National Ferris Wheel Day
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Where is National Ferris Wheel Day celebrated?
This is one of the national holidays in the US and is celebrated all over the country.
Who is National Ferris Wheel Day celebrated by?
Ferris wheels are explicitly connected to children and childhood, so the day is mostly celebrated by them.
When did National Ferris Wheel Day first start?
Our research was unable to find out anything about the origin of National Ferris Wheel Day.
Who started National Ferris Wheel Day?
Unfortunately, the creator of National Ferris Wheel Day is not known.
History And Timeline
Unlike the day, Ferris wheels or similar rides are much old and have a rich history. Let's see some interesting facts about the history of this invention.
The First Recorded Wheel Ride
A Roman traveler came across the great wheel at a Ramadan festival in Constantinople and expressed his experience as delightful.
1615Another Record Of The Wheel
A British visitor in Bulgaria expressed his experience of encountering a giant wheel as, 'full of surprises.'
1620Introduced In England
This time the ride came to England's Bartholomew Fair under the name of 'Ups and Downs'.
1728The Original Ferris Wheel
Washington Gale Ferris Jr., the inventor of this ride, engineered the whole project and assured that no harm will befall riders sitting in passenger cars.
1893Las Vegas High Roller
This amusement ride is one of the latest and one of the most popular in the country.
2014Traditions And Customs
The concept of the Ferris wheel has been around for a long time in different shapes. Even Washington Ferris rode on one in Atlantic City, which was created by William Somers (he also created two more in Asbury Park and Coney Island).
As a way of celebrating the day, you can share a post on social media to inform others about the event.
Ways To Celebrate National Ferris Wheel Day
The first thing to do on this day is to visit an amusement park with your family. Go there and get on a giant wheel. Enjoy the day to the fullest. You can also learn more about this amusement ride and how it evolved to its present form.
Facts And Stats
- It is said that when he was creating Disneyland, Walt Disney remembered his father's description of the Ferris wheel, who worked on the construction crew. It is a great place to visit on National Ferris Wheel Day.
- L. Frank Baum reported the fair and published the article 'White City' in the Chicago Post seven years before he wrote 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.' This book holds the spirit of this event and can be a great National Ferris Wheel Day gift.
- February 14 is also the birthday of Washington Gale Ferris. Let's just take a moment and appreciate the great inventor and his invention.
Where did the Ferris Wheel come from?
It was created in the US by Geoge Washington Gale Ferris Jr.
What happened to the double Ferris Wheel?
It is said that the great ride, with two wheels, has been scrapped or sold.
Who invented the Ferris wheel?
Geroge Washington Gale Ferris Jr. invented the Ferris wheel.
How is National Ferris Wheel Day different from World Circus Day?
The first one is dedicated to the Chicago wheel and its inventor Washington Gale Ferris, while the other one is dedicated to the circus as a whole.
Why do kids love National Ferris Wheel Day?
Because the day gives them an excuse for visiting theme parks and riding giant wheels.
What is the significance of National Ferris Wheel Day?
The day allows us to celebrate the great invention that changed the concept of amusement rides.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Friday, February 14, 2020
- Sunday, February 14, 2021
- Monday, February 14, 2022
- Tuesday, February 14, 2023
- Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferris_wheel#Early_history
https://amp.northjersey.com/amp/307217002
https://www.nationaldaystoday.com/national-ferris-wheel-day/
https://happydays365.org/ferris-wheel-day/national-ferris-wheel-day-february-14/amp/
https://journalnow.com/news/ask_sam/ask-sam-what-happened-to-double-ferris-wheel/article_4a53c127-dfc9-5dd3-bdc6-6d02d06aeec3.html
https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/ferris-wheel-day/
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