22 February - USA celebrates National Walk Your Dog Day

 

National Walk Your Dog Day is an annual observance celebrated on February 22nd. The day encourages dog owners to take their furry companions for a walk, promoting the health and well-being of both the dogs and their owners. Walking is not only a great form of exercise for dogs but also an opportunity for them to explore their surroundings, socialize with other dogs, and enjoy the outdoors.

Participating in National Walk Your Dog Day can be a fun and rewarding experience for both pets and their owners. It fosters a stronger bond between dogs and their human companions while contributing to the overall health and happiness of the animals. So, on February 22nd, many people make an extra effort to take their dogs for a longer walk or engage in other outdoor activities to celebrate this special day dedicated to our canine friends.

22 February - Sayed Haider Raza birth anniversary

 

Sayed Haider Raza was born in 1922 in Madhya Pradesh and studied painting at the Nagpur School of Art and the Sir J.J.School of Art. A founder member of the Progressive Artists' Group Raza participated actively in the Group's activities, stimulated may discussions in the early struggle to develop a modernist language and presented several exhibitions of his paintings in India before leaving for France on a French Government scholarship in 1950. In Paris he studied painting at the Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts from 1950 to 1953. A strong colourist Raza's painting resonate the passionate hot colours of India with all their symbolic, emotive value. While drawing from memories of childhood spent in the forests he has also been inspired by Indian metaphysical thought. Many of his paintings have a dark circular focal point termed the Bindu which. according to him is the fountainhead of both energy and creativity The strong colours and geometric shapes in Raza's paintings have sometimes been mistaken for neo-Tantrik art but according to the artist there is no affiliation with that school. Pre-occupied with imminent energies, he is a modernist involved with the plastic qualities of art and its emergence on the surface. Raza lives and works in Paris and in Gorbio in south France

22 February - Indulal Kanaiyalal Yagnik birth anniversary

 

Indulal Kanaiyalal Yagnik (22 February 1892 – 17 July 1972) was an Indian independence activist, who purchased indian tri colour flag from Germany to India. He was a leader of the All India Kisan Sabha and one who led the Mahagujarat Movement, which spearheaded the demand for the separate statehood of Gujarat on 8 August 1956. He is also known as Indu Chacha. He was also a writer and film maker.

Yagnik was elected to the 2nd Lok Sabha from Ahmedabad constituency in the erstwhile Bombay state in 1957. He was re-elected to the 3rd, 4th and 5th Lok Sabha from the same constituency from 1962 to 1972

22 February - Johns Hopkins University is founded in Maryland.

 

Johns Hopkins University (JHU) was founded in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The university was established on February 22, 1876, through the benefaction of Johns Hopkins, a wealthy entrepreneur and philanthropist. Johns Hopkins University is renowned for its research programs, medical school, and contributions to various academic fields. The university has a strong reputation for its emphasis on research and innovation and is consistently ranked among the top universities globally.

22 February - World Scout Day

 

World Scout Day, also known as Founder's Day, is celebrated annually on February 22nd. It marks the birthday of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout movement. Lord Baden-Powell was born on February 22, 1857, and he is credited with establishing the Boy Scouts in 1907 and the Girl Guides (later known as Girl Scouts) in 1910.

World Scout Day is an opportunity for Scouts around the world to come together and celebrate the values and principles of Scouting. It often involves various activities, events, and ceremonies organized by Scout groups and organizations globally. These activities may include community service projects, parades, flag ceremonies, and other events that promote the spirit of Scouting.

The day serves as a reminder of the positive impact that the Scouting movement has had on the lives of millions of young people worldwide, fostering character development, leadership skills, and a sense of community service. Scout organizations may also use the occasion to reflect on the values of Scouting and its ongoing commitment to promoting peace, understanding, and cooperation among diverse communities.

22 February - Heinrich Rudolf Hertz birth anniversary

 

Heinrich Rudolf Hertz (born 22 February 1857, in Hamburg, Germany; died 01 January 1894, in Bonn, Germany) was a German physicist who made significant contributions to the field of electromagnetism. Hertz is best known for his experimental verification of James Clerk Maxwell's theory of electromagnetic waves, which laid the foundation for the development of wireless communication.

In the late 19th century, Hertz conducted a series of experiments that demonstrated the existence of electromagnetic waves and confirmed their properties predicted by Maxwell's equations. He produced and detected radio waves, providing experimental proof of their existence and properties.

The unit of frequency, hertz (Hz), is named in his honor, and it is used to measure cycles per second in the International System of Units (SI). Heinrich Hertz's work laid the groundwork for the later development of radio communication and other wireless technologies.

 

22 February - Japan National Cat Day

 

 

National Cat Day is celebrated in various countries. In some areas it is an awareness day to raise public awareness of cat adoption.

In Japan, National Cat Day is celebrated on February 22, as the date resembles the words "nyan nyan nyan" (meow meow meow). The date was decided on this date in a poll between cat-keepers by the Executive Cat Day Committee in 1978. It is celebrated with people posing with photographs of themselves with their pet cats, and businesses selling cat-themed cuisine

22 February - Swami Shraddhanand birth anniversary

 

Swami Shraddhanand (22 February 1856 – 23 December 1926), also known as Mahatma Munshi Ram Vij,was an Arya Samaj sannyasi and an Indian Independence activist who propagated the teachings of Dayananda Saraswati. This included the establishment of educational institutions, like the Gurukul Kangri University, and played a key role on the Sangathan (consolidation and organization) and the Shuddhi (purification), a Hindu reform movement in the 1920s.