Ballpoint Pen Day
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Overview
Ballpoint Pen Day is observed annually on June 10th to commemorate the patenting of the modern ballpoint pen by Hungarian journalist László Bíró in 1943. The day celebrates this ubiquitous writing instrument, which revolutionized how people write by providing a reliable, smudge-free, and convenient alternative to traditional fountain pens, quickly becoming an essential tool for everyday life, education, and business worldwide.
Observed each year on June 10, Ballpoint Pen Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.
Origin and story
László Bíró, the inventor, was a journalist who noticed that the ink used in newspaper printing dried quickly and didn't smudge, inspiring him to create a similar pen.
The first commercially successful ballpoint pens were sold in the United States in 1945, costing as much as $12.50 each (equivalent to over $180 today).
Quick facts
- DateJune 10
- TypeCultural / community observance
- Great forFriends, Families, Classrooms, Teams
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Ways to celebrate
- Share one fast fact about Ballpoint Pen Day: László Bíró, the inventor, was a journalist who noticed that the ink used in newspaper printing dried quickly and didn't smudge, inspiring him to create a similar pen.
- Share the story of Ballpoint Pen Day on social and tag it with #ballpointpenday so others can join in.
- Plan a 10-minute activity that fits the cultural / community observance vibe and make it a mini tradition.
- Plan something small on June 10: a quick nod to Ballpoint Pen Day with friends, family, or coworkers.
- Bring Ballpoint Pen Day to work or school with a short shout-out in a meeting or group chat.
Fun facts
- László Bíró, the inventor, was a journalist who noticed that the ink used in newspaper printing dried quickly and didn't smudge, inspiring him to create a similar pen.
- The first commercially successful ballpoint pens were sold in the United States in 1945, costing as much as $12.50 each (equivalent to over $180 today).
- A typical ballpoint pen can write for an average distance of approximately 3,000 to 7,000 feet (about 0.5 to 1.3 miles).
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FAQ
- When is Ballpoint Pen Day?
- It is observed on June 10 each year.
- What is Ballpoint Pen Day?
- Ballpoint Pen Day is observed annually on June 10th to commemorate the patenting of the modern ballpoint pen by Hungarian journalist László Bíró in 1943. The day celebrates this ubiquitous writing instrument, which revolutionized how people write by providing a reliable, smudge-free, and convenient alternative to traditional fountain pens, quickly becoming an essential tool for everyday life, education, and business worldwide.
- How do people celebrate Ballpoint Pen Day?
- Share one fast fact about Ballpoint Pen Day: László Bíró, the inventor, was a journalist who noticed that the ink used in newspaper printing dried quickly and didn't smudge, inspiring him to create a similar pen.
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