Walking the Dog Day
National Walking the Dog Day is celebrated on February 22nd each year, encouraging dog owners to get outside and take their dogs for a walk. It’s a fun and healthy way to bond with your pet while also getting some exercise yourself! If the weather permits, explore new parks or trails, or simply enjoy a stroll through your neighborhood. You could try dog-friendly activities like walking in a new area, playing fetch, or visiting a dog park. Take photos of your walk and share them on social media to inspire others to get active with their dogs. Learn more about the benefits: Walking your dog is great for both their physical and mental health. It can help prevent obesity, reduce stress, and strengthen the bond between you and your pet.
Sword Swallowers Day
World Sword Swallower’s Day is observed on the last Saturday of February each year. It was created to honor the ancient art of sword swallowing and to recognize the performers who keep this dangerous tradition alive. The day also aims to raise awareness about the risks involved and educate the public on the history of sword swallowing. The event was started by the Sword Swallowers Association International (SSAI) in collaboration with Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museums. Many sword swallowers perform live demonstrations at Ripley’s locations and other venues worldwide to celebrate the occasion.
Here are some notable historical events that happened on July 22nd:
Historical Events:
1298 – Battle of Falkirk
The Scots, led by William Wallace, were defeated by the English army under Edward I during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
1499 – Battle of Dornach
The Swabian War ended with the defeat of the Swiss Confederacy by the Holy Roman Empire forces, leading to the Swiss gaining greater autonomy.
1587 – The First English Child Born in the Americas
Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the New World, was born in the Roanoke Colony (now North Carolina).
1793 – Alexander Mackenzie Reaches the Pacific Ocean
Alexander Mackenzie, a Scottish explorer, became the first recorded person to cross North America from east to west and reach the Pacific Ocean.
1946 – King David Hotel Bombing
A bombing carried out by the Jewish militant group Irgun in Jerusalem, targeting the King David Hotel where the British administration was based. The attack killed 91 people and escalated tensions in British-controlled Palestine.
1947 – The Diary of Anne Frank First Published
The famous diary of Anne Frank, which chronicles her life in hiding during the Holocaust, was first published in Amsterdam.
1991 – Former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi Assassinated
Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India, was assassinated in Tamil Nadu by a suicide bomber, a terrorist act attributed to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
2005 – The 7/7 London Bombings
Four coordinated suicide bombings on London’s public transport system resulted in 52 civilian deaths and hundreds of injuries, carried out by Islamic extremists.
Famous Birthdays:
1893 – John D. Rockefeller, Jr. – American businessman, philanthropist, and the only son of John D. Rockefeller.
1945 – Danny Glover – American actor known for his roles in Lethal Weapon, The Color Purple, and his work as a political activist.
1963 – Willem Dafoe – American actor famous for his roles in Platoon, The Last Temptation of Christ, and Spider-Man.
1969 – David Spade – American comedian and actor, known for his work on Saturday Night Live and sitcom Just Shoot Me!.
Notable Deaths:
1927 – Mata Hari – Famous Dutch exotic dancer and spy during World War I, executed by the French for espionage.
2003 – Barry White – American soul singer known for hits like “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe”.
2012 – Sally Ride – American astronaut, the first American woman in space.
