Famous People Born or Celebrated in February
Many famous people were born or did exploits in February. This includes U.S. Presidents, astronauts, and people who love Valentine's Day.
Presidential Heroes In February
In the former Soviet Union, premiers, taxi drivers, astronauts, and other citizens often received the national award called Hero of the Soviet Union from 1934 - 1991. This award was a recognition for contributions toward the success of the country. One of these awards went to the world's first female astronaut.
The US President via Congress awards the Congressional Gold Medal yearly to similarly accomplished individuals and has done so since 1776. America has many other heroes and some of them are recognized in holidays.
President's Week in the USA is celebrated during the third week of February every year and President's Day, which honors George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, is observed on that Monday. Until 1968, each of these two men were honored with his own day of celebration.
Some US States and local communities still celebrate Lincoln's Birthday as its own holiday. Information Please Almanacs tell us that Congress never officially named the single holiday of the two presidents' birth as "Presidents Day." Some communities call it "Washington and Lincoln Day."
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
— Abraham LincolnAs is true of most national holidays currently, President's Day sales commercials are filled with dancing and gesturing Washingtons and Lincolns as they advertise mattresses and sofas.
A break-dancing Abraham Lincoln in a TV ad seems a little weird -- What will Barack Obama impersonators be selling in the future, do you think?
Heroes in Space
Zero G and I feel fine.
— Astronaut John Glenn in orbit on Feb. 20, 1962
Aerospace Educator Heroes
February 20 is John Glenn Friendship 7 Day in Ohio, commemorating the first orbital flight by an American many decades ago. Without his flight and his years of advocacy, we would not have the opportunities of space business, new jobs, and new research extant today - not to mention a new sense of wonder at the Universe.
Senator Glenn (Democrat-OH, retired) is 94 years old and teaching in his School of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University, advocating for service, education, and science.His example is one reason that I joined the Civil Air Patrol's Aerospace Educator group.
With so many public figures entrenched in scandal or dying, John Glenn is solid and productive as a nonagenarian. Celebrations across Ohio began continue throughout each weekend that falls closest to February 20 annually.
The Hubs below were included in voting for HubNuggets during the thrid week of February 2012, as were the ones listed above. The Hubs below were included in the topic of Education and Science. Their authors are also still members of HubPages, so see what they are up to.
The most important thing we can do is inspire young minds and to advance the kind of science, math and technology education that will help youngsters take us to the next phase of space travel.
— John H. Glenn, Jr.; American Marine, War Veteran, Astronaut, Senator and Professor; age 94
The John Glenn School of Public Affairs, The Ohio State University, Columbus
Life and Love Heroes
Where do broken hearts go--Can they find their way home?
— Whitney Houston, 1988Relationships as a part of the Gender and Relationships Hubpages topic of Paired Life is one of the most popular topic area on the Internet.
All About Love
- The Sexiness of Self-Worth
The biggest obstacle men and women face in the initial stages of dating is fear. Everyone has felt “not good enough” at one time or another. A man may fear rejection and a woman fears she isn’t pretty or shapely enough. - Traditional Cambodian (Khmer) Wedding Ceremonies
This is the story of my traditional Khmer (Cambodian) wedding that took place in the spring of 2008. We combined Khmer traditions with American traditions (and even some Korean ones) and had a wonderful wedding! Please read if you want to know more...
Visiting Fellow Hubbers
How many of the above Hubs will you likely visit and read?
This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.
© 2014 Patty Inglish MS
