#14 feb.

Rationing went into effect in the U.S. on March 1, 1943. On February 14, a woman in a fur coat filled out the consumer declaration and displayed her Ration Book #1.

Willie Mays and Margherite Wendell chose Valentine's Day, 1956, to marry. Here they are on the big day at her home in East Elmhurst. The marriage lasted five years.

St. Valentine 6 Surprising Facts

A man named Valentinus was martyred on February 14 late in the third century A.D.—this much we know. But when it comes to details about the life of St. Valentine, legend often supersedes fact. As you celebrate this Valentine’s Day, find out the truth about the man for whom the day is named, as well as some other intriguing facts about history’s most romantic holiday.

1. The St. Valentine who…

Valentine’s Day History

Every February 14, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint, and where did these traditions come from? Find out about the history of this centuries-old holiday, from ancient Roman rituals to the customs of Victorian England.

The history of Valentine’s…