Floral Design Day
Floral Design Day is celebrated annually on February 28th to appreciate the art of floral design in various forms, from bouquets and arrangements to paintings and textiles. The day was officially recognized in 1995 in honor of Carl Rittner, the founder of the Rittners School of Floral Design in Boston, Massachusetts.
Car Keys and Small Change Day
Car Keys and Small Change Day is observed on February 28th as a lighthearted reminder of the little things we often take for granted—like having our car keys and spare change when we need them! Make sure your keys, wallet, and small change are always in a designated spot. Reflect on the small conveniences in life that make daily routines easier. Look under couch cushions, in your car, or in old coat pockets—you might find some hidden treasures! Donate any spare change to a charity or tip someone extra.
February 28th has seen many significant historical events across different fields.
Notable Historical Events:
1784 – John Wesley Establishes Methodism: John Wesley formally charters the movement that becomes the Methodist Church.
1844 – USS Princeton Disaster: A naval gun explosion aboard the USS Princeton killed several people, including the U.S. Secretary of State and Secretary of the Navy.
1933 – Reichstag Fire Decree in Germany: Following the burning of the Reichstag building, Adolf Hitler’s government issued the Reichstag Fire Decree, restricting civil liberties and paving the way for Nazi dictatorship.
1947 – 228 Incident in Taiwan: A violent crackdown on anti-government protests by the Chinese Nationalist government resulted in thousands of deaths and marked the beginning of decades of martial law in Taiwan.
1953 – Discovery of DNA’s Double Helix: Scientists James Watson and Francis Crick announced their discovery of the structure of DNA, revolutionizing genetics and molecular biology.
1975 – Moorgate Tube Crash in London: A London Underground train failed to stop and crashed into a tunnel wall, killing 43 people.
1983 – Final Episode of MASH Airs*: The final episode of MASH*, titled Goodbye, Farewell and Amen, became the most-watched television episode in U.S. history at the time.
1991 – Gulf War Ceasefire: The Gulf War formally ended as a ceasefire was declared after Iraq withdrew from Kuwait.
1998 – First Flight of the RQ-4 Global Hawk: The unmanned reconnaissance aircraft made its first flight, marking a milestone in military drone technology.
Notable Birthdays
1533 – Michel de Montaigne: French philosopher known for pioneering the essay as a literary form.
1901 – Linus Pauling: Nobel Prize-winning chemist and peace activist, known for his work on quantum chemistry and vitamin C research.
1931 – Gavin MacLeod: Actor famous for The Love Boat and The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
1940 – Mario Andretti: Italian-American race car driver and one of the most successful drivers in motorsport history.
Notable Deaths
1916 – Henry James: Influential American-British writer known for The Portrait of a Lady and The Turn of the Screw.
1986 – Olof Palme: Prime Minister of Sweden, assassinated in Stockholm.
