Jan23 Fun Holiday – Handwriting Day

January 23 is Handwriting Day, a day to get your hands on a pen or pencil and paper and practice and revive the elegant art of handwriting.

The unofficial holiday is sponsored by the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association and commemorates the birth anniversary of John Hancock, the first person to sign the American Declaration of Independence.

As Unique as the Person

Handwriting is the act of writing by hand using an instrument such as a pen, pencil or brush. It is thought that a person's handwriting is as unique as his or her fingerprint - no two people have the same writing style or handwriting. Because of this, handwriting is often used by many forensic experts and historians to test the authenticity of documents.

How to Celebrate?

• Pick up a pen and write a note to a friend and family member.
• Resolve not to use the computer to write anything – carry a notepad and a pen with you wherever you go and use them whenever you need to write anything.
• Use post-its to remind yourself of tasks instead of online task reminders.

Did You Know…

…that you can draw a 35-mile long line with a single pencil?

Handwriting Day Observances

Fun Holiday: Handwriting Day Observances
Year	Weekday	Date	Name
2024	Tue	Jan 23	Handwriting Day
2025	Thu	Jan 23	Handwriting Day
2026	Fri	Jan 23	Handwriting Day
2027	Sat	Jan 23	Handwriting Day
2028	Sun	Jan 23	Handwriting Day
2029	Tue	Jan 23	Handwriting Day
2030	Wed	Jan 23	Handwriting Day
2031	Thu	Jan 23	Handwriting Day
2032	Fri	Jan 23	Handwriting Day
2033	Sun	Jan 23	Handwriting Day

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