National Rubber Eraser Day
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Where is National Rubber Eraser Day celebrated?
National Rubber Eraser Day is celebrated all over the USA and in some other countries too.
Who is National Rubber Eraser Day celebrated by?
This day is mainly celebrated by students, artists, architects, and authors in the United States.
When did National Rubber Eraser Day first start?
The origin of National Rubber Eraser Day is a bit of a mystery, but as far as the discovery of this object goes, Edward Narine was the first person to develop the eraser and spread it across Europe.
Who started National Rubber Eraser Day?
The creator of the day is unknown, but it is celebrated on the very same day as rubber erasers were discovered.
History And Timeline
Even though rubber erasers play a crucial role in our daily lives, not much importance was ever given to their celebration. Hence, there is not much history available about this day. However, rubber erasers have quite a long history of their own.
From Bread To Wax
On April 15, 1770, Joseph Priestly accidentally came across a vegetable gum that proved to be very effective in erasing pencil marks. Later on, April 15 was observed as National Eraser Day. Before 1770, people used bread to erase charcoal marks.
1770Rubber Eraser And Vulcanization
Charles Goodyear was the first person to discover vulcanization. Thus, he turned vegetable wax into a durable material and increased the standard of rubber erasers as a product.
1839Pencils And Erasers Became Inseparable
Hyman Lipman was the first person to attach a tiny piece of rubber to the bottom of a pencil and register a patent for this product.
March 30, 1858Invention Of Chemical Ink Erasers
Pelikan, a German manufacturer, invented a chemical ink eraser in 1930. It was introduced to the public in 1972 under the name Tintentiger. Its only drawback was that it could only erase royal blue ink.
1930First Electric Eraser
Arthur Dremel was the first person to use a motor and a cylindrical rubber substance to create the first electric eraser in the world.
1932Traditions And Customs
What exactly do people do on National Rubber Eraser Day? On this day, you can make a mistake and erase it or erase the mistakes you have already made.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Rubber Eraser Day
There are many ways this day can be observed. You can visit your nearest stationery store and buy some pencils and erasers (since you cannot use erasers without a pencil). You can also try out different kinds of erasers, like electric erasers, kneaded erasers, and ink erasers.
Facts And Stats
- Even though Joseph Priestly is known to be the inventor of rubber erasers, it was Edward Narine who made the object popular. So, in a way, it is due to Narine that we celebrate National Rubber Eraser Day.
- Bread Erasers were used to wipe off mistakes before the erasing properties of wax were discovered. Had erasers been celebrated back then, we would have had both National Rubber Eraser Day and National Bread Eraser Day!
- In 1903, Art Gum came around; it was made of corn oil, but most people used rubber erasers as they were popular. That's why we have a National Rubber Eraser Day dedicated to rubber erasers.
What are the limitations of celebrating National Rubber Eraser Day?
There are no limitations when celebrating this day. The history behind April 15 is both laudable and infamous. Personalities such as Leonardo da Vinci, Emile Durkheim, and Henry James were born on this day. Also, this day is the anniversary of the deaths of figures like Abraham Lincoln and Chief Menominee.
Who celebrates National Rubber Eraser Day?
Everyone can celebrate this day, but it is mostly celebrated by students, artists, authors, and architects in the USA.
How can stationery stores promote National Rubber Eraser Day?
They can stock a variety of fancy rubber products and offer a discount on them.
What other events are related to this date?
Randy McNally, the US mapmaker, published the first edition of the 'Rand McNally Road Atlas'. Also, on this day, the Titanic collided with an iceberg in the North Atlantic and sank.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Wednesday, April 15, 2020
- Thursday, April 15, 2021
- Friday, April 15, 2022
- Saturday, April 15, 2023
- Monday, April 15, 2024
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Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ink_eraser
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-rubber-eraser-day-april-15/
http://www.historyofpencils.com/writing-instruments-history/history-of-eraser/
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