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] Events. Pre-1600. 748 – ...

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

On This Day In History - February 14: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

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.

Discover what happened on February 14 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Feb 21, 2015 · February 14 Holidays and Observances, Birthdays, Deaths, Events, This Day in History, Recipe of the Day, Song of the Day, Quote and Word of the Day, and more! February 14 Holidays and Observances (Alphabetical Order)

Feb 14, 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.

February 14 is celebrated as Saint Valentine's Day in various Christian denominations; it has, for example, the rank of "commemoration" in the calendar of saints in the Anglican Communion. [14] The feast day of Saint Valentine is given in the calendar of saints of the Lutheran Church. [15]

Notable Birthdays for February 14. Otis Tufts (1804-1869)- Inventor who invented the steam pile driver. Frederick Douglass (1817 or 1818-1895) - Abolitionist and author who escaped slavery and became a prominent figure. Christopher Latham Sholes (1819-1890) - Inventor of the QWERTY keyboard. Alfred Iverson Jr. (1829-1911) - Officer for the Confederate Army.