World Backup Day

Joan Agie
Dec 22, 2023 By Joan Agie
Originally Published on Feb 14, 2022
Fact-checked by Amanpreet Kaur
Read on to know more about World Backup Day.

Where is World Backup Day celebrated?

This day is celebrated all around the world to hail the importance of data restoration.

Who is World Backup Day celebrated by?

World Backup day is celebrated by IT companies, tech giants, and people all around the world.

When did World Backup Day first start?

This day was first started in 2011.

Who started World Backup Day?

Ismail Jadun, a digital consultant, started World Backup Day in 2011.

History And Timeline

It was a group of tech-savvy people who came up with this great day. They came up with this idea and some online technology on their own to make people aware of the importance of backups.

The Idea Of An External Hard Drive Sprouted

On this date, IBM engineer Reynold B. Johnson devised the notion of the first external hard drive, the IBM 350 Disk File.

1956

Intergalactic Computer Network Was Conceptualized

Dr. Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider, a computer scientist, proposed the concept of an 'Intergalactic Computer Network' in a series of memoranda written in the '60s.

1960

Toy Story Was Almost Deleted

One of Toy Story's valuable files was accidentally deleted after a Pixar team member entered the delete command. 90% of the movie's files were deleted because of this glitch.

1998

Cloud Storage Gained Popularity

Cloud computing has been around since 1963 but it was only in 1999 when Salesforce became a popular service provider.

1999

First Backup Day Year Was Celebrated

Ismail Jadun started the initiative of celebrating a day to remind people to back up their files before they disappeared from their phone and system.

2011

Traditions And Customs

On March 31, the tradition is to take a pledge to back up important documents and precious memories. On this day, people take a backup of their important files and tell their friends and family to do the same. It is also celebrated widely by IT companies and tech giants of the world.

Ways to Observe Or Celebrate World Backup Day

The best way to celebrate this day is by storing your valuable data in different spaces so that no information is lost forever. You can use different data devices for this purpose and if you don't have one already then this could be a good day to buy one.

Some brands may also offer discounts so check out their social media pages.

Another very interesting way to celebrate this day is by gifting a loved one a storage device. This is one of the best ways to show that you care not only for that person but for the memories that you have created together. You can also reach out to elders and help them in backing up their data.

In order to store your projects and pictures on the internet, sign up for a service like Dropbox, Google Drive, or Amazon Cloud Drive. What if you want to back up your whole computer online? You can look for 'online backup reviews' to see what's out there.

Facts And Stats

  • World Backup Day is actually rooted in the fact that a user lost valuable data and wished someone had reminded them to create a backup.
  • Even today, 37% of the global population do not back up their data and the most common reason for this is laziness. Hence, World Backup Day could be a great excuse to stop procrastinating.
  • On this day you can save your data with removable media, external hard drives, cloud storage, and a backup service. Learn more about these devices on this national holiday.

When did World Backup Day start?

This day was started on March 31 in the year 2011.

What is National Backup Day?

This important holiday tells us to make multiple copies of our important files to keep them from being accidentally deleted or lost.

Who created Backup Day?

This day was first launched by Ismail Jadun.

What is the significance of World Backup Day?

On this day, people can learn more about how significant backups are and how important it is to run regular backups. 

How do people celebrate World Backup Day?

People back up their personal files and business information in a single place that isn't on their phone or computer.

Why do people celebrate World Backup Day?

Today, information is the most valuable asset for a person, as well as for companies, that they cannot afford to lose. So, this day is the perfect reminder to create multiple copies and avoid mishaps.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Tuesday, March 31, 2020
  • Wednesday, March 31, 2021
  • Thursday, March 31, 2022
  • Friday, March 31, 2023
  • Sunday, March 31, 2024

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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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Amanpreet KaurBachelor of Business Administration, Masters of Business Administration specializing in Accounting and Finance

Amanpreet has a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Business Administration from the Birla Institute of Technology and Xavier Institute of Social Service respectively, coupled with her internships at Decimal Point Analytics and the Royal Bank of Scotland, has equipped her with the necessary skills to analyze complex data and present insights in an easy-to-understand format. Her paper on the impact of COVID-19 on CSR programs has received high commendation.

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