Day Guide for Wednesday February 12th 2020 What are the holidays on February 12th 2020?

This is our day guide for Wednesday February 12th 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Holidays on February 12th 2020

Regional

China (regional): Public Holiday

A public holiday has been declared as part of the efforts to slow the progress of the coronavirus.

Myanmar: Union Day

Under the leadership of Bogyoke Aung San Burma was unified in 1947

Public sector only

USA (regional): Lincoln's Birthday

Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12th 1809 in LaRue county, Kentucky. He became the 16th president of the United States in 1860

Observances on February 12th 2020

USA: International Darwin Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Darwin Day

USA: National Plum Pudding Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Plum Pudding Day

International: Red Hand Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Red Hand Day.

USA: Lincoln’s Birthday

Lincoln, was born on 12 Feb 1809 in LaRue county, Kentucky. He became the 16th president of the United States in 1860.

USA: National Lost Penny Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lost Penny Day.

India: National Productivity Day

A day to recognize the contributions of individuals and organizations in promoting productivity in India.

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General Information for February 12th 2020
There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 43 of 2020
323 days left in 2020
Week 07 of the year
On this Day in History
2001 - The 'NEAR' (Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous) probe becomes the first spacecraft to land on an asteroid when NASA manages to successful down the probe on 'Eros'. Although the landing was not included in the probe's original mission plan, NASA decides it had nothing to lose in trying to attempt the feat. It survives the impact of landing and continues to transmit data to mission control.
2000 - Cartoonist Charles M Schulz, creator of the legendary Peanuts comic strips, dies of colon cancer, aged 77.
1809 - Abraham Lincoln, later to become the 16th President of the United States of America, is born in Larue County, Kentucky.
1554 - Lady Jane Grey - known as the 'nine days queen' - is executed, an event depicted in the famous painting, 'The Execution of Lady Jane Grey' by Paul Delaroche.