1. Colorado became a state on February 14, 1876.
On this day, Colorado was admitted as the 38th state of the United States. The state celebrates its birthday on this day as Colorado Day.

2. The Saint Valentine's Day massacre occurred on February 14, 1929.
Notably, Colorado was one of the places where the infamous Saint Valentine's Day Massacre occurred. Seven men linked to Chicago's North Side gang were killed by the South Side gang at the Lincoln Park garage in Chicago.

3. The Colorado Rockies hosted their inaugural game on February 14, 1993.
The MLB team, Colorado Rockies, played their first game in franchise history on Valentine's Day in 1993 against the New York Yankees. The team lost the game but went on to become a beloved Denver sports team.

4. Denver's Oldest Bar Has a Valentine's Day Tradition
Built-in the late 1800s, the Oxford Hotel is Denver's oldest bar, and it has a Valentine's Day tradition that has persisted for more than 70 years. Couples who book a room at the hotel for Valentine's Day are offered a complimentary bottle of champagne and get to leave behind a personalized note etched into one of the windows.

5. The Colorado Governor's Residence Hosts A Valentine's Day Tea
Every year, the Colorado Governor's Residence hosts a Valentine's Day tea that is open to the public. The event includes tea and a tour of the historic house, which has been the residence of the Governor since 1960. The event is intended to celebrate Colorado's heritage and the holiday of love.