National Ampersand Day
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About National Ampersand Day
When is National Ampersand Day? This holiday is always observed on September 8
Try hard to contain your excitement, as today is National Ampersand Day. This September 8 holiday is an annual event. As you know, it is a special character that represents and is an abbreviation for the word “and”. Every once in a while, a holiday comes along, and you say… What!? This holiday certainly causes one to stop and ask why and what for. Unfortunately, we can offer no logical explanation for the existence of this holiday. However, it is today, so let’s do our best to enjoy the day.
Regardless of why this day exists, it is here for your enjoyment. So we hope you take full advantage and use the ampersand character as often as you can, and in creative ways.
Did You Know? The ampersand was once the last character in the alphabet. However, today you will not find any words with the ampersand character in it
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How to Celebrate National Ampersand Day
If you like the flair of the ampersand sign, then here are some ways to celebrate and enjoy the day:
- Use the ampersand sign in all of your writing today. This includes online and off.
- Encourage others to use the “&”, too.
- Change your password(s) to include the “&” sign.
Today's Quote
Today’s Quote: “Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” – – Albert Einstein
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History and Origin of National Ampersand Day
This special day was created in 2015 by Chaz DeSimone, founder of Amper Art. we believe it was created to promote his company.
We found no congressional records or presidential proclamation declaring this to be a true “National” day.
Definition of “National” Days – and why it is so important to distinguish and identify true national days.
This Day in History
Additionally, here are some other things that happened on September 8:
- Michelangelo’s Statue of David is unveiled. (1504)
- President Gerald R. Ford gives an unconditional pardon to Richard Nixon for any crimes related to Watergate. See Pardon Day (1974)
- Richard I, King of England – “Richard the Lion-Hearted” was born on this day in 1157.
More September 8 Holidays
Besides National Ampersand Day, here are more September 8 Holidays you will enjoy:
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Did You Know? Furthermore, in addition to National Ampersand Day, there are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events, and observances, more than one for every day of the year. Many of these holidays are new. People and organizations are creating new holidays on a regular basis. September holidays are no exception. Consequently, at Holiday Insights we take great efforts to thoroughly research and document the details of each one, as completely and accurately as possible.