On This Day - February 15, 2026

Celebrations and notable events that occurred on February 15, 2026.

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National Days on February 15, 2026

Historical Events on February 15

Events that occurred on February 15 throughout history

1903

Morris and Rose Michtom create the first Teddy Bear inspired by a cartoon printed in the Washington Post depicting President Roosevelt sparing an orphaned bear cub.

1943

J. Howard Miller's "We Can Do It!" poster is displayed in Westinghouse factories. The image depicting a woman with a red and white bandana, her sleeves rolled up and making a fist served as the iconic emblem of all the women who stepped into the roles of Rosie the Riveters and war jobs like those.

1950

Walt Disney's animated film Cinderella opens in theaters.

1965

Canada officially inaugurates its Maple Leaf flag in a public ceremony.