National Kazoo Day

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 22, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Mar 16, 2022
Fact-checked by Naman Khanna
Try this fun musical instrument on National Kazoo Day.

Where is National Kazoo Day Celebrated?

National Kazoo Day is celebrated across the United States. Kazoos are some of the most iconic instruments invented in America.

Who is National Kazoo Day celebrated by?

Musicians and music enthusiasts partake in the National Kazoo Day.

When did National Kazoo Day first start?

National Kazoo Day was founded in 1983.

Who started National Kazoo Day?

Chaplin Willard Rahn who was part of the Joyful Noise Kazoo Band started the National Kazoo Day in 1983.

History And Timeline

There's an interesting history behind these musical instruments.

The First Kazoo

The first one was introduced at a Georgia State Fair as the 'Down South Submarine'. Alabama Vest and Thaddeus Von Clegg invented it together.

1852

The First Documented Kazoo

The kazoo was officially named by the American inventor, Warren Herbert-Frost. He was issued the patent on January 9, 1883.

1883

Introducing The Modern Kazoo

George D. Smith patented the first modern kazoo in Buffalo, New York. It was different than the traditional device. It was made of metal and had the submarine shape seen in modern kazoos.

1902

Manufacturing Metal Kazoos

Emil Sorg, a traveling salesman, partnered with Michael McIntyre, a Buffalo tool and dye maker, to manufacture metal kazoos.

1912

Metal Kazoo Factory Museum

The Original American Kazoo Co. founded by Sorg and McIntyre, shifted its manufacturing base to a factory museum in Eden, New York. Multiple versions of kazoos are displayed at this working museum.

1916

Traditions And Customs

The intention behind National Kazoo Day is partly to encourage people to take up this hobby. So, those who are musically inclined may pick up a kazoo and hum a favorite tune or song for a gathering of friends and family.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Bow Tie Day

Get a Kazoo for yourself, friends and family. Bring some music into your life by recreating any popular music and song through this device. If you want to share this popular music holiday with close friends, you can record yourself playing a song and share it on social media.

Facts And Stats

All forms of Kazoos are celebrated on this day for their beauty and the sound they produce.

Chaplin Willard Rahn who was a part of the Joyful Noise Kazoo Band started National Kazoo Day in 1983.

Kazoos are musical instruments that are a part of the membranophone instrument family.

Why is it called a kazoo?

It was given the name kazoo in the USA, inspired from an earlier slang 'kazoo', meaning trumpet.

When was the kazoo invented?

The kazoo was invented in 1883.

Who invented the kazoo?

Warren Herbert-Frost got the patent for the first kazoo in 1883.

When is National Kazoo Day?

This day is celebrated on January 28 of every January. This year, it falls on a Friday.

What is the significance of National Kazoo Day?

The significance of this day is to inspire people to know more about the kazoo and take up this fun melodic device.

How do people celebrate National Kazoo Day?

People observe this day by exploring this instrument. Die-hard fans may also visit the Kazoo museum in New York.

Why do people celebrate National Kazoo Day?

People commemorate this day to honor the Kazoo and its musical history. It is also a way to pick a new musical instrument.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Tuesday, January 28, 2020
  • Thursday, January 28, 2021
  • Friday, January 28, 2022
  • Saturday, January 28, 2023
  • Sunday, January 28, 2024

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Written by Rajnandini Roychoudhury

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

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Rajnandini RoychoudhuryBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

With a Master of Arts in English, Rajnandini has pursued her passion for the arts and has become an experienced content writer. She has worked with companies such as Writer's Zone and has had her writing skills recognized by publications such as The Telegraph. Rajnandini is also trilingual and enjoys various hobbies such as music, movies, travel, philanthropy, writing her blog, and reading classic British literature. 

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