National Yo-Yo Day

About National Yo-Yo Day

When is National Yo-Yo Day? This holiday is always observed on June 6

National Yo-Yo Day is here…hooray! Not that you need an excuse to play with your Yo-Yo. On this June 6 holiday, show off your yo-yo skills. Wherever you go, get out your Yo-Yo and impress your friends, family, and co-workers. And, play with it at work today, too. However, if you don’t think it’s appropriate at work, consider the fact that three U.S. presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon all showed off their Yo-Yo expertise while in office!

Its origin is hard to factually prove. Many believe that the Yo-Yo originated in China as early as 500-1000 B.C. Yet, there is some evidence that it was first used in Greece prior to this time. Although over the centuries the Yo-Yo has had its ups and downs (teehee).

The classic Yo-Yo was made wildly popular in America by businessman Donald F. Duncan Sr. He manufactured the “Duncan Yo-Yo” in the early 1900s.

Celebrate the Yo-Yo today by “walking the dog” or “shooting the moon”, the most popular tricks.

Yo-Yo Trivia

The world’s largest Yo-Yo weighs 256 pounds and is on display at the National Yo-Yo Museum.
In 1992, Jeffrey Hoffman took a Yo-Yo into space aboard the shuttle Atlantis.
The first Yo-Yo competition was held in London, England in 1932.
It is believed that Napolean Bonaparte played with a yo-yo before the battle of Waterloo.
In 1999, the Yo-yo was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame, located in Rochester, NY..
The National Yo-Yo Museum is located in Chico, CA.

How to Celebrate National Yo-Yo Day

On National Yo-Yo Day, you get to be a kid again and play with one of the world’s favorite toys. Here are some ways you can participate:

First, dig your old yo-yo out of the drawer where you put it ages ago.
Next, play the yo-yo out on the string back and forth a few times while you reacquaint yourself with the feel of it.
Then, learn another new trick.
Hold a yo-yo party. Bring all of your friends together. During the party, see who can successfully perform the most yo-yo tricks.
Lastly, visit the National Yo-Yo Museum.

Today's Quote

“A jury should decide a case the minute they are shown it, before the lawyers have had a chance to mislead them.” – – Will Rogers

History and Origin of National Yo-Yo Day

This holiday was created in 1990 by Daniel Volk from Cleveland, OH. Volk is a yo-yo demonstrator. National Yo-Yo Day was established on June 6th to honor the birthday of Donald F. Duncan Sr., the founder of Duncan Toy Company. Duncan was born on this day in 1892.

Despite out extensive research efforts, we did not find any documentation confirming this to be a “National” day. We found no congressional records or presidential proclamation.

Definition of “National” Days – and why it is important to distinguish true National days.

More June 6 Holidays

Besides National Yo-Yo Day, here are more June 6 holidays and events we are certain you will enjoy:

D-Day, WWII

National Gardening Exercise Day– Get out and exercise with your plants.

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