#5 feb.

To experience all the ups and downs, loops, side-loops, and other stunts that winged daredevils undergo in the air, this Ruggles Orientator at the Aviation Show, which opened on February 5, 1929, will do the trick. This photo shows Amelia Earhart going through the trials.

On February 5, 1956, about 100 dogs, cats, and “lesser creatures” turned out for what a NY Times staff writer called “a howling good time” at the 34th annual pet show. The article goes on to describe the creatures attending the event at the Madison Square Boys Club, including pigeons, parakeets, canaries, goldfish, hamsters, turtles and one snail, Sammy, who was toted around by his 14-year-old owner in a small jar “thoughtfully lined with lettuce.” Veterinarian Dr. George Watson Little, who judged the pet show, said he would look for “good health and good temperament” when picking a winner.

Surely one of countless adorable moments from the event, this photo shows a white kitten named Dutchess getting acquainted with Grandpa the turtle.