The Day of Illustrious Puerto Ricans is celebrated every third Monday in February. This year, it takes place on The day is celebrated by the Puerto Rican people to honor and remember all the heroes of the revolution who helped to establish the foundation for the country’s independence. The freedom to choose to speak for one’s own country is one of the most crucial qualities that every country should have. The Puerto Ricans did not have that freedom or a national identity. Thanks to the efforts of national heroes like Eugenio María de Hostos, Luis Muñoz Rivera, José de Diego, and Dr. José Celso Barbosa, they created a national identity and started working towards the dream of independence.
National Pork Rind Day
National Pork Rind Day takes place on February 5 each year. The day celebrates one of America’s favorite dishes, the fried edible skin of the pig. Pork rinds are usually bought from the market and are very rarely made at home. Many brands make these high-protein, no-carb, gluten-free, crunchy snacks. Pork rinds are usually lightly seasoned with salt. Those on a diet turn to pork rinds to satisfy their cravings, especially for chips and other deep-fried snacks. Pork rinds are also available in a variety of flavors such as barbecue, spice, cinnamon, salt, and vinegar. You will also find crushed pork rinds in many recipes.
James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day
James Leonard Tagle Gordon Day, commemorated on January 17, is a national holiday in the Philippines honoring James Leonard Tagle Gordon, who served as mayor of Olongapo City from December 30, 1963, to February 20, 1967, and was the country’s first mayor to do so. He was born on January 17, 1917, to Filipina mother Veronica Tagle y Bella and American Marine father, John Jacob Gordon. He chose to remain in the Philippines as a Filipino citizen, building his life and raising his children as Filipino citizens, even though his four brothers obtained American citizenship and resided there. Richard Gordon, a former mayor of Olongapo, is his son.