by: Aviel Kharitonov
1. Black History Month
Black History Month is supported by The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, a civil rights organization that was founded in 1909.
Black History Month became a national month-long celebration in 1976.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a big part of black history.
2. Did you know February was named for the Roman word “februum”?
3. Valentine's Day
It's on February 14 every year.
Valentine's Day is named after Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the 3rd Century. There are many stories about St Valentine and over time these stories grew into the legend we know today.
4. February days
February 21, 2019 – NATIONAL GRAIN-FREE DAY – NATIONAL STICKY BUN DAY.
February 19 is the 50th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
5. For lots of school like FSA, February has winter break.
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