Loomis Day
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Overview
Loomis Day, observed annually on May 30th, is an unofficial recognition of Loomis, a prominent global cash handling and security company. While not a public holiday, it is acknowledged by employees and often humorously by the public, drawing attention to the armored vehicles and the secure transport of cash and valuables that Loomis facilitates worldwide. It highlights the often-unseen work involved in keeping the flow of currency secure.
Origin and story
Loomis is one of the world's largest cash management companies, operating in over 20 countries.
The company's origins date back to 1852 in the United States, initially providing transport services for gold and silver.
Quick facts
- DateMay 30
- TypeCultural / community observance
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Ways to celebrate
A dentist from Virginia was transmitting signals between mountaintop kites years before Marconi was even born — and on this date in 1872, he patented wireless telegraphy, decades ahead of the inventor usually credited with it.
Mark the anniversary
Celebrate by:
- Sending a message wirelessly today, and thinking about how recent that technology actually is.
- Looking up how kite-based experiments led to the earliest wireless communication tests.
Learn about Mahlon Loomis
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Did you know?
Loomis conducted his first wireless aerial communication test in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains in 1866, using kites flown miles apart — a full eight years before Guglielmo Marconi, who's far more commonly credited as radio's inventor, was even born.
Fun facts
- Loomis is one of the world's largest cash management companies, operating in over 20 countries.
- The company's origins date back to 1852 in the United States, initially providing transport services for gold and silver.
- Loomis armored vehicles transport billions in cash and other valuables daily, serving banks, retailers, and other businesses.
Sources and attribution
Dr. Mahlon Loomis: Pioneer of Radio (Lynchburg Museum System)
External links may lead to third-party websites.
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FAQ
- When is Loomis Day?
- It is observed on May 30 each year.
- What is Loomis Day?
- Loomis Day, observed annually on May 30th, is an unofficial recognition of Loomis, a prominent global cash handling and security company. While not a public holiday, it is acknowledged by employees and often humorously by the public, drawing attention to the armored vehicles and the secure transport of cash and valuables that Loomis facilitates worldwide. It highlights the often-unseen work involved in keeping the flow of currency secure.
- How do people celebrate Loomis Day?
- Send a message wirelessly and consider that a Virginia dentist first tested wireless communication in 1866, years before Marconi was born.
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