Groundhog Day

Because February is so much more than just Hollywood’s “dump month.”

What spurs the groundhog to come out of his hole and check the weather? It's the same reason single go to the bars on ladies night.

Groundhog Day was first celebrated on February 2, 1886 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, but the legend of the groundhog’s prognosticating prowess was first established a year later. A group of devoted followers went to Gobbler’s Knob to spread word that the little rodent had special powers to determine the length of the winter. If the furry mascot emerges from its cave only to scamper back in withou

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1887 – In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania the first Groundhog Day is observed (More info) 1922 – James Joyce’s groundbreaking novel ‘Ulysses’ is published (More info)