Day Guide for Saturday February 3rd 2024 What are the holidays on February 3rd 2024?

This is our day guide for Saturday February 3rd 2024 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 3rd 2024

Mozambique: Heroes' Day

Commemorates those who lost their lives in the Portuguese Colonial War

São Tomé and Príncipe: Martyrs Day

Commemorates the Batepá massacre that took place on February 3rd 1953 in São Tomé when hundreds of native creoles were massacred by the colonial administration and Portuguese landowners.

Observances on February 3rd 2024

USA: National Carrot Cake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Carrot Cake Day

USA: National the day the Music Died Day

On this day in 1959, a plane crash killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper".

International: Golden Retriever Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Golden Retriever Day.

USA: Feed the Birds Day

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USA: National Women Physician Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Women Physician Day.

Japan: Setsubun

Find out the dates, history and traditions of the Setsubun Festival.

International: International Pisco Sour Day

A day to savour the unique taste of this Peruvian cocktail.

USA: Take Your Child to the Library Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Take Your Child to the Library Day.

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General Information for February 3rd 2024
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 34 of 2024
332 days left in 2024
Week 05 of the year
On this Day in History
1959 - A plane crashes near Mason City, Iowa, killing all those on board, including musicians Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Richie Valens. Fans subsequently refer to the incident as 'The Day the Music Died', which was immortalised by Don McClean in the song 'American Pie'.
1947 - The lowest temperature in North America is recorded in Snag, Yukon.
1879 - Sir Joseph Swan gives the first public demonstration of the first useable electric light bulb in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Mosley Street, in the city centre, becomes the first street in the world to be lit by electric light. This small but important invention later inspired a series of jokes...