Anniversaries, Holidays, & Observances for February 9, 2022

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ByGarrett

Many days there are far too many anniversaries, holidays, and observances to post about individually on social media, so in an effort to have more of them available, LLPHP is going to experiment with posting them daily here. If there are other items you feel should be included, please email contact@llphp.org and share!


Please note all holidays and observances listed as “National” days are American holidays and observances unless it is stated otherwise.

On This Day

  • Stop Bullying Day
  • 1267: The Synod of Breslau ordered the Jews of Silesia to wear special caps
  • 1287: A massive storm swept across Southeast England hitting Cinque Ports and realigning the coastline so that New Romney Port is now a mile inland
  • 1555: Bishop of Gloucester John Hooper was burned at the stake for heresy
  • 1667: Russia and Poland signed the Treaty of Andrussovo
  • 1801: France and Austria signed the Peace of Luneville
  • 1886: US President Grover Cleveland declared a state of emergency in Seattle because of anti-Chinese violence
  • 1909: The first US federal legislation on narcotics prohibiting the importation, possession, and use of opium was passed
  • 1922: A rare snow fell on Mauna Loa, Hawaii
  • 1926: Teaching the theory of evolution was forbidden in Atlanta, Georgia schools
  • 1941: Nazi collaborators destroyed the pro-Jewish café Alcazar Amsterdam because the owners refused to hang “No Entry for Jews” signs in front of the cafe
  • 1943: US President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order setting a minimum 48-hour work week in a number of critical war industries
  • 1946: The Dutch Labor Party, Dutch Social Democratic Party, was formed
  • 1955: US federations of trade unions merged into the AFL/CIO
  • 1962: Jamaica signed an agreement to become independent
  • 1971: An earthquake in California’s San Fernando Valley killed 64 people and caused over $500 million damage
  • 1972: The British government declared a state of emergency after a month-long coal miners’ strike
  • 2014: Protests erupted in Sarajevo and other cities in Bosnia-Herzegovina as the unemployment rate remained at 40% generally and 57% for youth
  • 2020: Deaths from the COVID-19 virus overtook those of Sars (2003) with 813 deaths worldwide, and more than 34,800 known infections
  • 2020: Storm Ciara made landfall in Northern Scotland bringing widespread wind and flooding to northern Europe resulting in 18 deaths

Weekly Holidays and Observances including February 9, 2022

  • Burn Awareness Week (February 6-12)
  • National Children’s Mental Health Week (February 6-12)
  • UK Children’s Mental Health Week (February 7-13)
  • Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week (February 7-14)
  • International Networking Week (February 7-11)
  • Risk Awareness Week (February 7-14)
  • Tinnitus Awareness Week (February 7-13)

February Monthly Holidays and Observances

  • African American History Month/National Black History Month
  • American Heart Month/National Heart Healthy Month
  • Canned Food Month
  • Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month
  • International Boost Self Esteem Month
  • International Expect Success Month
  • Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month
  • National Cancer Prevention Month
  • National Care About Your Indoor Air Month
  • National Time Management Month
  • Plant the Seeds of Greatness Month
  • Spiritual Teachers Month
  • Relationship Wellness Month

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