dec 22, 2009 · The history of Valentine’s Day—and the story of the patron saint of lovers —is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance and that …

Also on This Day in History Discover more of the major events, famous births, notable deaths and everything else history-making that happened on March 29th 1865

Nov 24, 2009 · On February 2, 1887, Groundhog Day, featuring a rodent meteorologist, is celebrated for the first time at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. According to tradition, if a …

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St. Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture that takes place annually on March 17, the anniversary of the patron saint of Ireland's death in the fifth century. The Irish have ...

Oct 27, 2009 · Earth Day was founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues and the holiday is now a global celebration that’s sometimes extended into Earth Week, a full seven days …

Oct 27, 2009 · The History of St. Patrick's Day Distinguish St. Patrick's Day myths from reality and find out why this holiday is celebrated by millions of Irish people around the world.

Mar 6, 2026 · Why St. Patrick’s Day Also Honors Cats March 17 has taken on new meaning for cat lovers, who honor the church’s unofficial patron saint of felines: St. Gertrude of Nivelles. Elizabeth Yuko