National Paperclip Day

Joan Agie
Dec 22, 2023 By Joan Agie
Originally Published on Feb 12, 2022
Fact-checked by Vikhaash Sundararaj
Learn about National Paperclip Day with us.

Where is National Paperclip Day celebrated?

 This day is observed in the US.

Who is National Paperclip Day celebrated by?

 This day is observed by everyone (be it in a school, company, or home) in America.

When did National Paperclip Day first start?

 This day was first celebrated on May 29, 2015.

Who started National Paperclip Day?

 The originator of this day has not been disclosed.

History And Timeline

Now that you know a little bout National Paperclip Day let's learn some history about the curved wire that helps in holding papers. According to history, short lengths of fabric ribbons were put through corresponding slots in the upper left of a page to fasten documents together in the 13th century.

Though the term may be unknown, the Gem clips style of the clip is just what we remember today.

The Gem Manufacturing Company surplus this in Britain in the early 1870s, but this was not trademarked, despite the fact it is the most popular choice still in use today. Cushman & Denison only filed a first patent for the 'Gem clip' in 1904.

The Earliest Paperclip Copyrighted

In the United States, Samuel B. Fay obtained the very first patent for a paperclip. The main motive of Fay's clip was to hold the fabric with the tickets in the Early Office Museum.

1867

Paperclips Change The World

Paperclips are worn by pupils at Oslo University as a sign of adversity to Hitler's authority.

1940

Project On Paperclips

Whitwell Middle School in Whitwell, Tennessee, starts a globally known trend with a Genocide Training program.

1998

Paperclip Does Wonders

Kyle MacDonald, a Canadian blogger, owns the house within a year of dealing in some kind of a red paperclip.

2005

Largest Paperclip

In 2007, a tribute to such a red paperclip was built in Kipling, Saskatchewan, and it was the largest global clip there at the time of its creation, earning MacDonald far more recognition.

2007

Traditions And Customs

 During World War II, Norwegians were forbidden to wear clothing buttons with the likeness or name of the monarch. Paperclips were a Norwegian innovation whose plan section was to bond around each other; therefore, people began wearing them as a means of rebellion.

Wearing a paperclip may have landed them jailed since they opposed the Nazi rule. Hence, a paperclip has been a sign of power and rebellion.

On this day, people try various paperclip hacks by being creative and coming up with new things.

Ways To Celebrate National Paperclip Day

 To maintain all of your documents arranged, ensure you utilize paper clips. You may go to a stationery store and purchase several sorts of paperclips, which come in various hues, dimensions, and designs.

The paper clips may be used for more than holding papers; they can also be used to unclog a sprayer or single-serve espresso machine, like an impromptu attachment for broken jewelry, and much more.

As a result, paperclips will be used for a variety of applications. You could even get crafty with paperclips and create amazing paperclip handicrafts.

This US documentary, released in 2004, tells the tale of the Paper Clips Project, which originated as a venture at Whitwell Middle School in Tennessee to raise the profile about the Holocaust's six million Jewish deaths. It had earned widespread fame by 2001. You can watch this documentary to observe this day.

Discover how Kyle MacDonald could purchase a home by exchanging a red paperclip for a sea pen. He and the red paperclip have earned global recognition, thanks to his two-story residence in Saskatchewan.

Use the hashtag #PaperclipDay to publish your distinctive paperclip selection pictures as well as commemorations on social media.

Facts And Stats

  • Why invest heavily in buying plastic clips when a pair of paper clips will preserve your food containers sealed and fresh? This day helps us protect our environment as we are eco-friendly by using paper clips.
  • Paperclips were discovered in 1870, which is more than 150 years before we started celebrating National Paperclip Day.
  • This day brings you closer to people and highlights the fact that unity is important for everyone as paperclips are used as a symbol of attachments (in E-mails).

What does the paperclip symbolize?

The paper clip, an apparently benign object, is a sign of goodwill and togetherness (we are joined altogether) that implied opposition. The paper clip also has a spiritual and a deeper meaning to it.

To begin with, the paper clip depicts you as an inner, spiritual person in the natural universe, bound by the centuries of humanistic faith in the importance of matter, which extends further than the paper clip's outside border.

What are some benefits of celebrating national paperclip day?

Just like the paperclip holds papers together, celebrating this day brings people together and brings a sense of unity and solidarity.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Friday, May 29, 2020
  • Saturday, May 29, 2021
  • Sunday, May 29, 2022
  • Monday, May 29, 2023
  • Wednesday, May 29, 2024

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https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-paperclip-day-may-29/

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Written by Joan Agie

Bachelor of Science specializing in Human Anatomy

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Joan AgieBachelor of Science specializing in Human Anatomy

With 3+ years of research and content writing experience across several niches, especially on education, technology, and business topics. Joan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Anatomy from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, and has worked as a researcher and writer for organizations across Nigeria, the US, the UK, and Germany. Joan enjoys meditation, watching movies, and learning new languages in her free time.

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Fact-checked by Vikhaash Sundararaj

Bachelor of Fine Arts specializing in International Business

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Vikhaash SundararajBachelor of Fine Arts specializing in International Business

With a background in International Business Management, having completed his degree at the University of Hull. Vikhaash has volunteered with 'Teach For India' to help students create a monthly newsletter. In his free time, he enjoys sports and was the assistant captain of his school's hockey team. He has also gained marketing experience through an internship at Decathlon Sports India.

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