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What Happened on April 2 | HISTORY Discover what happened on April 2 with HISTORY #8217;s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths
Valentine’s Day 2026: Origins Holiday Traditions | HISTORY Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated every February 14 In 2026, it falls on Saturday, February 14 Across the United States and in other places around the world, friends and loved ones
What Is the Origin of Valentine’s Day? | HISTORY The exact origin of Valentine’s Day is unknown, but the holiday’s name and date come from the martyrdom of St Valentine, a third-century priest
Why St. Patrick’s Day Also Honors Cats - HISTORY Why St Patrick’s Day Also Honors Cats March 17 has taken on new meaning for cat lovers, who honor the church’s unofficial patron saint of felines: St Gertrude of Nivelles Elizabeth Yuko
Earth Day: Origins, 2026 Date, Theme Celebration | HISTORY Earth Day was founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues and the holiday is now a global celebration that’s sometimes extended into Earth Week, a full seven days of events
St. Patrick’s Day: Origin, Meaning Background | HISTORY The History of St Patrick's Day Distinguish St Patrick's Day myths from reality and find out why this holiday is celebrated by millions of Irish people around the world
First St. Patrick’s Day parade | March 17, 1601 | HISTORY Records show that a St Patrick’s Day parade occurred on March 17, 1601, in what was then a Spanish colonial settlement under the direction of the colony’s Irish vicar, Ricardo Artur More