February 14 is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 320 days remain until the end of the year (321 in leap years). It is observed in most countries as Valentine's Day. [1]

Mar 18, 2025 · Valentine’s Day, holiday (February 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. Given their similarities, it has been suggested that the holiday has origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia , held in mid-February.

Feb 14, 2025 · Historical events for the 14th of February. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on February 14.

Feb 14, 2025 · What happened on this day in history, February 14. See what historical events occurred, which famous people were born and who died on February 14.

On this day in 1989, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini of Iran issued a fatwa and offered a bounty for the assassination of author Salman Rushdie, whose novel The Satanic Verses (1988) Khomeini denounced as blasphemous.

On February 14, 1779, Captain James Cook, the great English explorer and navigator, is killed by Native Hawaiians during his third visit to the Pacific island group.

Feb 5, 2025 · Valentine’s Day is Friday, February 14! This holiday has a surprisingly dark origin. Learn more about the real story of Valentine’s Day, why Valentine was killed, and some interesting facts and folklore you may not know! When Is Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day occurs annually on February 14. In 2025, it will be celebrated on Friday, February 14.

February 14 is the 45th day of the Gregorian calendar. The U.S. Congress approved using voting machines in federal elections; Alexander Graham Bell applied for a telephone patent. Al Capone ordered the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre on six mobsters in Chicago.

Feb 14, 2023 · What happened today in history (14 February): Madhubala and Babur were born, David Hilbert and James Cook died, Valentine’s Day celebrated, Pulwama attack happened in India, the Silence of...

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