22 February - USA celebrates National Chili Day

 

 

National Chili Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of February each year. In 2024, this would fall on February 22nd. This day is dedicated to the beloved dish known as chili, which is a spicy stew typically made with meat, tomatoes, beans, and various chili peppers.

People often celebrate National Chili Day by enjoying a bowl of chili, either homemade or from their favorite local restaurant. It's a time for chili cook-offs, tasting events, and sharing different variations of this flavorful and hearty dish.

If you're a fan of chili, you might consider cooking up your favorite recipe or trying a new one on National Chili Day. It's a great opportunity to appreciate the warmth and deliciousness of this classic comfort food.

23 February - International Organization for Standardization founded in 1947

 

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an international standard development organization composed of representatives from the national standards organizations of member countries.Membership requirements are given in Article 3 of the ISO Statutes.

ISO was founded on 23 February 1947, and (as of November 2022) it has published over 24,500 international standards covering almost all aspects of technology and manufacturing. It has 809 Technical committees and sub committees to take care of standards development.The organization develops and publishes standardization in all technical and nontechnical fields other than electrical and electronic engineering, which is handled by the IEC.It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland,and works in 167 countries as of 2022. The three official languages of the ISO are English, French, and Russian.

23 February - Matthias Corvinus born in 1443

 

 

Matthias Corvinus, also called Matthias I (Hungarian: Hunyadi Mátyás, Romanian: Matia/Matei Corvin, Croatian: Matija/Matijaš Korvin, Slovak: Matej Korvín, Czech: Matyáš Korvín; 23 February 1443 – 6 April 1490), was King of Hungary and Croatia from 1458 to 1490. After conducting several military campaigns, he was elected King of Bohemia in 1469 and adopted the title Duke of Austria in 1487. He was the son of John Hunyadi, Regent of Hungary, who died in 1456. In 1457, Matthias was imprisoned along with his older brother, Ladislaus Hunyadi, on the orders of King Ladislaus the Posthumous. Ladislaus Hunyadi was executed, causing a rebellion that forced King Ladislaus to flee Hungary. After the King died unexpectedly, Matthias's uncle Michael Szilágyi persuaded the Estates to unanimously proclaim the 14-year-old Matthias as king on 24 January 1458. He began his rule under his uncle's guardianship, but he took effective control of government within two weeks.

23 February - Gadge Maharaj birth anniversary

 

Gadge Maharaj (23 February 1876 - 20 December 1956; also known as Sant Gadge Maharaj or Sant Gadge Baba) was an Indian mendicant-saint and social reformer from the Indian state of Maharashtra. He lived in voluntary poverty and wandered to different villages promoting social justice and initiating reforms, especially related to sanitation. He is still revered by the common people in India and remains a source of inspiration for various political parties and non-government organizations