The United States Patent Office issues Thomas Edison patent no
The United States Patent Office issues Thomas Edison patent no. 200, 521 for the invention of the phonograph.
National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for February 19, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.

February 19, 2027 celebrates National Chocolate Mint Day, plus 5 more.
Read the full story →Founded in 2017 by Vet Girls RISE, an initiative under Active Veterans With Answers.
Read the full story →Founded in 2015 by the Providers Association for Home Health & Hospice Agencies (PAHHHA).
Read the full story →Arabian horses fill their owners with a passion equal to what they hold for loved family members. So, every day to them is National Arabian Horse Day. However, on February 19, the Arabian horse is recognized as one of the most popular breeds in the world.
Read the full story →On February 19, we honor Iwo Jima Day as one of the most significant chapters in military history. Today, we pay tribute to the sacrifice and uncommon valor during Operation Detachment.
Read the full story →Events that occurred on February 19 throughout history
The United States Patent Office issues Thomas Edison patent no. 200, 521 for the invention of the phonograph.
Kellogg brothers John and Harvey found The Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Congress passed the Coast Guard Reserve and Auxiliary Act establishing the United States Coast Guard Reserves and each year on this date the country formally celebrates the military organization's birthday.
Ezra Pound wins the first Bollingen Prize in poetry established by the Bollingen Foundation at Yale University.
Georgia creates the first censorship board with the passage of House Bill 247. The Georgia Literature Commission operated for 20 years, deciding which books were considered obscene and which were considered decent for bookshelves.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
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