Days Until February 13, 2025

13 February

February 13 is the 44th day of the year, with 321 days left until the end of the year. The following are some events that have occurred on this day:

• 1542 – Catherine Howard, the fifth wife of Henry VIII of England, is executed for adultery.
• 1633 – Italian philosopher and astronomer Galileo Galilei arrives in Rome for his trial before the Inquisition for promoting Copernican theory.
• 1861 – In Spain, the Madrid Circular is issued, urging territorial governments to secure the neutrality of Spain during the American Civil War.
• 1920 – The Negro National League is established in Kansas City, Missouri, as the first successful professional Negro baseball league.
• 1945 – World War II: Allied aircraft begin bombing Dresden, Germany, causing a firestorm that kills approximately 25,000 people.
• 2000 – The last original "Peanuts" comic strip is published, one day after the death of its creator, Charles M. Schulz.
• 2012 – The United Nations Security Council approves tighter sanctions against North Korea in response to its nuclear test on February 12.

February 13 is also associated with several holidays and observances, including:

• World Radio Day – established by UNESCO in 2011 to celebrate radio as a medium of communication and to promote access to information and freedom of expression.
• Galentine's Day – a holiday popularized by the television show "Parks and Recreation," where women celebrate their female friendships on February 13.
• National Tortellini Day – an American food holiday that celebrates the Italian pasta dish of tortellini, traditionally stuffed with meat or cheese.

No matter how you choose to celebrate, February 13 offers a diverse array of events and holidays to commemorate.