Uzbekistan has canceled Valentine's Day, what it deems a 'lightweight, artificial event,' according to the BBC
Modern-day Uzbekistan's government decided to celebrate the life of such a leader. In lieu of valentines and chocolates, ' were instructed to mark Babur's birthday with poetic festivals,' according to AFP
Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur's reign began the Mughal Empire
Other notable Feb. 14th birthdays include Jack Benny, Florence Henderson, Teller (of Penn and Teller), Simon Pegg, and Rob Thomas