I'm Not Going To Take It Anymore Day

Theekshitha Thangaval
Dec 22, 2023 By Theekshitha Thangaval
Originally Published on Mar 03, 2022
Fact-checked by Shruti Thapa
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I'm Not Going To Take It Anymore Day is all about expressing your emotions towards any injustice!

Where is I'm Not Going To Take It Anymore Day celebrated?

This day is celebrated in the U.S., but it is not as famous as most other such informal holidays.

Who is I'm Not Going To Take It Anymore Day celebrated by?

I'm Not Going To Take It Anymore Day is an annual observance celebrated by people in the U.S. who wish to take a stand in their lives against the wrong that's happening.

When did I'm Not Going To Take It Anymore Day first start?

There is no information on this, but the person that came up with this day gave the new year a week before deciding they couldn't take it anymore!

Who started I'm Not Going To Take It Anymore Day?

We don't know who created this day, but we are pretty sure that person had a lot they disagreed upon in their life.

Take part in a mass protest for a better tomorrow.

History And Timeline

Some people tend to lose control of their life and let others dictate it for them. Some people realize this and break out of it.

The timeline below has two events that took place on the same date as I'm Not Going To Take It Anymore Day, and the other two are important mass protests that took place in history.

Founding Of Day

The founding of this day remains cloaked, but there is still a cause to celebrate it every year on January 7.

Unknown

First Gene Picture

Pease and Baker of the University of Southern California took the first clear picture of genes.

January 07, 1949

Blanket Of Snow

The Sahara Desert was covered with snow which is an extremely rare sighting.

2018

Anti-War Protest

6-10 million people took part in the anti-war protests across 60 countries.

February 15, 2003

Black Lives Matter

The death of George Floyd by a policeman caused huge unrest across many nations, and 15-26 million people took part in the protest against racism.

2020

Traditions And Customs

As not many people celebrate this day yet, there are no customs in place that are set in stone. You are free to choose what you will not be taking anymore this year.

You can team up with your friends in school and play a game of soccer to relax after school.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate I'm Not Going To Take It Anymore Day

If you are in a vicious relationship, be brave, move out, and tie up all the loose ends, so you are never treated like that again. Taking control of your life is good for you.

Arrange protests in your areas against a common injustice like a sudden price jump in the water bills.

Spend this day for yourself, find yourself in all the chaos within.

Facts And Stats

  • Although Instagram has a few hundred posts with this hashtag, very few of them are posted with the intent to celebrate this day. The rest are just people who are angry with their neighbor for their dog barking all night kind of posts.
  • With the origins of this day being unknown and super mysterious, it is unclear how many people know about this day. But now that you know, spread the word around.
  • It's a day to protest, but from the looks of it, it's safe to say that it hasn't been for long enough to see many protests itself.

How to celebrate or revolt on I'm Not Going To Take It Anymore Day?

How do you revolt when you are angry every other day? The same can be done on this day.

What is the purpose of celebrating I'm Not Going To Take It Anymore Day?

It's a day to take control of your life and be the way you want to be, without others telling you what to do.

When was the first I'm Not Going To Take It Anymore Day observed?

Internet searches give no information of when this day was created.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Tuesday, January 07, 2020
  • Thursday, January 07, 2021
  • Friday, January 07, 2022
  • Saturday, January 07, 2023
  • Sunday, January 07, 2024

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Sources

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/im-not-going-to-take-it-anymore-day/

https://www.thefactsite.com/day/january-7/

https://www.checkiday.com/59fac35fc3c157b9f9de13d229f01af1/im-not-going-to-take-it-anymore-day

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https://www.wikidates.org/holiday/im-not-going-to-take-it-anymore-day_115.html

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Written by Theekshitha Thangaval

Bachelor of Science specializing in Zoology

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Theekshitha ThangavalBachelor of Science specializing in Zoology

With diverse interests that include travel, sports, cooking, gardening, wildlife conservation, and more, Theekshitha is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Indra Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and is a former teacher at Sholai School (CLOAAT). After gaining experience as a teacher, she transitioned to content writing. She is an enthusiastic learner and team player who consistently strives to upskill herself.

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Bachelor of Arts specializing in English

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Shruti ThapaBachelor of Arts specializing in English

With a passion for American, British, and children's literature, Shruti is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree at Garden City University, Bengaluru. Her fluency in Nepali, Hindi, and Mandarin demonstrates her linguistic abilities and global perspective. In addition to her literary pursuits, she has a keen interest in non-fiction literature, aesthetics, early childhood education, and Egyptian history. Shruti's research paper 'Bringing Art Illustrations In Education And Pop Culture' showcases her proficiency in these areas and her dedication to academic excellence.

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