February 15th is National Gumdrop Day and Singles Awareness Day.
Today marks day 46 of the year, and we have 320 days left in 2024.
You’re in for a surprise if today is your birthday as this day marks a very unique and varied day in history including; foods and drinks we can’t live without, advances in motion pictures and human body discoveries.
Did you know that on this day in 1927, the silent movie ‘IT’ was released in the US? The movie follows a salesgirl who pursues a handsome playboy while working in a department store.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about February 15th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on February 15 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2024
Greece legalized same-sex marriage and adoption, becoming the first Orthodox Christian Country to do so.
2021
Nigerian Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala became the first African and first woman to lead the World Trade Organization.
2013
A meteor exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia, which sent shockwaves that smashed windows and injured 1,500 people.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Matt Groening? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1998
Zachary Gordon
American
Actor
Age:
26 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1564
Galileo Galilei
Italian
Astronomer
Died On:
Jan 8, 1642 (Age 77)
Born In:
Tuscany, Italy
1954
Matt Groening
American
Cartoonist
Age:
70 years old
Born In:
Oregon, USA
1951
Jane Seymour
British-American
Actress
Age:
73 years old
Born In:
England, UK
Special Holidays
If you’ve got a few minutes spare today, why not celebrate these special holidays.
Singles Awareness Day
Being single on Valentine’s day can be a pretty rough time, but that’s all in the past now! Now it’s time for Singles Awareness Day, where singles get to treat themselves a little, and everyone else should be nice to them!
National Gumdrop Day
They’re chewy, they’re gooey, they’re tasty, they’re bright and colorful – what’s not to love about gumdrops? There’s no better way to celebrate National Gumdrop Day than stuffing yourself silly with gumdrops. Just remember to brush your teeth tonight!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
Ron Swanson’s character on Parks and Recreation is based on a real person – a woman who works in a high bureaucratic position who is also anti-government.
Birthday & Zodiac
People who were born on February 15th share the Aquarius zodiac sign.
Those born under the Aquarius zodiac sign are water-bearers because they pass on knowledge to others.
All those born in February have the Amethyst birthstone. With its warm, rich purple colors, Amethyst is one of the most well-known semi-precious colored stones around the world.
If your birthday falls on this day, you would’ve likely been conceived around May 25th in the previous year.
A baby that is conceived on this day will likely be born around November 8, 2024.
