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Where is National Talk Like Shakespeare Day celebrated?
National Talk Like Shakespeare Day is widely celebrated all over Illinois and the different regions of the US. It is a day celebrated in honor of the great English playwright William Shakespeare.
Who is National Talk Like Shakespeare Day celebrated by?
In honor of William Shakespeare, the National Talk Like Shakespeare Day is celebrated almost all over the states of the US by people who love and respect Shakespeare. On this particular day of April 23, people celebrate Shakespeare's works by talking in the archaic phrases and words that are principal in his poems and plays.
When did National Talk Like Shakespeare Day first start?
This particular day in honor of William Shakespeare was first celebrated in 2009, launched by the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre.
Who started National Talk Like Shakespeare Day?
The year 2009 marks when the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre launched this day. Almost two years later, the then Illinois Governor Pat Quinn made this day official, and since then, it has been celebrated widely by not only the people of Illinois but across the US.
History And Timelines
Born in 1564, William Shakespeare is among the world's most celebrated English playwrights. His parents were John Shakespeare and Mary Shakespeare.
Traditions And Customs
Shakespeare's plays and poems talk about life, death, love, revenge, and anger. His favorites were rhyming couplets and creative satires. To celebrate the works of this great writer, on April 23, people join together with their friends and families and discuss or perform his plays.
Ways To Celebrate National Talk Like Shakespeare Day
This particular day is indeed a great day of happiness for all the literature lovers out there. On this day, people read his work and engage in fun conversations with each other by using specific quotes from his various works.
Facts And Stats
- The significance of this day's date lies in the fact that April 23 is considered both William Shakespeare's birth and death day. Since people only know he was baptized on April 26, they celebrate April 23 as his birthday.
- Not just our beloved bard, some famous contemporary personalities like Gigi Hadid and Jhon Cena also have their birthdays on this day.
- This day is also celebrated as National Take A Chance Day. So you can take a chance and try to talk like Shakespeare on this day.
- Lately, many other countries worldwide have started observing this day.
Birth Year Of Shakespeare
In this year, one of the most celebrated writers worldwide was born in England.
1564Last Play By Shakespeare
In this year, Shakespeare, along with John Fletcher, wrote his last play, 'The Two Noble Kinsmen.'
1613William Shakespeare Passed Away
April 23, 1616, marked the day when William Shakespeare lost his life. (Although there have been many speculations over the years, the reason behind his death has still not been discovered.)
1616First Portrait Of National Portrait Gallery
1856 marked when the National Portrait Gallery purchased their first-ever portrait of William Shakespeare.
1856Proclamation Of National Talk Like Shakespeare Day
Two years before 2011, National Talk Like Shakespeare Day had already been launched. However, it was not until this particular year that Illinois governor Pat Quinn finally proclaimed this day.
2011How do you talk like Shakespeare?
To talk like Shakespeare, you need to speak in the Old English language, using words like thee, thou, art, thy, among many others.
What words did Shakespeare create that we still use today?
Some of the words created by Shakespeare that we still use today while we speak or write are bandit, critic, dauntless, and dwindle, among many others.
How to speak like Shakespeare?
To talk like this bard, you need to engage in conversations by using rhyming couplets and creative satires, which were his favorite.
What is the importance of National Talk Like Shakespeare Day?
People celebrate Shakespeare Day in honor of the great writer William Shakespeare. On April 23, people celebrate his works and contributions to the English language.
Why is there a lot of buzz around National Talk Like Shakespeare Day?
Known as the 'Bard of Avon,' Shakespeare is one of the world's greatest writers. In remembrance of him, this special day is celebrated.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Wednesday, April 22, 2020
- Thursday, April 22, 2021
- Friday, April 22, 2022
- Saturday, April 22, 2023
- Monday, April 22, 2024
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