February 18, 2025, Special Days: February 18, 2025, is observed as various special days across the world. Yashoda Jayanti 2025, celebrating the birth of Mata Yashoda, Lord Krishna’s foster mother, falls on Tuesday. The date also marks Pluto Day, celebrating the discovery of Pluto in 1930. In the U.S., National Battery Day highlights the importance of batteries in daily life. Flirting Day, observed on 18th February, is the fourth day of Anti-Valentine’s Week, encouraging playful and lighthearted romantic interactions. Additionally, some cultures and regions may celebrate local festivals or observances, making the day significant in different ways. There are major February 18 famous birthdays. February 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Basant Panchami, Valentine’s Day, Maha Shivratri and More – Get a Full List of Major Events in the Second Month of the Year.
List of Festivals & Events Falling on February 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
Anti-Valentine Week Day 4 – Flirting Day
Yashoda Jayanti
Gambia Independence Day
National Battery Day
National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
National Drink Wine Day
Pluto Day
Thumb Appreciation Day
Famous February 18 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries
Ramakrishna Paramahansa (1836-1886)
J-Hope
Manu Bhaker
John Travolta
Dre
Park Shin-hye
Matt Dillon
Sajid Nadiadwala
Giaa Manek
Vrushika Mehta
February 17, 2025, Special Days.
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Auburn Tigers outfielder Cade Belyeu opened the 2025 season with a heavy heart and enormous emotional pressure on his shoulders as the team played the Holy Cross Crusaders.
Belyeu hit a solo home run in the sixth inning against Holy Cross. It was Belyeu and the Tigers’ first home run of the season. It turned out he played for more than just an early-season victory.
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A general view of Auburn baseball caps during the game between the UAB Blazers and the Auburn Tigers on April 4, 2023 at Regions Field in Birmingham, Alabama.(Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The sophomore’s mother, Staci, had died after a battle with breast cancer a few hours earlier. Auburn head coach Butch Thompson said the team was trying to figure out what they were going to do if Belyeu was going to take the night to collect his thoughts.
“He said Staci wanted him to play,” Thompson told the Montgomery Advertiser. “I think it was the most inspiring thing we’ve ever seen. Our crowd is just amazing. They absolutely sensed and knew what was going on with him. … An inspiration by Cade Belyeu.”
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Auburn won the game 4-1. The Tigers eventually wrapped up the series, taking two out of three from Holy Cross.
Belyeu was 6-of-12 at the plate against the Crusaders during the weekend. He hit his lone home run and had two RBI in the series win. He also had five stolen bases.
Auburn is back in action on Tuesday against Troy.
The 6-foot-3 outfielder was named to the SEC All-Freshman team last season.
An SEC logo billboard prior to the NCAA Women’s Final Four.(Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
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Auburn finished 27-26 last season and were 8-22 against SEC opponents. The team did not make the postseason.
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February 17, 2025, Special Days: February 17, 2025, is marked by several special observances worldwide. In the United States, it is Presidents’ Day, honouring past and present leaders, while Canada celebrates Family Day, Islander Day, Louis Riel Day, and Nova Scotia Heritage Day in different provinces. Globally, it is Kosovo Independence Day and Libya’s Revolution Day, commemorating significant national events. World Human Spirit Day encourages mindfulness and inner peace, while National Random Acts of Kindness Day promotes goodwill. Other fun observances include National Cabbage Day and National Café au Lait Day, celebrating simple pleasures. Additionally, Perfume Day as the Anti-Valentine Week Day 3 add a unique touch to the day. There are major February 17 famous birthdays. February 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Basant Panchami, Valentine’s Day, Maha Shivratri and More – Get a Full List of Major Events in the Second Month of the Year.
List of Festivals & Events Falling on February 17, 2025 (Monday)
Anti-Valentine Week Day 3 – Perfume Day
Presidents’ Day (Third Monday in February – United States)
Family Day (Third Monday in February – Canada)
World Human Spirit Day
Daisy Gatson Bates Day
February 17th Revolution
Islander Day in Canada
Kosovo Independence Day
Libyan Revolution Day
Louis Riel Day in Canada
National Cabbage Day
National Cafe au Lait Day
National Random Acts of Kindness Day
Nova Scotia Heritage Day
Famous February 17 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries
Michael Jordan
Ed Sheeran
Paris Hilton
Denise Richards
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
David Goggins
Jerry O’Connell
Michael Bay
Bonnie Wright
Marc Márquez
Sivakarthikeyan
Chandrashekar Rao
Arunoday Singh
Praful Patel
Jibanananda Das (1899-1954)
February 16, 2025, Special Days.
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February 16, 2025, Special Days: February 16, 2025, is marked by several special observances worldwide. Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi 2025, a Hindu observance dedicated to Lord Ganesha, falls on February 16 and is observed with fasting and prayers for wisdom and prosperity. It is World Whale Day, dedicated to raising awareness about whale conservation. In the United States, National Almond Day celebrates the health benefits of almonds, while Kyoto Protocol Day highlights efforts to combat climate change. The country also observes Innovation Day, promoting creativity and advancements. Elizabeth Peratrovich Day honours the civil rights activist who fought for Indigenous rights in Alaska. Lithuania celebrates its independence with the Day of Restoration of the State of Lithuania. Meanwhile, Janan Luwum Day in Uganda commemorates the legacy of Archbishop Janani Luwum. Additionally, Kick Day, part of Anti-Valentine’s Week, and Tim Tam Day, celebrating the iconic Australian biscuit, add to the diverse mix of events on this day. February 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Basant Panchami, Valentine’s Day, Maha Shivratri and More – Get a Full List of Major Events in the Second Month of the Year.
List of Festivals & Events Falling on February 16, 2025 (Sunday)
Anti-Valentine Day 2 – Kick Day
Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi
World Whale Day
National Almond Day
Kyoto Protocol Day in the United States
Innovation Day in the United States
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
Day of Restoration of the State of Lithuania
Tim Tam Day in Australia
Janan Luwum Day in Uganda
Famous February 16 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries
Elizabeth Olsen
The Weeknd
Mahershala Ali
Kim Soo-hyun
John McEnroe
Wasim Jaffer
Pardeep Narwal
Shoma Anand
Mayank Agarwal
Ice-T
Sonny Bono (1935-1998)
Ava Max
Amanda Holden
Valentino Rossi
Eckhart Tolle
February 15, 2025, Special Days.
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February 15, 2025, Special Days: February 15, 2025, is observed as International Childhood Cancer Day, raising awareness and support for children battling cancer and their families. It is also Singles Awareness Day, a lighthearted occasion for those who are single to celebrate self-love and friendships. Additionally, some regions mark National Flag of Canada Day, commemorating the adoption of the country’s iconic maple leaf flag in 1965. In India, Sant Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti honours the birth anniversary of Sant Sevalal Maharaj, a revered spiritual leader of the Banjara community, celebrated for his wisdom and contributions to social reform. February 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Basant Panchami, Valentine’s Day, Maha Shivratri and More – Get a Full List of Major Events in the Second Month of the Year.
List of Festivals & Events Falling on February 15, 2025 (Saturday)
Sant Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti
Anti-Valentine Week Begins, Day 1 – Slap Day
Singles Awareness Day
International Angelman Day
International Childhood Cancer Day
Liberation Day Afghanistan
Lui Ngai Ni
National Black Girl Magic Day
National Flag of Canada Day
National Gumdrop Day
National Wisconsin Day
Parinirvana Day (Nirvana Day)
Remember the Maine Day
Sovereignty Day of Serbia
Susan B Anthony Day
Skeletor’s Day
Total Defence Day
World Hippo Day
World Pangolin Day
National Entrepreneurship Week
Famous February 15 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)
Megan Thee Stallion
Callum Turner
Randhir Kapoor
Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906)
Meera Jasmine
Ashutosh Gowariker
Kavita Kaushik
Hardeep Singh Puri
Anas Edathodika
Lekha Washington
Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832)
February 14, 2025, Special Days.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been through it all at Daytona International Speedway.
The 50-year-old was twice a winner in the Daytona 500, the race his father won seven times and where the elder Earnhardt was killed in a crash.
As a team owner of JR Motorsports, Dale Jr. saw Justin Allgaier qualify for the “Great American Race.”
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NASCAR team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.(Peter Casey/Imagn Images)
Holding back tears after Allgaier qualified at the track, Dale Jr. said he could not “believe that we get to race on Sunday.”
Earnhardt Jr. has been back to Daytona International numerous times since his father Dale was killed after crashing on the final lap of the 2001 race. It’s safe to assume it was not easy for him to return.
However, Dale Jr. said Thursday night that following in his father’s footsteps, he needed to learn to be OK with returning.
He did that and more. Although, he did joke that he needs “a psychiatrist” to describe his emotions.
Dale Earnhardt(David Taylor/Allsport)
“Daddy loved Daytona,” Earnhardt said. “Loved winning here. Just loved to win any race here. He loved to add to that number whatever it was (34). Gosh, I loved coming here as a kid. Just a lot of great memories. So, when he passed away, I had to make a decision. I had a career in front of me, and I was coming back multiple times. I had to figure out a way to be OK with it.
“I knew that it wasn’t the track that took him. I knew that, wherever he was, he still felt the same about Daytona. So, I’ve embraced it. Him losing his life in this property brought this property closer to me. That doesn’t work the same with other people and tragedy, but, for me, knowing I had to keep coming here, I made some peace with it, embraced the track and loved it.”
Allgaier won his first Xfinity title last season. He finished second in 2020 and 2023 and has blossomed into one of the most popular drivers during his 14 seasons on the Xfinity series.
Earnhardt won two Daytona 500s, in 2004 and 2014, and 26 races overall. But he never won a Cup championship or came close to matching the achievements of his late Hall of Fame father, who won seven titles and was known as “The Intimidator.”
Dale Earnhardt Jr. before the Verizon 200 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course in Indianapolis July 31, 2022.(Marc Lebryk/USA Today Sports)
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Now, he’s going for his first as a team owner.
“We get to push a car on the grid Sunday for the first time ever,” Earnhardt said, “in the biggest, most important race that I’ve ever known. And I can’t wait.”
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February 14, 2025, Special Days: February 14, 2025, is best known as Valentine’s Day, a global celebration of love and affection. It is a day when people exchange cards, flowers, and gifts with their loved ones. Additionally, in some countries, February 14 is also observed as International Book Giving Day, which promotes literacy and the joy of reading by encouraging people to donate books. Another lesser-known observance is National Ferris Wheel Day in the United States, honouring the birth of George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., the inventor of the Ferris wheel. February 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Basant Panchami, Valentine’s Day, Maha Shivratri and More – Get a Full List of Major Events in the Second Month of the Year.
List of Festivals & Events Falling on February 14, 2025 (Friday)
Valentine’s Day
Pulwama Attack Anniversary
World Bonobo Day
Statehood Day in Arizona
Rafik Hariri Memorial Day
Frederick Douglass Day
Pet Theft Awareness Day
Organ Donor Day / National Donor Day
National Impotence Day / National Erectile Dysfunction Day
National Condom Day in the United States
National Ferris Wheel Day
National Black Literacy Day
Library Lovers’ Day
International Book Giving Day
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day
Famous February 14 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries
Michael Bloomberg
Sushma Swaraj (1952-2019)
Niranjanananda Saraswati
Freddie Highmore
Babur (1483-1530)
Madhubala (1933-1969)
Simon Pegg
Danai Gurira
Najwa Nimri
Rob Thomas (musician)
Edinson Cavani
February 13, 2025, Special Days.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 14, 2025 03:10 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
FIRST ON FOX: Republican lawmakers are mounting a massive effort to repeal the federal inheritance tax, colloquially known as the “death tax.”
Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, is leading more than 170 House Republicans on the “Death Tax Repeal Act,” which is also backed by the House’s top tax writer, Ways & Means Chairman Jason Smith, R-Mo.
An inheritance or estate tax is levied upon the beneficiary who receives assets upon a person’s death. Republicans have long criticized the estate tax as a needless financial burden on grieving families, particularly hitting small family-owned businesses.
It comes as Republicans work on extending President Donald Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, whose provisions expire at the end of this year. Among the measures sunsetting in 2026 is a doubling of the estate tax exemption.
SCOOP: KEY CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS DRAWS RED LINE ON HOUSE BUDGET PLAN
Rep. Randy Feenstra and Senate Majority Leader John Thune are leading a new effort to repeal the federal estate tax(Getty Images)
Supporters of the federal estate tax point out that it affects a relatively small number of estates. Penalties are triggered for estates worth roughly $13.9 million at the time of death, according to the latest IRS data.
A counterpart bill in the Senate is being led by Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and is backed by 44 senators.
Both Feenstra and Thune argued it was an unnecessary tax that unfairly affected family farms and small businesses in their home states of Iowa, South Dakota and elsewhere.
BLACK CAUCUS CHAIR ACCUSES TRUMP OF ‘PURGE’ OF ‘MINORITY’ FEDERAL WORKERS
It comes as Republicans work to extend President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts(AP/Alex Brandon)
“The death tax is an egregious double tax that unfairly targets American family farms and small businesses and directly threatens long-held farming traditions in rural Iowa and across the country,” Feenstra told Fox News Digital. “It is ridiculous that the federal government sends grieving families a massive tax bill when a loved one passes away.”
He said it amounted to “double taxation.”
“Family farms and ranches play a vital role in our economy and are the lifeblood of rural communities in South Dakota,” Thune told Fox News Digital.
“Losing even one of them to the death tax is one too many. It’s time to put an end to this punishing, burdensome tax once and for all so that family farms, ranches and small businesses can grow and thrive without costly estate planning or massive tax burdens that can threaten their viability.”
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If Republicans fail to extend Trump’s tax cuts before the end of this year, the estate tax would affect any estates worth roughly $7 million or more, according to Modern Wealth Law.
House Ways & Means Committee Republicans shared a memo late last year that said everyday American households could see taxes rise by over 20% if the tax cuts expired.
Feenstra and Thune’s bill would abolish the tax altogether, however.
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Former Hamas hostage Daniella Gilboa was apparently forced to fake her own death for a propaganda video. In an interview with Israel’s Channel 12, Orly Gilboa, Daniella’s mother, detailed the horrifying ordeal.
“One of the captors just came to her with a camera and said, ‘Daniella, today we’re going to film you dead.’ She of course pleaded for her life and asked him not to do it,” Orly Gilboa told Channel 12. Gilboa also said that her daughter was covered in debris and powder to make it seem like she was killed in an Israeli airstrike.
In November 2024, Hamas claimed that Gilboa was killed in an Israeli airstrike, producing the video of her “dead body” as proof. However, Gilboa was in fact alive and was released from captivity on Jan. 25, 2025, alongside Liri Albag, Naama Levy and Karina Ariev.
Released Israeli hostage Daniella Gilboa, a soldier who was seized from her army base in southern Israel during the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Hamas, is embraced by her parents after being released as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in an unknown location, in a handout photo obtained by Reuters on Jan. 25, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces/Handout via REUTERS)
Following Hamas’ release of the video, the IDF said in a statement that it was investigating the situation. The IDF also condemned the release of the video, saying “Hamas continues to engage in psychological terror and act with extreme brutality.”
Hamas made videos of multiple hostages, including Yarden Bibas, whose wife and two young sons were also kidnapped on Oct. 7, 2023. Bibas is seen in the Hamas video, which was released in November 2023, breaking down as he is told that his family was killed. The fate of Bibas’ wife, Shiri, and their sons, Ariel and Kfir, remains unknown.
Gilboa, Albag, Levy and Ariev were kidnapped by Hamas terrorists from an IDF base in southern Israel during the attacks on Oct. 7, 2023. Agam Berger, who was taken hostage with the other female soldiers, was held for an extra week alone. She was released from Hamas captivity on Jan. 30, 2025.
Former Hamas hostages Liri Albag, Naama Levy, Daniela Gilboa and Karina Ariev watch as fellow hostage Agam Berger is released.(Courtesy: IDF)
HAMAS SAYS IT WILL FREE MORE ISRAELI HOSTAGES ON SATURDAY AS ORIGINALLY PLANNED
On the day she was taken hostage, Gilboa was shot in the leg, but the bullet was not removed during her time in captivity.
In an exclusive interview with Ynet, Ran Gilboa, Daniela’s father, called his daughter “a hero who returned from hell.” He also revealed that for two days after his daughter’s kidnapping, his family did not know if she was alive or dead.
“Their captors gave them more food in the days leading up to their release. They were only told they would be freed three days before it happened,” Ran Gilboa told Ynet.
Israelis were stunned by the condition of three hostages released last week, Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, and Ohad Ben Ami, as the men appeared emaciated. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised that this “would not be ignored.” Additionally, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that the “emaciated and pained” men were a visual representation of a “crime against humanity.”
President Donald Trump (left) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right).(Getty Images/Fox News Digital)
ISRAELI CABINET BACKS TRUMP’S DEMAND FOR HAMAS TO RELEASE ALL HOSTAGES BY SATURDAY DEADLINE
Hamas and Israel were engaged in a ceasefire. However, the terrorist organization threatened to stop hostage releases. President Donald Trump then gave Hamas a deadline of Saturday, Feb. 15, at 12 p.m. to release the remaining hostages.
“If all the Gaza hostages aren’t returned by Saturday at 12 p.m., I would say cancel the ceasefire,” Trump said in the Oval Office. “Let all hell break out. Israel can override it.”
Trump stressed that Hamas needs to release “all of them, not in drips and drabs.”
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Israel’s security cabinet backed President Trump’s threat, and Prime Minister Netanyahu said in a statement that if the hostages are not released by the deadline, they “will resume intense combat until Hamas is decisively defeated.”
On Thursday, Hamas announced it would free three more Israeli hostages as originally planned, according to the Associated Press.
February 13, 2025, Special Days: February 13, 2025, is observed as World Radio Day, celebrated globally to recognise the power of radio in shaping public discourse and fostering communication. It is also observed as Galentine’s Day and National Women’s Self-Love Day, promoting female friendships and self-care and self-appreciation among women. Additionally, it marks Kiss Day, part of Valentine’s Week, symbolising love and affection between couples. Several notable figures were born on February 13, including Sarojini Naidu, known as the “Nightingale of India,” was a poet, freedom fighter, and the first female governor of an Indian state. American artist Grant Wood, known for American Gothic, and Austrian composer Johann Strauss II, famous for The Blue Danube were also born on February 13. This date has seen the birth of influential personalities across various fields, from music to art. February 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Basant Panchami, Valentine’s Day, Maha Shivratri and More – Get a Full List of Major Events in the Second Month of the Year.
List of Festivals & Events Falling on February 13, 2025 (Thursday)
Valentine Week Day 7 – Kiss Day
Phalguna Begins *North
Ishti in February 2025
Lailatul Barat / Shab-e-Barat
World Radio Day
Galentine’s Day
Black Love Day
International Condom Day
Employee Legal Awareness Day
Desperation Day
Canada’s Agriculture Day
Self-Love Day
National Wingman Day
National Tortellini Day
National Internet Friends Day
National Crab Rangoon Day
National Cheddar Day
National Apology Day
International Natural Day
Famous February 13 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries
Rashami Desai
Sarojini Naidu
Robbie Williams
Somdev Devvarman
Vinod Mehra
Sharad Kapoor
Vishal Vashishtha
Parvez Rasool
Ziauddin Ahmad
Subroto Banerjee
February 12, 2025, Special Days.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 13, 2025 04:38 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
