February 20·Every year

National Love Your Pet Day

About 70% of US households include at least one pet — more than the share with children under 18. Veterinarians recommend an extra walk, an unscheduled treat, or simply sitting on the floor at their level. The pets do not need context.

Category: Animal
Observed in: United StatesCanadaAustraliaUnited Kingdom

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Notable · 2010

Severe flooding and mudslides on the island of Madeira, Portugal, killed 51 people.

2016Six people are killed and two injured in multiple shooting incidents in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
2015Two trains collide in the Swiss town of Rafz resulting in as many as 49 people injured and Swiss Federal Railways cancelling some services.
2014Dozens of Euromaidan anti-government protesters die in Ukraine's capital Kyiv, many reportedly killed by snipers.