February 8th is National Boy Scouts, National Iowa, National Kite Flying, Nirvana and more!

National Boy Scouts Day

Every year, National Boys Scouts Day is celebrated on February 8th. Through the Boy Scout of America, boys from around America have been doing good deeds, learning survival skills, and building morale.

National Iowa Day

We began honoring each state in the order they were born in the union, beginning with Hawaii and ending with Hawaii on Independence Day. We've chosen a small piece of each state's past, foods, and the people who make up the state. There's so much more to discover, but we can't help but celebrate our beautiful country even more.

National Kite Flying Day

National Kite Flying Day, which is celebrated annually on February 8th, encourages kite flying and making... Enthusiasts from around the country commemorate the day by launching their kites or making reservations to attend festivals.

Nirvana Day

Mahayana Buddhists from around the world commemorate Nirvana Day on either February 8th or 15th. The festival, also known as Parinirvana Day, commemorates Buddha's death and his ascension to complete Nirvana..