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International Mother Language Day
#CulturePromoting linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism worldwide.
![Portrait of attentive caretaker of sick elderly woman in wheelchair](https://images.calendafest.com/posts/02/national-caregivers-day.webp)
National Caregivers Day
#People#HealthAppreciating and honoring those who provide quality and compassionate care to individuals in need.
![Golden wheat fields ripen in summer sun](https://images.calendafest.com/posts/02/national-grain-free-day.webp)
National Grain Free Day
#FoodShedding light on the benefits of a grain-free lifestyle and encourages healthier eating habits.
![Indulgent homemade dessert on rustic wood plate](https://images.calendafest.com/posts/02/national-sticky-bun-day.webp)
National Sticky Bun Day
#FoodAppreciating the sweet delight of sticky buns, a popular dessert in America.
Interesting Facts of February 21st
- The first self-propelling steam locomotive made its first journey at the Penydarren ironworks in Wales on this day, in 1804.
- Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels published the "Communist Manifesto", which became one of the world's most influential political manuscripts on February 21, 1848.
- The first mobile telephone call was made in St. Louis, Missouri, USA on February 21, 1878.
- Daytona 500, the 200-lap, 500-mile-long race of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series was first held on February 21, 1959.
- The Battle of Verdun, one of the largest battles of the First World War on the Western Front, commenced on February 21, 1916.