National Cartoonist Day
May 5th is National Cartoonist Day, a world-wide celebration of cartoonists and their work. The National Cartoonist Society declared the date in the 1990s to promote support for the cartooning industry, and to recognize the impact they have had on society.[1]
The date of May 5th was chosen to recognize the first appearance of the mischievous cartoon character "The Yellow Kid" in the New York World newspaper on May 5, 1895.[2] The character was created by comic strip artist Richard F. Outcault.
References
- ^ "On World Cartoonists Day, let's take a look at some renowned artistes and their creations". WION News. 5 May 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ "Why May 5 is Observed as National Cartoonist Day? History, Significance and Inspirational Quotes". News18.com. 5 May 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.