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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 April 5th 1614

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.

Apr 13, 2010 · Labor Day 2026 occurs on Monday, September 7. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first …

Discover what happened on April 1 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

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

Mar 3, 2010 · Records show that a St. Patrick’s Day parade occurred on March 17, 1601, in what was then a Spanish colonial settlement under the direction of the colony’s Irish vicar, Ricardo Artur. More ...

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.