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Calendar day; February 24, 2015

February 24, 2015

Tuesday, the 24th of February, 2015 is the 55th day in 2015 and in the 9th calendar week.

General Events:

World Spay Day
February 24, 2015 in the World

World Spay Day draws attention to “spay/neuter as a proven means of saving the lives of companion animals, community (feral and stray) cats, and street dogs who might otherwise be put down in a shelter or killed on the street.” It is an event held on the last Tuesday in February each year.

The event first started as Spay Day USA, an annual event created by the Doris Day Animal League (DDAL) in 1995, to promote spays and neuters across the country to help eliminate the problem of homeless pets. After the DDAL’s merger with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) in 2006, the tradition continued under the auspices of the HSUS as World Spay Day.

http://www.worldspayday.org/

Where is World Spay Day?
Worldwide

World Bartender Day
February 24, 2015 in the World

The bartender is everyone’s favourite person on a night out. They will keep you well supplied in beverages – probably of an alcoholic variety – at any bar or pub you happen to visit, as long as you have enough money and aren’t too drunk to be served!

World Bartender Day is the day to appreciate the staff in your local bar. They work hard to keep their customers happy and often don’t get paid very well! Remember to always be friendly to the bartender, especially by being patient if you have to wait to be served. Give the bartender a smile and say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ – the bartender will appreciate it and you are more likely to get better service next time you buy a drink. Most importantly, if you’re in a country where tipping is expected, make sure you tip appropriately!

Where is this event?
Worldwide

National Tortilla Chip Day
February 24, 2015 in the USA

Rebecca Webb Carranza invented tortilla chips in the 1950s. Carranza and her husband owned the El Zarape Tortilla Factory in Los Angeles and were among the first to automate the production of tortillas. The machine often produced misshapen tortillas, and Carranza decided to try and use them instead of throwing them away. She cut the rejected tortillas into triangles, fried them, and sold them for a dime a bag.

Tortilla chips soon became a nationwide sensation, served alongside salsa, chili, guacamole, and a variety of other appetizers. In 2003, the state of Texas made the tortilla chip the official state snack!

To celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day, buy a bag of your favorite tortilla chips (or try making your own) and enjoy them with your favorite dip!

Where is this event?
Nationwide USA

Historical Events on 24th February:

303 – 1st official Roman edict for persecution of Christians issued by Emperor Diocletian

1389 – Battle at Falköping: Danes defeat King Albert of Sweden

1541 – Santiago, Chile founded by Pedro de Valvidia (or 2/12)

1739 – Battle of Karnal: The army of Iranian ruler Nadir Shah defeats the forces of the Mughal emperor of India, Muhammad Shah.

1821 – Mexico gains independence from Spain

1839 – Steam shovel patented by William Otis, Philadelphia

1881 – China and Russia sign the Sino-Russian Ili Treaty.

1895 – Cuban war for independence begins

1918 – Estonia declares independence from Russia
1920 – Peace treaty gives Estonia independence