February 15February 15th in History

1903 1st Teddy Bear introduced in America, made by Morris & Rose Michtom

February 15th birthday

1823 Li Hung-Tshang Chinese rebel leader/viceroy of Tsheli Canton

February 16February 16th

Mardi Gras (United States)

February 17February 17th in History

1957 Suez Canal reopens

1967 Kosmos 140 (Soyuz test) launches into Earth orbit

February 18National Day Gambia - February 18

February 19

February 19th in History1977 Shuttle Enterprise makes 1st test flight atop a 747 jetliner

1986 USSR launches Mir space station into Earth orbit

February 20World Day of Social Justice, recognized by the UN

February 21 International Mother Language Day, recognized by the U.N.

International Mother Language Day originated as the international recognition of Language Movement Day, which

has been commemorated in Bangladesh since 1952.