Stats for Stories: February & March 2023

Official U.S. stats to help you tell stories about Heart Month, Groundhog Day, Women Physicians, Mail Carriers, Grammy Awards and more.

February & March 2023 STATS FOR STORIES (SFS) February is American Heart Month. Tomorrow is Groundhog Day, the middle of winter. Friday is Women Physician Day. Saturday is Mail Carrier Day. Sunday is the GRAMMY Awards and Weatherperson's Day.   American Heart Month: February The 2021 American Community Survey estimates there were 712,332 physicians, 122,904 physician assistants, 17,891 radiologists, and 51,318 surgeons in the U.S. Get Stats Groundhog Day: February 2 According to NOAA, the 137th Groundhog Day originated from an ancient celebration midway between the winter solstice and spring equinox. It is the middle of winter. More Stats National Women Physician Day: February 3 According to the 2021 American Community Survey, there were 272,196 women physicians. Full-time earnings were $185,183. Stats Here Mail Carrier Day: February 4 The 2021 American Community Survey estimates 709,282 civilian employees in the U.S. Postal Service (405,762 male and 303,520 female), down from 716,936 in 2010. Get Stats 65th GRAMMY Awards: February 5 According to the 2021 American Community Survey, there were 19,770 music directors and composers and 35,698 musicians and singers in the United States. More Stats National Weatherperson's Day: February 5 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of jobs for atmospheric scientists, including meteorologists, will grow 4% to 9,400 from 2021 to 2031. Stats Here All Stats for Stories for February 2023: American Heart Month: February Groundhog Day: February 2 National Women Physician Day: February 3 Mail Carrier Day: February 4 65th Grammy Awards: February 5 National Weatherperson's Day: February 5 Massachusetts 235th Anniversary of Statehood (1788): February 6 Inventors' Day: February 11 Super Bowl LVII: February 12 Valentine's Day: February 14 Singles Awareness Day: February 15 Presidents' Day: February 20 All Stats for Stories for March 2023: Frozen Food Month & Day: March & March 6 Red Cross Month: March Ohio 220th Anniversary of Statehood (1803): March 1 Employee Appreciation Day: March 3 International Women's Day: March 8 95th Oscars®/Academy Awards: March 12 Sunshine Week & FOI Day: March 12-18 & March 16 Equal Pay Day: March 14 Pi Day: March 14 Potato Chip Day: March 14 Certified Nurses Day: March 19 National Poultry Day: March 19 National Single Parent Day: March 21 National Agriculture Day & Week: March 21 & March 21-27 World Water Day: March 22 National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day: March 29 National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29 National Doctors Day: March 30   Help us spread the word about Census Bureau data! Share this on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This About Stats for Stories Stats for Stories (SFS) links you to U.S. Census Bureau statistics about current events, observances, holidays and anniversaries. These newsworthy and timely stats will help bring your stories to life.

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