February Fun Facts

"Vinegar Valentines" were sent to deter suitors in Victorian England?

The first parade to have floats was held on 24 February 1868. What parade was it?

Who created the first heart shaped box of chocolates in 1861?

Black History Month was established to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas?

The "Beatles" first live North American television appearance on 9 February 1964 was on what television show?

The traditional colours of a "King Cake" represent justice, power & faith. What are the colours?

What are the odds of being born on 29 February?

The full moon in February is known as the...?

On 28 February 1940 what sport was televised for the first time?

Groundhog Day has been traced to German immigrants. What animal was traditionally associated with this superstition?

Feburary is one of the most mispelled words in the English language?

On 8 February 1879, Sandford Fleming proposed a system to divide the world into 24 time zones?

2023 is the Chinese Lunar New Year of the...?

What day is the National Flag Day of Canada?

What King of England officially declared February 14th the holiday of St. Valentine?

In what year was NASCAR incorporated?

Cracker Jacks started to include prizes on 19 February of what year?

What NFL teams are playing in Superbowl LVII?

King Charles VI established the "High Court of Love". The court was run entirely by women to deal with marriage issues.

In 1903 the first teddy bear was created by Morris Michtom and displayed in the window of his candy store in what city?