February 21st celebrates International Mother Language Day and Sticky Bun Day.
Today is the 52nd day of the year, and there are 313 days remaining in 2025.
This day in history was an important one for the world of fashion, technology, science and more. Find out all about those and more events that happened on this very day.
Did you know that on this day, February 21, 1878, the first telephone directory was issued? It consisted of a single card with 50 names and addresses in Connecticut, USA.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about February 21st in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on February 21 in history? Keep reading to find out!
American internet star and actor Cameron Dallas had 13 stitches after stepping on a can that split his foot open.
The USSR’s uncrewed Luna 20 lunar lander successfully touched down on the surface of the Moon.
The purpose of the mission was to collect a lunar soil sample, much like the previous successful mission in 1970. Luna 20 was the Soviet Union's second spacecraft to make it to the moon and safely return a sample to Earth. This mission's sample weighed just 1.94 ounces (55 grams) and differed from the previous mission's sample in its composition.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Alan Rickman? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1946
Alan Rickman
English Actor
Died On
Jan 14, 2016 (Age 69)
Born IN
England, UK
1996
Sophie Turner
English Actress
Age
29 years old
Born IN
England, UK
1987
Elliot Page
Canadian Actor
Age
38 years old
Born IN
Nova Scotia, Canada
1946
Anthony Daniels
English Actor
Age
79 years old
Born IN
England, UK
Birthday & Zodiac
People who were born on this day share the Pisces star sign.
Water is the element given to Pisces, and the symbol used is two fish swimming in opposite directions, representing the division of Pisces’s attention between fantasy & reality.
All those born in the month of February have the Amethyst birthstone. Amethyst is a symbol of courage and strong relationships. There was a time in history when only royalty could wear the gem.
February’s primary birth flower, the violet, symbolizes the loyalty and faithfulness of people born this month. Primroses, the secondary birth flower, represent youth and the first blush of love during winter’s coldest days.
If you were born on February 21, it’s likely that you were conceived on May 31 in the previous year.
A baby that is conceived on February 21st, 2025, will be born around November 14th, 2025.
Quotes
Of all of the quotes said on this day, these are the most well-known ones spoken on February 21st throughout history.
1991
“Most all the mistakes I’ve made in my life, I’ve made because I was trying to please other people.”
Oprah Winfrey
(American TV Host)
1931
“Family quarrels are bitter things. They don’t go according to any rules. They’re not like aches or wounds; they’re more like splits in the skin that won’t heal because there’s not enough material.”
F. Scott Fitzgerald
(American Novelist)
Special Holidays
Are you looking for something to do today? Then why not find time today to celebrate the following special holidays.
International
International Mother Language Day
Did you know there are around 6,500 spoken languages in the world? UNESCO set this day as International Mother Language Day, which celebrates the diversity of language and culture worldwide. So why not start learning a new language today?
United States
National Sticky Bun Day
One of life’s greatest delicacies is a warm and toasty sticky bun fresh out of the oven. Sure you could go out and get a sticky bun on any other day of the year, but you might not remember to savor it, so make sure you eat an extra one today!
Fact Of The Day
Days Until
Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!
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Women's Day
15 days
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St Patrick's Day
24 days
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Earth Day
60 days
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Halloween
252 days
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Christmas Day
307 days
