February & March 2023

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February is American Heart Month. Tomorrow is Groundhog Day, the middle of winter. Friday is Women Physician Day. Saturday is Mail Carrier Day. Sunday is the GRAMMY Awards and Weatherperson's Day.

American Heart Month: February

The 2021 American Community Survey estimates there were 712,332 physicians, 122,904 physician assistants, 17,891 radiologists, and 51,318 surgeons in the U.S.

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Groundhog Day: February 2

According to NOAA, the 137th Groundhog Day originated from an ancient celebration midway between the winter solstice and spring equinox. It is the middle of winter.

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National Women Physician Day: February 3

According to the 2021 American Community Survey, there were 272,196 women physicians. Full-time earnings were $185,183.

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Mail Carrier Day: February 4

The 2021 American Community Survey estimates 709,282 civilian employees in the U.S. Postal Service (405,762 male and 303,520 female), down from 716,936 in 2010.

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65th GRAMMY Awards: February 5

According to the 2021 American Community Survey, there were 19,770 music directors and composers and 35,698 musicians and singers in the United States.

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National Weatherperson?s Day: February 5

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of jobs for atmospheric scientists, including meteorologists, will grow 4% to 9,400 from 2021 to 2031.

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All?Stats for Stories for February 2023:

American Heart Month: February
Groundhog Day: February 2
National Women Physician Day: February 3
Mail Carrier Day: February 4
65th Grammy Awards: February 5
National Weatherperson's Day: February 5
Massachusetts 235th Anniversary of Statehood (1788): February 6
Inventors' Day: February 11
Super Bowl LVII: February 12
Valentine's Day: February 14
Singles Awareness Day: February 15
Presidents' Day: February 20

All?Stats for Stories for March 2023:

Frozen Food Month & Day: March & March 6
Red Cross Month: March
Ohio 220th Anniversary of Statehood (1803): March 1
Employee Appreciation Day: March 3
International Women's Day: March 8
95th Oscars?/Academy Awards: March 12
Sunshine Week & FOI Day: March 12-18 & March 16
Equal Pay Day: March 14
Pi Day: March 14
Potato Chip Day: March 14
Certified Nurses Day: March 19
National Poultry Day: March 19
National Single Parent Day: March 21
National Agriculture Day & Week: March 21 & March 21-27
World Water Day: March 22
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day: March 29
National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29
National Doctors Day: March 30

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