What To Do Today- February 3rd

What To Do Today- February 3^rd

Turns out that Thursday-February 3^rd– is a day on which a lot of things are celebrated and observed; her are ways to mark some of them.

1.  The Day the Music Died

On February 3^rd, 1959, a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa killed musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and JP Richardson. This day has subsequently become known as “The Day the Music Died.”

How to observe :

• Listen to ‘American Pie’ by Don McLean

• Read up on the three musicians

• Head for a memorial concert

2. Elmo’s Birthday

February 3^rd is the birthday of the beloved Sesame Street character Elmo.

How to celebrate :

• Watch the Sesame Street segment “Elmo’s World”

• Get a goldfish in honor of Elmo’s pet goldfish, Dorothy

• Show appreciation for Elmo’s language struggles by referring to yourself in the third person

3. Doggy Date Night

Take the chance to hang out with your pup.

How to Celebrate :

• Hit the town; take your dog to play fetch, take some selfies, then take your dog to a local bakery for a treat

• Check out some dog-related art

• Have a spa day; try out products made to cater to a pampered pooch

4. Feed The Birds Day

Part of National Bird-Feeding Month, this day is celebrated to bring attention to the extra help birds need right before spring.

How to Observe :

• Set up a feeder and take note of the birds that visit; that way, you can do some research and set the feeder up with all their favorite foods

• Spend some time bird watching; one of the reasons this is so popular is because of its calming effect

Of course, these are only some of the ways you can mark these different occasions; part of the fun is finding ways to celebrate that are uniquely yours.