Frankenstein Day
When is Frankenstein Day? This holiday is always observed on August 30
Today is Frankenstein Day, an August 30 holiday. Sometimes called National Frankenstein Day, this day is in honor of author Mary Wollenstone Shelley who was born on August 30,1797. She wrote the book “Frankenstein “in 1818. Amazingly, she was just 21 when she published this monster of a book. This day is in honor of her birth date.
In the book, Doctor Frankenstein created a living monster from body parts of the dead. In his laboratory, he made the monster come to life. Frankenstein is the name given to the monster, named after his creator. The monster then went on the rampage, terrorizing the community.
How to Participate in Frankenstein Day
Here are a couple of great ways to enjoy National Frankenstein Day.
- Read Mary Wollenstone Shelley’s Book.
- Binge watch the movie. Several have been made over the decades.
Other Frankenstein Monster Holidays
There are three known Frankenstein “days”. As a result, there is more than a little confusion. In addition to today’s holiday celebrating the author, we can enjoy two other related holidays. All three holidays are a monster of a day.
Here’s more about the other two:
Frankenstein Friday is the last Friday in October. Originally, we traced some references back to a website on Frankenberry cereal, which suggests a commercial origin. Recently, the creator came forward and told us about this special day that he created. More on Frankenstein Friday.
National Frankenstein Day Google posts this as October 29th. We have not been able to verify that this is a true National Day. Our latest research suggests this day is really Frankenstein Friday.
Today's Quote
“The ego is a fascinating monster.” – – Alanis Morrisette
History and Origin of Frankenstein Day
While much is known about the book and the author, we found no information about who created this holiday and why. Perhaps it was Frankenstein himself.
This Day in History
In addition to Frankenstein Day, here are some things that happened on this day:
- Lake Ponchartrain Causeway opens in Louisiana. It is the longest continuous bridge in the world. (1956)
- The first recorded occurrence of a comet hitting the surface of the sun. It releases energy the equivalent of one million hydrogen bombs. (1979)
- Cameron Diaz, actress, “My Best Friends’ Wedding”, movie “Charlie’s Angels” was born on this day in 1972.
Related Holidays
In addition to National Frankenstein Day, here is another monstrous holiday for you to enjoy:
Frankenstein Friday – The last Friday in October.
More August 30 Holidays
Here are more August 30 holidays for you to celebrate and enjoy:
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