February 14 is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 320 days remain until the end of the year (321 in leap years). It is observed in most countries as Valentine's Day. [1]

2025年3月18日 · Valentine’s Day, holiday (February 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. Given their similarities, it has been suggested that the holiday has origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia , held in mid-February.

February 14 is celebrated as Saint Valentine's Day in various Christian denominations; it has, for example, the rank of "commemoration" in the calendar of saints in the Anglican Communion. [14] The feast day of Saint Valentine is given in the calendar of saints of the Lutheran Church. [15]

2025年2月14日 · Historical events for the 14th of February. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on February 14.

2025年2月14日 · What happened on this day in history, February 14. See what historical events occurred, which famous people were born and who died on February 14.

2009年12月22日 · Who was St. Valentine, and why do we celebrate him on February 14? Get the facts about this enigmatic character.

2025年2月5日 · Valentine’s Day is Friday, February 14! This holiday has a surprisingly dark origin. Learn more about the real story of Valentine’s Day, why Valentine was killed, and some interesting facts and folklore you may not know!

Discover what happened on February 14 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

On this day in 1989, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini of Iran issued a fatwa and offered a bounty for the assassination of author Salman Rushdie, whose novel The Satanic Verses (1988) Khomeini denounced as blasphemous.

Every 14th of February, Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated. Many consider this date to be a special day to strengthen the bonds...