Give Us This Day Our Daily Thread Feb 1st - Feb 28th 2026

[tricia]

GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY THREAD FEB 2nd 2026​

Can you believe we are in Feb already? My apologies. I did not start the new thread yesterday. Between the two threads talking about the situation in Minnesota I pretty much lost my mind and have yet to find it.

It's GROUNDHOG DAY! ​

February 2 — Fun Facts
Groundhog Day didn’t start with groundhogs. In Europe, people used hedgehogs and badgers to predict the weather before German immigrants brought the tradition to the U.S.
The famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil has been making predictions since 1887, and folklore claims he’s the same groundhog every year.
Ulysses by James Joyce was first published on February 2 because it was Joyce’s birthday.
The Battle of Stalingrad, which ended on this day in 1943, is considered the bloodiest battle in human history by total casualties.
February 2 is also Candlemas, a Christian holiday marking the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.
In ancient Rome, this date aligned with purification rituals meant to cleanse the city and prepare for spring.
Groundhog Day gained a huge pop-culture boost after the release of the movie Groundhog Day, which turned the date into a metaphor for repetition.
On February 2, 1990, South Africa took a major step toward ending apartheid when political bans were lifted, reshaping global history.
Weather lore says that if the day is sunny, winter will last longer — a belief older than the United States itself.

 

[killarney rose]

Sure hope it’s cloudy where Phil is at!

 

[Gemmie]

Sure hope it’s cloudy where Phil is at!

Sorry, Phil saw his shadow.

 

[killarney rose]

I know!

 

[killarney rose]

But we have Sam in AL and I’m holding on to that!

Sand Mountain Sam from Albertville, Alabama — GROUNDHOG-DAY.com

Sand Mountain Sam is an oracle Opossum from Albertville in Alabama, USA. In 2026, Sam predicted an early spring.

groundhog-day.com

 

[Alyce]

February 3....

1959: Buddy Holly killed in air crash

On Feb. 3, 1959, which would become known as “the day the music died,” rock ‘n roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson died in a small plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa.

 

[Alyce]

February 3rd is National Golden Retriever Day. The Golden Retriever, year after year, has been ranked as one of the most popular dog breeds in America.

 

[iamshadow21]

February 3....

1959: Buddy Holly killed in air crash

On Feb. 3, 1959, which would become known as “the day the music died,” rock ‘n roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson died in a small plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa.

I know that there was a persistent rumour one of them had survived the crash for a short time and crawled away because he was found some distance from the wreckage. Many years later, the family actually had him exhumed and examined by a forensic pathologist of some repute, who was able to reassure them he had been killed instantly. I read his book.

 

[iamshadow21]

I know that there was a persistent rumour one of them had survived the crash for a short time and crawled away because he was found some distance from the wreckage. Many years later, the family actually had him exhumed and examined by a forensic pathologist of some repute, who was able to reassure them he had been killed instantly. I read his book.

It was actually Bill Bass who did the exhumation of the Big Bopper, if anyone is interested. I should have remembered that, but I read several books by forensic scientists at the same time, and I thought it might have been William Maples.

 

[tricia]

GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY THREAD TUESDAY FEB 3RD 2026
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Hey Everyone.
I'm going to send over some members who need to discuss frustation with elderly care. I'm sure most of us can relate.

 

[Alyce]

Events on February 4:

1789: George Washington is unanimously elected as the first President of the United States.

2004: Mark Zuckerberg launches Facebook (initially "thefacebook").

 

[Dotta]

4 February

World Cancer Day

Established in 2000,
the day aims to raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment.

Observed each year on 4 February
to improve cancer awareness,
as well as to recognise the work done to prevent, detect and treat cancer.

Created and led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC),
global initiative which provides an opportunity for communities and individuals to unite against the impact of cancer,
acknowledging the struggle that diagnosed patients undergo.

 

[tricia]

GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY THREAD
WEDNESDAY FEB 4TH 2026
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Good afternoon, everyone.
Busy day on Websleuths.
I have a question...do you speak a foreign language?
If so, would you mind if I added you to our "Verified Members" list as someone who speaks a foreign language?
It is rare, but sometimes we need a person to translate a media article or video.
I just started this today with our first member, SRWCF. She speaks Italian.
If you have never seen our verified members list, here you go

Post in thread 'List of Verified Professionals and Verified Insiders'

Nov 25, 2012

911 Dispatcher
chckmate22

Accountant
Countem - Certified Fraud Examiner and CPA (assurance services)

Animal Search and Rescue
Sarx
Oriah
JustToSeeYouSmile
Trackergd
texaswanderer

Anthropologist
BlackholeSeason - Forensic Anthropologist
10ofRods - Anthropologist (includes Medical Anthropologist, and various other specialties)

Aquaculturalist
Reality Orlando

Architectural Instructor
Otto - verified with degrees, certifications and professional designations in science, environmental design, education...

• imamaze

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Here are some facts for today Feb 4th

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Fun & Pop-Culture History​

2004 — Facebook is founded
Facebook
What started in a college dorm room became one of the world’s biggest social networks.

Today is Homemade Soup Day
A day dedicated to cozy soups — perfect for winter.

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Weird & Interesting Events​

1824 — Rubber galoshes go public
J.W. Goodrich introduced rubber galoshes (rain overshoes) to the public — an early example of practical weather fashion.

1962 — Rare planetary alignment
The Sun and all major planets aligned on this day — a very rare celestial event that captured public imagination.

1703 — The Forty-seven Ronin honor code
Forty-seven Ronin
In Edo (now Tokyo), all but one of the legendary Forty-seven Ronin committed seppuku after avenging their master, becoming a lasting symbol of loyalty in Japanese history.

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Classic History Highlights​

1789 — George Washington was unanimously chosen
George Washington
The Electoral College selected him as the first President of the United States — the only unanimous presidential election in U.S. history.

1783 — End of American Revolutionary War hostilities
Britain formally declared an end to hostilities with the American colonies, paving the way for the Treaty of Paris later that year.

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Fun Fact Extras​

• Rubber footwear became widely available on February 4, helping make soggy shoes far less common.
• The 1962 planetary alignment sparked widespread discussion and even helped fuel interest in astrology during the early space age.

THANK YOU.

 

[chaz]

Dutch native here