1 February
Important Days and Dates in February 2023
Every month has numerous important dates for the observance and enhancing awareness for the betterment of the community as a whole. These observations are aimed to educate the public on issues of concern, mobilize political will and resources to address global...
Google Doodle celebrates Sương Nguyệt Anh
Today’s Doodle celebrates Sương Nguyệt Anh, the first female newspaper editor of the first women’s newspaper in Vietnam. On 1 February 1918, the first issue of Nu Gioi Chung (Women's Bell) was published. Today’s Doodle was illustrated by Hanoi-based guest...
1 February: Indian Coast Guard Day
1 February is Observed as Indian Coast Guard Day. The Indian Coast Guard celebrates its foundation day on 1 February. ICG Day is observed to honor and pay tribute to the Indian Coast Guard Force, who protect Indian coasts and enforce maritime regulations in India's...
1 February: Remembering Emilio Gino Segre on Birth Anniversary
Emilio Gino Segre (1 February 1905 – 22 April 1989) was an Italian-American physicist. He received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1959. Life and Career He was born on 1 February 1905, in Tivoli, Kingdom of Italy. After graduating in 1922, he enrolled at the University...
1 February: Tribute to Alva Myrdal
Alva Myrdal (31 January 1902 – 1 February 1986) was a Swedish sociologist, diplomat, and politician. She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1982. Life and Career She was born on 31 January 1902, in Uppsala, Sweden. In 1924, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree from...
1 February in Indian and World History
1 February in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 1 February is the birth anniversary of Brahmabandhav Upadhyay, Avtar Kishan Hangal, Satpal Singh, Jackie Shroff, and Ajaysinhji Jadeja. 1 February is also observed as...
1 February: Tribute to Barış Manço
Barış Manço (2 January 1943 – 1 February 1999) was a Turkish rock musician, singer, composer, actor, television producer and show host. One of the founders of the Anatolian rock genre, he was a pioneer of rock music in Turkey. Manço has composed approximately 200 songs and is one of the best-selling Turkish artists of all time. Even after his passing, he continues to be one of the most popular public figures in Turkey.
1 February: World Interfaith Harmony Week and its Significance
Every year, World Interfaith Harmony Week is observed during the first week of February, after being proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2010. It begins of 1 February and concludes on 7 February. A culture of peace is characterized by mutual...
2 February
2 February: Tribute to Dmitri Mendeleev
Dmitri Mendeleev (8 February 1834 – 2 February 1907) was a Russian chemist and inventor. He is best known for formulating the Periodic Law and creating a version of the periodic table of elements.
2 February: Tribute to William Howard Stein
William Howard Stein (25 June 1911 – 2 February 1980) was an American biochemist. He won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1972. Life and Career He was born on 25 June 1911, in New York, USA. From 1926 to 1927, he attended the Lincoln School of Teachers College at...
2 February: Tribute to Gustaf de Laval
Gustaf de Laval (9 May 1845 – 2 February 1913) was a Swedish engineer and inventor who made important contributions to the design of steam turbines and centrifugal separation machinery for dairy. He is best known for inventing the milk separator, which revolutionized the dairy industry, and the steam turbine, which became a critical component of power plants around the world.
2 February: World Wetland Day
Wetlands play an important role for people and the environment, and World Wetland Day celebrates this each year on February 2. In the Iranian city of Ramsar, the first proposal for a convention on wetlands was made on 2 February 1971. A wetland is a part of the earth...
2 February in Indian and World History
2 February in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 2 February is the birth anniversary of Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, Moturi Satyanarayana, and Khushwant Singh. 2 February is also observed as the death anniversary of Acharya...
2 February: Remembering Dale T. Mortensen on Birth Anniversary
Dale T. Mortensen (2 February 1939 – 9 January 2014) was an American economist. He received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. Life and Career He was born on 2 February 1939, in Enterprise, Oregon, US. He got his BA in economics from Willamette University....
2 February: Tribute to Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Russell (18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970) was a British mathematician, philosopher, logician, and public intellectual. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1950. Life and Career He was born on 18 May 1872, in Trellech, Monmouthshire, Wales. Russell got a...
2 February: Remembering Daniil Kharms on the day of passing
Daniil Kharms (30 December 1905 – 2 February 1942) was an avant-garde Russian writer and poet during the early 20th century. His absurdist works blend elements of poetry, prose, and drama to create a unique style of writing. Today, Kharms is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Russian literature and modern art.
3 February
3 February: Tribute to Ustad Alla Rakha
Ustad Alla Rakha (29 April 1919 – 3 February 2000) was an Indian tabla player and percussionist.
3 February: Tribute to Johannes Gutenberg
Johannes Gutenberg (1398 – 3 February 1468) was a German inventor and craftsman who introduced letterpress printing to Europe with his movable-type printing press.
3 February: Remembering Payom Sinawat on Birthday
Payom Sinawat (3 February 1909 – 25 October 2008) was a Thai textile artist. In 1987, she was named the National Artist in visual arts for her expertise in the traditional textile arts of Isan (Northeastern Thailand).
3 February: Remembering Polde Bibič on Birthday
Polde Bibič (3 February 1933 – 13 July 2012) was a Slovenian stage and film actor, writer, and academic professor. In addition to his role in the film Flowers in Autumn, as well as his work in the theater, Bibič was a recipient of several top awards in the field of arts in Slovenia.
3 February: Tribute to Anna May Wong
Anna May Wong (3 January 1905 – 3 February 1961) an American actress, was considered the first Chinese-American movie star in Hollywood as well as the first Chinese-American actress to gain international recognition.
3 February: Remembering Elizabeth Blackwell on Birthday
Elizabeth Blackwell (3 February 1821 – 31 May 1910) was a British physician, notable as the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States, and the first woman on the Medical Register of the General Medical Council for the United Kingdom. She immigrated to the US in her twenties and worked as a teacher to pay for her medical education. She eventually graduated from Geneva Medical College in New York in 1849.
3 February in Indian and World History
3 February in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 3 February is the birth anniversary of Ram Singh Kuka, Suhasini Ganguly, and Raghuram Rajan. 3 February is also observed as the death anniversary of Kanjeevaram...
4 February
4 February: Remembering Josef Kajetán Tyl on Birthday
Josef Kajetán Tyl (4 February 1808 – 11 July 1856) was a Czech playwright, author, and composer of the 19th century. He was born in 1808 in Bohemia, then part of the Austrian Empire, and died in 1856 in Prague. He is best known for his contributions to Czech theater and is considered one of the most important playwrights of the Czech National Revival.
4 February: Remembering Satyendra Nath Bose on his Punya Tithi
Satyendra Nath Bose (1 January 1894- 4 February 1974) was an Indian mathematician and physicist. He was honored with Padma Vibhushan, in 1954. His interests included physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, mineralogy, philosophy, art, literature, and music. He...
4 February: Sri Lanka Independence Day and its significance
Sri Lanka Independence Day is celebrated annually on 4 February to commemorate the country’s independence from British rule in 1948. On this day, Sri Lankans celebrate their freedom, heritage, and culture with national holidays, parades, religious ceremonies, and cultural events.
4 February: Tribute to Concepción Arenal
Concepción Arenal (31 January 1820 – 4 February 1893) was a graduate in law, thinker, journalist, poet and Galician dramatic author within the literary Realism and pioneer in Spanish feminism.
4 February in Indian and World History
4 February in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 4 February is the birth anniversary of Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Birju Maharaj, and Urmila Matondkar. 4 February is also observed as the death anniversary of Madhusudan...
4 February: Tribute to Hendrik Lorentz
Hendrik Lorentz (18 July 1853 – 4 February 1928) was a Dutch physicist. He received the 1902 Nobel Prize in Physics. Life and Career He was born on 18 July 1853, in Arnhem, Netherlands. He enrolled in the Hogere Burger School in Arnhem in 1866. In 1870, he finished...
4 February: International Day of Human Fraternity
The International Day of Human Fraternity is a United Nations-recognized holiday observed on February 4th. It was established to promote peace, understanding, and cooperation among people of different cultures, religions, and beliefs. Pope Francis and the Grand Imam...
4 February: World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day is observed every year on 4 February across the globe. It aims to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. World Cancer Day is led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to support the goals of...
5 February
20 April: Remembering Eduard Slavoljub Penkala
Eduard Slavoljub Penkala (20 April 1871 – 5 February 1922) was a Croatian engineer and inventor of Dutch-Polish descent.
5 February: Remembering Seiichi Miyake on Birthday
Seiichi Miyake (5 February 1926 – 10 July 1982) was a Japanese engineer and inventor best known for his work on tactile paving. It was to aid the visually impaired at traffic crossings. Miyake’s system of tactile paving was first introduced at a school for the blind in Okayama City on 18 March 1967 and has since been adopted around the world.
5 February: 106th Anniversary of the Mexican Constitution
The Mexican Constitution is the supreme law of Mexico, and it was enacted on 5 February 1917. It outlines the political, economic, and social rights of Mexican citizens and establishes the structure and responsibilities of the Mexican government.
5 February: 73rd Anniversary of Alberto Larraguibel’s record setting Puissance jump
Alberto Larraguibel is a Chilean equestrian show jumper who gained recognition for setting a record in the Puissance event. The Puissance is a horse jumping competition that involves clearing progressively higher jumps, with the aim of achieving the highest jump in the shortest amount of time.
5 February: Remembering Gabriel Vargas on Birthday
Gabriel Vargas (5 February 1915 – 25 May 2010) is a Mexican cartoonist and comics artist best known for his work on the comic strip “La Familia Burrón”.
5 February: Remembering Františka Plamínková on Birthday
Františka Plamínková (5 February 1875 – 30 June 1942) was a Czech feminist and suffrage activist. she became involved in feminism because teachers were forbidden to marry. She transitioned into journalism, writing articles about inequality. Elected to the Prague City Council and the National Assembly, she served as Senate Chair when Czechoslovakia broke away from the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
5 February: Tribute to Wassily Leontief
Wassily Leontief (5 August 1905 – 5 February 1999), was a Soviet-American economist. He won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1973. Life and Career He was born on 5 August 1905, in Munich, German Empire. He enrolled at the University of Leningrad in...
5 February: Remembering Robert Hofstadter on Birth Anniversary
Robert Hofstadter (5 February 1915 – 17 November 1990) was an American physicist. He won the 1961 Nobel Prize in Physics. Life and Career He was born on 5 February 1915, in New York City. He graduated from the City College of New York with a B.S. degree in 1935. He...
5 February: Remembering Alan Lloyd Hodgkin on Birth Anniversary
Alan Lloyd Hodgkin (5 February 1914 – 20 December 1998) was an English physiologist and biophysicist. He received the 1963 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Life and Career He was born on 5 February 1914, in Oxfordshire, England. In 1932, he enrolled at Trinity...
5 February in Indian and World History
5 February in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 5 February is the birth anniversary of Zebunnisa, Janaki Vallabh Shastri, Abhishek Bachchan, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar Singh. 5 February is also observed as the death...
6 February
6 February: Google Doodle celebrates Waitangi Day
Today’s Doodle celebrates Waitangi Day, Aotearoa New Zealand’s national day. This marks the anniversary of the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) on 6 February 1840. The treaty is widely considered the country’s founding document.
6 February: Tribute to Maria Zambrano
Maria Zambrano (22 April 1904 – 6 February 1991) was a Spanish essayist and philosopher associated with the Generation of ’36 movement.
6 February in Indian and World History
6 February in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 6 February is the birth anniversary of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Kavi Pradeep, and Shanthakumaran Nair Sreesanth. 6 February is also observed as the death anniversary...
6 February: Tribute to Rubén Darío
Rubén Darío (18 January 1867 – 6 February 1916) was a Nicaraguan poet who initiated the Spanish-language literary movement known as modernismo (modernism) that flourished at the end of the 19th century. Darío contributed greatly to the development of Spanish-language literature and journalism during the 20th century.
7 February
7 February: Remembering Laura Ingalls Wilder on Birthday
Laura Ingalls Wilder (7 February 1867 – 10 February 1957) was an American writer, mostly known for the Little House on the Prairie series of children’s books, published between 1932 and 1943, which were based on her childhood in a settler and pioneer family.
7 February in Indian and World History
7 February in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 7 February is the birth anniversary of Manmath Nath Gupta, Sujit Kumar, and Kidambi Srikant. 7 February is also observed as the death anniversary of Sachindranath...
7 February: Remembering Aysel Gürel on Birthday
Aysel Gürel (7 February 1929 – 17 February 2008) was a Turkish lyricist and actress. Besides her lyrics, which were performed by singers throughout Turkey, she was known for her outlandish clothing, makeup, and wigs.
7 February: Remembering Charles Dickens on Birthday
Charles Dickens (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world’s best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.
7 February: Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day is an annual observance aimed at promoting the safe and responsible use of the internet. It is celebrated on the second day of February every year and was initiated by the European Union in 2004. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness about...
7 February: Remembering Sinclair Lewis on his Birth Anniversary
Sinclair Lewis (7 February 1885 – 10 January 1951) was an American novelist and short story writer. He was the first American writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Life and Career He was born on 7 February 1885, in Minnesota, United States. He didn't have many...
8 February
8 February: Google celebrates Mama Cax with doodle
On 8 February Doodle celebrates Haitian American model and disability rights advocate Mama Cax. Mama Cax is best known for shattering expectations around beauty. On 8 February 2019, Mama Cax made her debut on a runway at New York Fashion Week.
8 February: Remembering Dmitri Mendeleev on Birthday
Dmitri Mendeleev (8 February 1834 – 2 February 1907) was a Russian chemist and inventor. He is best known for formulating the Periodic Law and creating a version of the periodic table of elements.
8 February: Tribute to Esther Afua Ocloo
Esther Afua Ocloo (18 April 1919 – 8 February 2002) was a Ghanaian businesswoman and pioneer of microlending, a programme of making small loans in order to stimulate businesses.
8 February: Tribute to Luis Alberto Spinetta
Luis Alberto Spinetta (23 January 1950 – 8 February 2012) was an Argentine singer, guitarist, composer and poet. One of the most influential rock musicians of Argentina, he is regarded as one of the founders of Argentine rock, considered the first incarnation of Spanish-language rock.
08 February in History of India: Remembering Jagjit Singh & Nida Fazli
08 February is date of birth of Zakir Hussain and Jagjit Singh. Same day is also death anniversary of legendary poet Nida Fazli.
8 February in Indian and World History
8 February in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 8 February is the birth anniversary of Dr. Zakir Hussain, Shobha Gurtu, Jagjit Singh, Dr. Ashok Chakradhar, and Mohammad Azharuddin. 8 February is also observed as the...
8 February: Tribute to Walther Bothe
Walther Bothe (8 January 1891 – 8 February 1957) was a German nuclear physicist. He received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1954 with Max Born. Life and career He was born on 8 January 1891, in Oranienburg, German Empire. He studied under physics legend Max Planck and...
9 February
9 February: Tribute to Dennis Gabor
Dennis Gabor (5 June 1900 - 9 February 1979) was a Hungarian-British electrical engineer and physicist. In 1971, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. Life and Career He was born on 5 June 1900, in Budapest, Hungary. He received his education at the prestigious...
9 February: Tribute to Dionisios Solomos
Dionisios Solomos (8 April 1798 – 9 February 1857) was a Greek poet from Zakynthos, who is considered to be Greece’s national poet. He is best known for writing the Hymn to Liberty.
9 February: Tribute to Osamu Tezuka
Osamu Tezuka (3 November 1928 – 9 February 1989) was a Japanese manga artist, cartoonist, and animator. He was widely regarded as the “Godfather of Manga” for his pioneering work in the development of the medium.
9 February: Remembering Carmen Miranda on Birthday
Carmen Miranda (9 February 1909 – 5 August 1955) was a Portuguese-born Brazilian samba singer, dancer, Broadway actress, and film star who was active from the late 1920s onwards. Nicknamed “The Brazilian Bombshell”
9 February: Remembering Jacques Monod on Birth Anniversary
Jacques Monod (9 February 1910 – 31 May 1976) was a French biochemist. He won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1965. Life and Career He was born on 9 February 1910, in Paris, France. In October 1928, he enrolled at the Faculty of Sciences at the University...
9 February: Celebrating Anniversary of Russian State Historical Museum
The State Historical Museum of Russia, also known as the Museum of Russian History, is located in Red Square in Moscow, Russia. It was established on 9 February 1872 and is one of the oldest and largest history museums in the country.
09 February in History of India: Remembering C. P. Krishnan Nair, A. R. Antulay, M. C. Chagla, O.P. Dutta , and Baba Amte
09 February, in Indian History: Remembering C. P. Krishnan Nair, A. R. Antulay, M. C. Chagla, O.P. Dutta , and Baba Amte
9 February: Remembering Baba Amte on his Punya Tithi
Baba Amte (26 December 1914 – 9 February 2008) was an Indian social worker and social activist known particularly for his work for the rehabilitation and empowerment of people suffering from leprosy.
10 February
10 February: Remembering Raicho Hiratsuka on Birthday
Raicho Hiratsuka (10 February 1886 – 24 May 1971) was a Japanese writer, journalist, political activist, anarchist, and pioneering feminist in Japan.
10 February: Remembering John Franklin Enders on Birth Anniversary
John Franklin Enders (10 February 1897 – 8 September 1985) was an American biomedical scientist. He won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1954. Life and Career He was born on 10 February 1897, in West Hartford, Connecticut. He enrolled at Yale University...
10 February in Indian and World History
10 February in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 10 January is the birth anniversary of Surendra Kumar Srivastava, Darbara Singh, Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Parmanand Shrivastav, and Kumar Vishwas. 10 February is also...
10 February: Tribute to Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura Ingalls Wilder (7 February 1867 – 10 February 1957) was an American writer, mostly known for the Little House on the Prairie series of children’s books, published between 1932 and 1943, which were based on her childhood in a settler and pioneer family.
10 February: Remembering Boris Pasternak on Birthday
Boris Pasternak (10 February 1890 – 30 May 1960) was a Russian poet, novelist, composer and literary translator. He is best known for his novel “Doctor Zhivago,” which was published in 1957.
10 February in History of India: Remembering Durga Bhagwat, Fatima Surayya Bajia
10 February in Indian History: Remembering Durga Bhagwat, Fatima Surayya Bajia
10 February: National Deworming Day
National Deworming Day is observed every year on February 10 to raise awareness about the importance of deworming preschool and school-age children. Deworming is done through schools and Anganwadi centers under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of...
10 February: Tribute to Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen
Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen (27 March 1845 – 10 February 1923) was a German physicist who is best known for his discovery of X-rays. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901. Life and Career He was born on 27 March 1845, in Lennep, Germany. He studied mechanical...
11 February
11 February: Tribute to Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
11 February is celebrated as the birth anniversary of L. D. Swamikannu Pillai (11 February 1865 – 10 September 1925), an Indian politician, historian, and administrator who served as the second President of the Madras Legislative Council.
11 February in Indian and World History
11 February in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 11 February is the birth anniversary of Tilka Manjhi, Damodar Swaroop Seth, and Tina Ambani. 11 February is also observed as the death anniversary of Jamnalal Bajaj,...
11 February: Tribute to J. Hans D. Jensen
J. Hans D. Jensen (25 June 1907 – 11 February 1973) was a German nuclear physicist. He won the Nobel Prize in 1963. Life and Career He was born on 25 June 1907 in Hamburg, Germany. He studied physics, mathematics, physical chemistry, and philosophy at...
11 February: International Day of Women and Girls in Science
The importance of women and girls in science cannot be understated. Women and girls bring unique perspectives and skills to scientific research and development, often leading to ground-breaking discoveries and innovations. Sadly, women and girls are often...
11 February: Remembering Lyubov Orlova on Birthday
Lyubov Orlova (11 February 1902 – 26 January 1975) was a Soviet and Russian actress, singer, dancer, and People’s Artist of the USSR.
11 February: Tribute to Sergei Eisenstein
Sergei Eisenstein (22 January 1898 – 11 February 1948) was a Soviet film director, screenwriter, film editor, and film theorist. He was a pioneer in the theory and practice of montage. He is widely considered one of the founders of the modern form of cinema.
11 February: Tribute to Robert William Holley
Robert William Holley (28 January 1922 – 11 February 1993) was an American biochemist. He received the 1968 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Har Gobind Khorana and Marshall Warren Nirenberg. Life and Career He was born on 28 January 1922, in Urbana,...
12 February
12 February: Tribute to Mahmoud Shokoko
Mahmoud Shokoko (1 May 1912 – 12 February 1985) was an Egyptian actor and artist. He is best known for his puppet character “Aragouzsho”.
12 February in Indian and World History
12 February in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 12 February is the birth anniversary of Nana Fadnavis, Maharishi Swami Dayanand Saraswati, and Pran Krishna Sikand. 12 February is also observed as the death...
12 February: Darwin Day
Darwin Day is an international celebration of the life and work of Charles Darwin, the world-renowned naturalist who proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection. Darwin Day is celebrated annually on February 12, which is the anniversary of his birth in 1809....
13 February
13 February: Remembering Fyodor Shalyapin on Birthday
Fyodor Shalyapin (13 February 1873 – 12 April 1938) was a Russian opera singer who was one of the most celebrated basses of the 20th century.
13 February: International Epilepsy Day
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects more than 50 million people worldwide. There are still many people who are unaware of epilepsy, how it affects individuals and families, and how to support those with epilepsy. The goal of International Epilepsy Day,...
13 February: Remembering William Shockley on Birth Anniversary
William Shockley (13 February 1910 – 12 August 1989) was an American physicist and inventor. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1956. Life and Career He was born on 13 February 1910, in London, England, UK. In 1932, he graduated from the California Institute of...
13 February in Indian and World History
13 February in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 13 February is the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, Pandit Gopal Prasad Vyas, Rashmi Prabha, and Varun Bhati. 13 February is also observed as the death anniversary...
13 February: Remembering Sarojini Naidu on Birthday
Sarojini Naidu (13 February 1879 – 2 March 1949) was an Indian political activist and poet. Mahatma Gandhi gave her the title of "Nightingale of India" or "Bharat Kokila." On 13 Feb 2014, Google celebrated Sarojini Naidu's 135th Birthday with a doodle. Life and career...
13 February: Remembering Sarojini Naidu, Faiz Ahmed Faiz
13 February in Indian History: Remembering Sarojini Naidu, Faiz Ahmed Faiz
13 February: Remembering Ivan Andreyevich Krylov on Birthday
Ivan Andreyevich Krylov (13 February 1769 – 21 November 1844) is Russia’s best-known fabulist and probably the most epigrammatic of all Russian authors.
13 February: Tribute to Carolina Maria de Jesus
Carolina Maria de Jesus (14 March 1914 – 13 February 1977) was a Brazilian outskirts memorialist who lived most of her life as a slum-dweller.
14 February
14 February: Remembering Babur on his Birth Anniversary
Babur (14 February 1483 – 26 December 1530), was a soldier of distinction, a poet, a diarist, a statesman, a military adventurer, and the founder of the Mughal Empire on the Indian subcontinent. He also got the posthumous name Firdaws Makani ('Dwelling in Paradise')....
14 February: Remembering Herbert Aaron Hauptman on Birth Anniversary
Herbert A Hauptman (14 February 1917 – 23 October 2011) was an American mathematician. He won the 1985 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Life and Career Herbert Aaron Hauptman was born on 14 February 1917, in New York. He completed his schooling at Townsend Harris High School...
14 February: Remembering C. T. R. Wilson on Birth Anniversary
C T R Wilson (14 February 1869 – 15 November 1959) was a Scottish physicist and meteorologist. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1927, for inventing the Wilson cloud chamber, which was used to study radioactivity, X-rays, cosmic rays, and other nuclear phenomena....
14 February: Remembering Sushma Swaraj on Birth Anniversary
14 February in History of India: Remembering Sushma Swaraj
14 February in Indian and World History
14 February in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 14 February is the birth anniversary of Zahir ud-din Muhammad Babur, Mohan Dharia, Madhubala, and Sushma Swaraj. 14 February is also observed as the death anniversary...
14 February: Tribute to Shoshana Damari
Shoshana Damari (31 March 1923 – 14 February 2006) was a Yemeni-Israeli singer known as the “Queen of Hebrew Music.”
14 February: Remembering Madhubala on her Birthday
Madhubala (14 February 1933 – 23 February 1969) was an Indian actress and producer. She made over 60 films, between the late 1940s and the early 1960s, and became one of India's most popular and highest-paid celebrities. Life & career Madhubala was born on 14...
15 February
15 February: Tribute to Sir Norman Parkinson
Sir Norman Parkinson (21 April 1913 – 15 February 1990) was a renowned British fashion photographer who is considered one of the most influential and successful photographers of the 20th century.
15 February: Remembering Charles Edouard Guillaume on Birth Anniversary
Charles Edouard Guillaume (15 February 1861 – 13 May 1938) was a Swiss physicist and Nobel Prize laureate. He won the 1920 Nobel Prize in Physics. He continued to make important contributions to the field of physics throughout his career and was widely recognized as...
15 February: Remembering Elihu Root on Birth Anniversary
Elihu Root (15 February 1845 – 7 February 1937) was an American lawyer, Republican politician, and statesman. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1912. Life and Career He was born on 15 February 1845, in Clinton, New York. Root moved to New York City in 1865 with his...
15 February in Indian and World History
15 February in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 15 February is the birth anniversary of Radha Krishna Choudhary, Naresh Mehta, KG Subrahmanyam, and Radhavallabh Tripathi. 15 February is also observed as the death...
15 February: Remembering Mirza Ghalib on his Punya Tithi
Mirza Ghalib (27 December 1797 – 15 February 1869), was an Indian poet. He wrote mostly in Urdu and Persian. He is considered the greatest Urdu-Persian poet of all time and is also credited with popularizing the flow of Persian poetry in the Indian language. EARLY...
15 February: Tribute to Owen Willans Richardson
Owen Willans Richardson, (26 April 1879 – 15 February 1959) was a British physicist. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1928 for his work on thermionic emission, which led to Richardson's law. Life and Career He was born on 26 April 1879, in Dewsbury, Yorkshire, UK....
15 February: Remembering Hans von Euler Chelpin on Birth Anniversary
Hans von Euler Chelpin (15 February 1873 – 6 November 1964) was a German-born Swedish biochemist. He won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1929 for his work on the fermentation of sugar and the role of enzymes in this process. Life and Career He was born on 15 February...
15 February: Remembering Anne Cath Vestly on Birthday
Anne Cath Vestly (15 February 1920 – 15 December 2008) was a Norwegian author of children’s literature. She is known for a wide range of books published from 1953 to 2004.
15 February: Tribute to Seif Wanly
Seif Wanly (31 March 1906 – 15 February 1979) was an Egyptian painter known for his colorful and vibrant depictions of Egyptian life and culture. He was one of the most prominent members of the Egyptian Modern Art movement, which sought to blend traditional Egyptian art with Western styles.
15 February: Tribute to Hans von Euler Chelpin
Hans von Euler Chelpin (15 February 1873 – 6 November 1964) was a German-born Swedish biochemist. He won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1929 for his work on the fermentation of sugar and the role of enzymes in this process. Life and Career He was born on 15 February...
16 February
16 February: Tribute to Keith Haring
Keith Haring (4 May 1958 – 16 February 1990) was an American artist whose pop art emerged from the New York City graffiti subculture of the 1980s.
16 February: Lithuania Act of Independence and its Significance
The Act of Independence of Lithuania, also known as Act of February 16 or Lithuanian Resolution on Independence was signed by the Council of Lithuania on 16 February 1918.
16 February: Tribute to Ferdinand Buisson
Ferdinand Buisson (20 December 1841 – 16 February 1932) was a French statesman, pacifist, and educational reformer. He is perhaps best known for his role in the development of the French public education system, particularly for his work in establishing laicite, the...
16 February: Tribute to Yun Dong-ju
Yun Dong-ju (30 December 1917 – 16 February 1945), was a Korean poet and independence activist who is remembered for his poetry, which often explored themes of freedom, democracy, and national identity.
16 February in Indian and World History
16 February in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 16 February is the birth anniversary of Rajendralal Mitra, Ghulam Mohammed Sheikh, and Wasim Jaffer. 16 February is also observed as the death anniversary of Dadasaheb...
17 February
17 February: Tribute to Pixinguinha
Pixinguinha (23 April 897 – 17 February 1973) was a Brazilian composer, arranger, flautist and saxophonist. He was widely regarded as one of the most important and influential musicians in the history of Brazilian popular music.
17 February in Indian and World History
17 February in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 17 February is the birth anniversary of Budhu Bhagat, Sardar Puran Singh, Jibanananda Das, and Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao. 17 February is also observed as the death...
17 February: Tribute to Shmuel Yosef Agnon
Shmuel Yosef Agnon, (17 July 1888 – 17 February 1970) also known as Shai Agnon, was an Israeli writer. He won the 1966 Nobel Prize in Literature. Life and Career He was born on 17 July 1888, in Buchach, Ukraine, and died on 17 February 1970, in Jerusalem, Israel. In...
17 February: Remembering Otto Stern on Birth Anniversary
Otto Stern (17 February 1888 – 17 August 1969) was a German American physicist, who made significant contributions to the development of atomic and molecular physics, particularly in the field of magnetic resonance. He is perhaps best known for his work with Walther...
17 February: Tribute to Molière
Molière (15 January 1622– 17 February 1673) was a French playwright, actor, and poet, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the French language and world literature.
17 February: Tribute to Aysel Gürel
Aysel Gürel (7 February 1929 – 17 February 2008) was a Turkish lyricist and actress. Besides her lyrics, which were performed by singers throughout Turkey, she was known for her outlandish clothing, makeup, and wigs.
18 February
18 February: Tribute to Ngaio Marsh
Ngaio Marsh (23 April 1895 – 18 February 1982) was a New Zealand mystery writer and theatre director. She was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1966.
18 February: Remembering Nalini Jaywant on her Birth Anniversary
Nalini Jaywant (18 February 1926 – 20 December 2010), was an Indian actress. She worked in cinema in the fifties and sixties ruling the hearts of lovers. Early Life and Career She was born on 18 February 1926, in Mumbai, India. In 1941, she made her first big splash...
18 February: Remembering Toni Morrison on Birth Anniversary
Toni Morrison, (18 February 1931 – 5 August 2019) was an American novelist, editor, and professor. she won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. She is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential writers of the 20th century, and her work is known for...
18 February in Indian and World History
18 February in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 18 February is the birth anniversary of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Ramakrishna Paramhansa, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai, and Jai Narayan Vyas. 18 February is also observed as the...
19 February
19 February: Remembering Elie Ducommun on Birth Anniversary
Elie Ducommun (19 February 1833 – 7 December 1906) was a Swiss peace activist, who is perhaps best known for his work with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). Life and Career He was born on 19 February 1833, in Geneva, Switzerland. He worked as a tutor, language...
19 February: Remembering David Jonathan Gross on Birth Anniversary
David Jonathan Gross (born 19 February 1941) is an American theoretical physicist and string theorist. In 2004, he won the Nobel Prize in Physics. He is known for his contributions to the development of the theory of the strong nuclear force, which is one of the four...
19 February in Indian and World History
19 February in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 19 February is the birth anniversary of Shivaji, Gokulbhai Bhatt, Balwantrai Gopalji Mehta, and Padmanabhan Balaram. 19 February is also observed as the death...
19 February: Remembering Svante Arrhenius on Birth Anniversary
Svante Arrhenius (19 February 1859 – 2 October 1927) was a Swedish scientist. In 1903, he won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry for his work on electrolytic dissociation. Life and Career He was born on 19 February 1859, in Sweden, Norway. He attended Uppsala Cathedral...
19 February in Indian History
19 February in Indian history is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. Today is the birth anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj, Madhavrao Sadashivrao Golwalkar, Dharampal, Kasinadhuni Viswanath, and Altamas Kabir. Today, 19 February, is also observed as...
20 February
20 February: World Day of Social Justice
On February 20th, the World Day of Social Justice is observed worldwide. The United Nations recognizes this day to promote social justice and to raise awareness of social and economic inequality. On World Day of Social Justice, we aim to raise awareness about these...
20 February: Robert Huber a German biochemist was born
Robert Huber (born 20 February 1937) is a German biochemist. He is best known for his pioneering work in the field of X-ray crystallography and for his contributions to the structural analysis of proteins, including the determination of the three-dimensional structure...
20 February: Tribute to Henri Moissan
Henri Moissan (28 September 1852 – 20 February 1907) was a French chemist and pharmacist who won the 1906 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He is best known for his work in isolating the element fluorine and for his development of the electric arc furnace, which is used to...
20 February: Tribute to Francisco Balagtas
Francisco Balagtas (2 April 1788 – 20 February 1862) commonly known as Francisco Balagtas and also as Francisco Baltasar, was a Filipino poet and litterateur of the Tagalog language during the Spanish rule of the Philippines. He is widely considered one of the greatest Filipino literary laureates for his impact on Filipino literature.
20 February: Rosenmontag 2023 and its Significance.
Rosenmontag is the highlight of Germany’s six-day-long pre-Lent Carnival festivities. The annual event is a chance for the public to dress up in fancy dress, lampoon each other and watch or take part in the street parades featuring no-holds-barred satire.
20 February: Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day
The state of Arunachal Pradesh is considered to be one of the most beautiful in India due to its breathtaking natural beauty, diverse culture, and rich history. A foundation day is celebrated each year on the 20th of February, marking the day when the state became a...
20 February in Indian History and World History
20 February in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 20 February is the birth anniversary of Ramakrishna Ranga Rao and K. M. Chandrasekhar. 20 February is also observed as the death anniversary of Harishchandra Sakharam...
21 February
21 February: Tribute to Nutan
Nutan Samarth Bahl (4 June 1936 – 21 February 1991) known as Nutan, was an Indian actress who worked in Hindi films. In a career spanning nearly four decades, she appeared in more than 80 films, mostly as a protagonist, in both big productions and arthouse films that ranged in genre from urban romances, and literary adaptations, to psychological and socio-realist dramas.
21 February: Remembering Alan Rickman on Birthday
Alan Rickman (21 February 1946 – 14 January 2016) was an English actor and director. Known for his deep, languid voice, he trained at RADA (the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) in London and became a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), performing in modern and classical theatre productions.
21 February: Remembering Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar on his Punya Tithi
Sir Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar (21 February 1894 – 1 January 1955) was an Indian scientist, academician, and scientific administrator. Also known as the “father of research laboratories”. In 1940, he became the first director general of CSIR (Council of Scientific and...
21 February: Tribute to Katarzyna Kobro
Katarzyna Kobro (26 January 1898 – 21 February 1951) was a Polish avant-garde sculptor and a prominent representative of the Constructivist movement in Poland. A pioneer of innovative multi-dimensional abstract sculpture.
21 February in Indian History and World History
21 February in Indian history is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. Today is the birth anniversary of Mirra Alfassa, Sir Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar, Suryakant Tripathi, Gulab Khandelwal, and Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee. Today, 21 February, is also observed as the death anniversary of Kittur Chennamma, Nutan Samarth, and Aranmula Ponnamma.
21 February: Remembering Henrik Dam on Birth Anniversary
Henrik Dam (21 February 1895 – 17 April 1976) was a Danish biochemist and physiologist who received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1943 for his discovery of vitamin K and its role in blood coagulation. Life and Career He was born on 21 February 1895, in...
21 February: Tribute to Gertrude Belle Elion
Gertrude Belle Elion (23 January 1918 – 21 February 1999) was an American biochemist and pharmacologist. She received the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1988 along with George H. Hitchings and Sir James. Life and Career She was born on 23 January 1918, in...
22 February
22 February: Tribute to Sophie Scholl
Sophie Scholl (9 May 1921 – 22 February 1943) was a German student and anti-Nazi political activist, active within the White Rose non-violent resistance group in Nazi Germany.
22 February: World Scout Founder’s Day
22 February: World Scout Founder's Day World Scout Founder's Day is celebrated annually on February 22nd to commemorate the birthday of Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout Movement. Baden-Powell was born on February 22, 1857, in London, England. The first...
22 February in Indian and World History
22 February in Indian history is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. Today is the birth anniversary of Mahesh Chandra Nyayratna Bhattacharyya,Maharaja Chamarajendra Wadiyar X , and Indulal Kanaiyalal Yagnik . Today, 22 February, is also observed as the death anniversary of Kasturbai Mohandas Gandhi, Abul Kalam Azad, and Sukhbir.
22 February: J. Michael Bishop an American immunologist, was born
J. Michael Bishop (born 22 February 1936) is an American immunologist and microbiologist. He received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1989 for his groundbreaking research on the genetic basis of cancer, along with Harold E. Varmus. Life and Career He was...
22 February: Remembering Renato Dulbecco on Birth Anniversary
Renato Dulbecco (22 February 1914 – 19 February 2012) was an Italian American virologist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1975, along with Howard Temin and David Baltimore, for their work on the interaction between tumor viruses and the...
23 February
23 February: Tribute to Mario Pani
Mario Pani (29 March 1911 – 23 February 1993) was a Mexican architect and urban planner who is widely considered one of the most important architects of modern Mexico. He was instrumental in the development of Mexico City during the mid-20th century, and his innovative designs helped to shape the urban landscape of the city.
23 February: Tribute to Johann Carl Friedrich Gauß
Johann Carl Friedrich Gauß (30 April 1777 – 23 February 1855) was a German mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to many fields in mathematics and science.
23 February: World Peace and Understanding Day
World Peace and Understanding Day is observed every year on February 23. As the first Rotary Club was formed, Chicago attorney Paul Harris, Gustave Loehr, Hiram Shorey, and Silvester Schiele met in Gustave Loehr's office in Chicago's Unity Building's room 711 on...
23 February: Remembering Allan McLeod Cormack on Birth Anniversary
Allan McLeod Cormack (23 February 1924 – 7 May 1998) was a South African-born physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1979, along with Godfrey Hounsfield, for their contributions to the development of computed tomography scanning. Life...
23 February: Tribute to Madhubala
Madhubala (14 February 1933 – 23 February 1969) was an Indian actress and producer. She made over 60 films, between the late 1940s and the early 1960s, and became one of India’s most popular and highest-paid celebrities.
24 February
24 February: Tribute to Claude Shannon
Claude Shannon (30 April 1916 – 24 February 2001) was an American mathematician, electrical engineer, computer scientist and cryptographer known as the “father of information theory.”
24 February: National Excise Day
Every year on the 24th of February, National Excise Day is celebrated. In 1944, the Central Excise and Salt Act was enacted, which was the first law to impose excise duties on goods manufactured or produced in India. CBIC observes this day to acknowledge and...
25 February
25 February: Remembering Paco de Lucía on his Death Anniversary
At the San Vito Jazz Festival in July 2010 | Courtesy: Alberto Cabello Paco de Lucía (21 December 1947 – 25 February 2014), also known as Francisco Sánchez Gómez, was a Spanish virtuoso flamenco guitarist, composer, and record producer. A leading proponent of the new...
25 February in Indian and World History
25 February in Indian history is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. Today is the birth anniversary of Ravishankar Vyas, Meher Baba, Farokh Engineer, and Danny Denzongpa. Today, 25 February, is also observed as the death anniversary of Hans Raj Khanna.
25 February: Remembering Oktay Sinanoglu on Birth Anniversary
Oktay Sinanoglu (25 February 1935 – 19 April 2015) was a Turkish physical chemist and molecular biophysicist. Life and Career He was born on 25 February 1935, in Bari, Italy. In 1953 he moved to the US to study at the University of California, Berkeley. He got a BSc...
25 February: Tribute to George Minot
George Minot (2 December 1885 – 25 February 1950) was an American physician and medical researcher who made significant contributions to the field of hematology. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1934 Life and Career He was born on 2 December...
26 February
26 February: Tribute to Otto Wallach
Otto Wallach (27 March 1847 – 26 February 1931) was a German chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1910 for his pioneering work in the field of terpenes. Life and Career He was born on 27 March 1847, in Konigsberg, Prussia. He then went on to study...
26 February in Indian and World History
26 February in Indian history is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. Today is the birth anniversary of Sir Ghulam Muhammad Ali Khan,Sir Benegal Narsing Rau, Manmohan Krishna, Shaktikanta Das, and Mrinal Pande. Today, 26 February, is also observed as the death anniversary of Narmadashankar Lalshankar Dave, Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Shankarrao Bhavrao Chavan, and Sibnarayan Ray.
26 February: Remembering Giulio Natta on Birth Anniversary
Giulio Natta (26 February 1903 – 2 May 1979) was an Italian chemist and Nobel laureate who is best known for his work on the development of stereospecific catalysts for polymerization reactions. Life and Career He was born on 26 February 1903, in Imperia, Italy. He...
26 February: Remembering Ahmed Zewail on Birth Anniversary
Ahmed Zewail (26 February 1946 — 2 August 2016) was an Egyptian-American scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1999 for his pioneering work in femtochemistry. Life and Career He was born on 26 February 1946, in Damanhour, Egypt. He received his Bachelor of...
26 February: Tribute to Anandi Gopal Joshi
Anandi Gopal Joshi (31 March 1865 – 26 February 1887) was the first Indian woman to receive a doctorate degree in Western medicine.
26 February: Tribute to Petr Semenov-Tian-Shansky
Petr Semenov-Tian-Shansky (14 January 1827 – 26 February 1914) was a Russian geographer, geologist, and explorer. He is best known for his explorations of the Tian Shan mountain range in Central Asia, for which he is often referred to as the “father of the Tian Shan.”
27 February
27 February in Indian and World History
27 February in Indian history is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. Today is the birth anniversary of Kusumāgraj, Muffakham Jah, and Prakash Jha. Today, 27 February, is also observed as the death anniversary of Bahadur Shah I, Dharam Singh Hayatpur, Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar, and Chandra Shekhar Azad.
27 February: World NGO Day
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are celebrated on February 27th as part of World NGO Day. By promoting human rights, advancing sustainable development, providing humanitarian aid, and advocating for marginalized communities, NGOs address social, economic, and...
27 February: Tribute to Chandrasekhar Azad
Chandra Shekhar Tiwari, popularly known as Chandrashekhar Azad (23 July 1906 — 27 February 1931), was an Indian revolutionary who organized and led a band of militant youth during India’s independence movement. Early Life Azad was born on July 23, 1906, as Chandra...
27 February: Tribute to George H. Hitchings
George H. Hitchings (18 April 1905 – 27 February 1998) was an American biochemist and pharmacologist. He received the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1988 along with his colleague Gertrude B. Elion. Life and Career George Hitchings was born on 18 April 1905,...
27 February: Remembering Kusumagraj on Birth Anniversary
Kusumagraj (27 February 1912 – 10 March 1999) was a Marathi poet, novelist, short story writer, playwright, and humanist. Early Life Kusumagraj was born on 27 February 1912, in Pune, India. He started his primary education in Pimpalgaon and completed his higher...
28 February
28 February: National Science Day
On February 28 each year, National Science Day honors Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, C.V. Raman, an Indian scientist, and physician, for discovering the “Raman Effect.” Every year, it is celebrated to honor the value of science and to serve as a reminder of its...
28 February: Remembering Sir John Tenniel on Birthday
Sir John Tenniel (28 February 1820 – 25 February 1914) was an English illustrator, graphic humorist, and political cartoonist prominent in the second half of the 19th century.
28 February: Tribute to Rajendra Prasad
Rajendra Prasad (3 December 1884-28 February 1963) was an Indian Independence activist, Lawyer, and Politician. He served as the first president of Independent India. EARLY LIFE He was born on 3 December 1884, in Bihar, India. In 1902, he joined Presidency College,...
28 February: Tribute to Rash Behari Ghosh
Rash Behari Ghosh (23 December 1845 – 28 February 1921) was an Indian politician, lawyer, social worker, and philanthropist. Early Life and Career Rash Behari Ghosh was born on 23 December 1845, in West Bengal, India. He attended Burdwan Raj Collegiate School for his...
28 February: Remembering Philip Showalter Hench on Birth Anniversary
Philip Showalter Hench (28 February 1896 – 30 March 1965) was an American physician and endocrinologist. He won the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1950. Life and Career He was born on 28 February 1896, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1916, he graduated...
29 February
29 February: Remembering Morarji Ranchhodji Desai on Birth Anniversary
Morarji Ranchhodji Desai (29 February 1896 – 10 April 1995) was an Indian politician and independence activist. Early Life Morarji Ranchhodji Desai was born on 29 February 1896, Bombay Presidency, British India. He completed his early education at Kundla School and...
