Dimpled Chad Day

Divya Raghav
Dec 22, 2023 By Divya Raghav
Originally Published on Mar 09, 2022
Fact-checked by Sonali Rawat
The notorious Dimpled chad day is celebrated on January 4 and allows us to keep an account of the 2000 presidential election.

Where is Dimpled Chad Day celebrated?

The day is celebrated in the USA. 

Who is Dimpled Chad Day celebrated by?

Americans commemorate Dimpled Chad Day, which aims to educate a new generation of Americans.

When did Dimpled Chad Day first start?

It is unknown when this day was first started.

Who started Dimpled Chad Day?

In the year 2000, George W. Bush and Al Gore competed for the presidency. As the day was coming to close on Saturday, November 7, 2000, all major news outlets predicted that Gore would win the election.

Bush led by a few votes in Florida, and because of all the dimpled chads, thousands of voter rolls were discarded. This incident led to the notorious Dimpled Chad Day.

History And Timeline

The punched card voting system, first used in the '60s, became extremely popular. On January 6, 2001, George Bush turned victorious, explaining why January 4 is set aside for a nationwide rebuke of the controversial punched card ballots.

Quadrennial Elections

The first presidential election of Europe was held on December 15, 1788. George Washington was selected as the first president.

December 15, 1788

International Day Of Democracy

The inter-parliamentary Union started the International Day Of Democracy.

Sept 1997

Stiff Competition

George Bush and AI Gore competed for the presidency in the year 2002.

2000

Bizzare Election Results

George Bush won the presidential elections most likely because the dimpled chads weren't counted.

January 6, 2001

National Voters' Registration Day

On September 27, National Voter Registration Day drew Americans together over their shared love of the light of democracy.

September 27, 2011

Traditions And Customs

Dimpled chad day enlightens a new generation of Americans who were not alive during the January 2000 presidential election chaos. The story is worth telling!

Following the 2000 election catastrophe, punched card voting was widely condemned, and dimpled chad day was rejected. On January 4, people joined together to exonerate law-abiding citizens from the Florida Elections Commission's wrongful condemnation.

Ways To Celebrate Dimpled Chad Day

A documentary related to this day is the best to watch. Also, people are encouraged to celebrate the day with debates and mock elections.

Facts And Stats about Dimpled Chad Day

  • With just 60% of the population voting, the United States has the lowest voting rate of any developed country, a good reason to celebrate Dimpled Chad Day.
  • Pregnant and dimpled chads are the same things, with the chads remaining connected to the ballot at all four corners after punching. They have a tiny indentation, which isn't enough for the voting card to be tallied — one of the main reasons for Dimpled Chad Day to be founded.
  • On January 4, we also celebrate National Trivia Day and World Braille Day.

What does dimpled chad mean?

Each year, on January 4, Dimpled Chad Day celebrates the notorious punched card voting ballot. A chad is a little scrap of paper punched and removed from cardboard when a hole is punched using a machine or by hand. This day fell on a Saturday in 2020.

Who encouraged the celebration of dimpled chad day?

It is still a mystery regarding who exactly started this day.

What are some advantages of celebrating dimpled chad day?

The instability of the 2000 presidential election enlightened a new generation of Americans who were not alive at the time.

Who invented the concept of dimpled chad day?

We do not know who exactly invented the Dimple Chad Day concept.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Saturday, January 04, 2020
  • Monday, January 04, 2021
  • Tuesday, January 04, 2022
  • Wednesday, January 04, 2023
  • Thursday, January 04, 2024

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Written by Divya Raghav

Bachelor of Commerce specializing in Accounting and Finance, Master of Business Administration

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Divya RaghavBachelor of Commerce specializing in Accounting and Finance, Master of Business Administration

With a diverse range of experience in finance, administration, and operations, Divya is a diligent worker known for her attention to detail. Born and raised in Bangalore, she completed her Bachelor's in Commerce from Christ University and is now pursuing an MBA at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Bangalore. Along with her professional pursuits, Divya has a passion for baking, dancing, and writing content. She is also an avid animal lover who dedicates her time to volunteering for animal welfare causes.

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Fact-checked by Sonali Rawat

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English Literature, Masters of Art specializing in English and Communication Skills

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Sonali RawatBachelor of Arts specializing in English Literature, Masters of Art specializing in English and Communication Skills

Sonali has a Bachelor's degree in English literature from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and is currently pursuing a Master's in English and Communication from Christ University. With considerable experience in writing about lifestyle topics, including travel and health, she has a passion for Japanese culture, especially fashion, and anime, and has written on the subject before. Sonali has event managed a creative-writing festival and coordinated a student magazine at her university. Her favorite authors are Toni Morrison and Anita Desai.

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