National handwriting day
National Handwriting Day — celebrated in the United States every year on January 23rd since 1977.[1]
The date was chosen as it is the birthday of John Hancock, who was the first person to sign the United States Declaration of Independence.[2]
The celebration was established by the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association (WIMA), formerly the Fountain Pen and Mechanical Pencil Manufacturers Association, in 1977 with the aim to promote the use of pens, pencils, and writing paper.[2]
References[edit]
- ↑ Grinberg, Emanuella. "National Handwriting Day celebrates penmanship". CNN. Retrieved 2020-01-23.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "NATIONAL HANDWRITING DAY - January 23". National Day Calendar. Retrieved 2020-01-23.
External links[edit]
- "National Handwriting Day". Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association. Retrieved 2020-01-23.
- "Event of the day - National Handwriting Day". Reddit. Retrieved 2020-01-23.
- "Articles_and_Name_Change.PDF (1963)" (PDF). Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association. Retrieved 2020-01-23.
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