Day Guide for Thursday February 19th 2026

This is our day guide for Thursday February 19th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Observances on February 19th 2026

Ramadan ☪️

Religious
International

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during the month of Ramadan that Muslims fast.

Copernicus Day

Celebrate Copernicus Day on February 19th, commemorating the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus in 1473.

International Tug-of-War Day

Celebrate International Tug-of-War Day on February 19th by embracing the age-old sport that unites strength, strategy, and teamwork worldwide.

National Chocolate Mint Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate Mint Day

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General Information for February 19th 2026

There are 4 observances on this day.
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Week 08 of the year

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On this Day in History

1997 - China's reformist Deng Xiaoping dies at the age of 92, but his combination of official defence of Communism and de facto free market policies continue to mould Chinese history.
1985 - The first episode of the British soap opera EastEnders is broadcast.
1968 - The High Court awards compensation to 62 children born with thalidomide-induced deformities. The 'Children of Thalidomide' were just one of the world-shaping events featured in Billy Joel's song We Didn't Start the Fire.
1674 - England and the Netherlands sign a treaty ending the Third Anglo-Dutch War. As part of the agreement, the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam is transferred to England, and renamed New York.