International Left Handers Day is an
international day observed annually on
August 13 to celebrate the uniqueness and differences of
left-handed individuals. The day was first observed in 1976 by Dean R. Campbell, founder of the Left-handers Club.
This day was established to raise awareness about the challenges and experiences faced by left-handed individuals in a predominantly right-handed world.
The holiday celebrates left-handed people's uniqueness and differences, a subset of humanity comprising
seven to ten percent of the world's population. The day also spreads awareness on issues faced by
left-handers, e.g. the importance of the special needs for left-handed children, and the likelihood for left-handers to develop
schizophrenia
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Several media outlets and commercial associations have made one-off posts and compilations of accomplished left-handed people in recognition of the holiday.
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August observances
International observances
Handedness
1976 introductions
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