FEBRUARY 9, 2025 | NATIONAL PIZZA DAY | NATIONAL CUT THE CORD DAY | NATIONAL BAGEL AND LOX DAY DAY | NATIONAL PORK RIND DAY | NATIONAL TOOTHACHE DAY
NATIONAL PIZZA DAY
National Pizza Day on February 9th celebrates one of America's all-time favorite foods. Whether it is thin crust, Chicago-style, deep dish, or anything in between, pizza is an American favorite. Discover more...
NATIONAL CUT THE CORD DAY
Break free from expensive cable bills on February 9th by celebrating National Cut the Cord Day! The streaming movement has rapidly grown over the past five years, and it doesn't show any signs of stopping. As the digital world supplies more choices, it also provides the flexibility, selection, and reliability we've been looking for. So it's no surprise that industry analysts estimate that up to six million people will cut the cord on traditional TV subscriptions in 2020. Learn more...
NATIONAL BAGEL AND LOX DAY DAY
National Bagel and Lox Day recognizes one of America's favorite bagel combinations on February 9th. Bagels are one of the few breads that are boiled then baked. This creates a soft inside while keeping a crisp outside. Bagels originated in Poland in the early 17th century and now sell over a billion dollars worth each year in the United States. Read more...
NATIONAL PORK RIND DAY
Each year on the day of the championship game, another kind of pigskin is celebrated. National Pork Rind Day recognizes the fried edible skin of the pig. Discover more...
NATIONAL TOOTHACHE DAY
National Toothache Day on February 9th is a not so subtle reminder of the importance of dental care. Also known as odontalgia, a toothache is pain generating from a tooth or multiple teeth. No more pain...
Coming on February 10, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL FOOTBALL HANGOVER DAY
NATIONAL HOME WARRANTY DAY
NATIONAL CREAM CHEESE BROWNIE DAY
NATIONAL CLEAN OUT YOUR COMPUTER DAY
NATIONAL UMBRELLA DAY
February 9th Celebrated History
1825
When the 1825 election came to the Electoral College, no candidate held a majority vote. The House of Representatives elected John Quincy Adams who came in second in the popular vote after Andrew Jackson.
1870
President Ulysses S. Grant signs a joint resolution of Congress establishing the U.S. Weather Bureau under the Secretary of War.
1895
William George Morgan of Lockport, New York, invents a game called Mintonette based on the game of badminton. The name would later be changed to volleyball.
1971
National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York elects Satchel Paige as the first Negro League player to be honored.
February 9th Celebrated History
Thomas Paine - 1737
The American Founding Father authored influential essays including Common Sense and The American Crisis which helped sway Colonial support for independence. However, by the end of his life, Paine had lost much of the respect of his peers.
William Henry Harrison - 1773
In 1841, the 9th President of the United States became the oldest person to be elected to the highest office in the country. Thirty-two days later, he died of pneumonia, serving the shortest term in presidential history.
Amy Lowell - 1874
The award-winning American poet published several collections of poems. Her collections include A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass and Sword Blades and Poppy Seed.
Carole King - 1942
Since the 1960s, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has produced a number of hit songs for artists such as Bobby Vee, The Drifters, and Aretha Franklin.
Mia Farrow - 1945
For nearly 6 decades, the award-winning American actress has wowed audiences on stage and screen with her performances. Her most notable films include Rosemary's Baby, The Great Gatsby, and Hannah and Her Sisters.
