Various commemorations celebrated throughout February, 1996:

• African American History Month
• American Heart Month
• American History Month
• Canned Food Month
• Creative Romance Month
• Great American Pies Month
• Humpback Whale Awareness Month
• International Boost Your Self-Esteem Month
• National Cherry Month
• National Children's Dental Health Month
• National Fiber Focus Month
• National Snack Food Month
• National Weddings Month
• National Wild Bird Feeding Month
• Responsible Pet Owner Month
• Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month

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