National Punctuation Day is a celebration of punctuation that occurs each year on September 24 in the United States of America. Founded by Jeff Rubin in 2004, National Punctuation Day simply promotes the correct usage of
punctuation
Punctuation (or sometimes interpunction) is the use of spacing, conventional signs (called punctuation marks), and certain typographical devices as aids to the understanding and correct reading of written text, whether read silently or aloud. An ...
. Rubin encourages appreciators of correct punctuation and spelling to send in pictures of errors spotted in everyday life.
Attention generated
National Punctuation Day has been recognized nationally in the US media and in celebrations by people of all ages. A few of these notable events are listed below:
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FontFeed credits National Punctuation Day with the revival of the
interrobang
The interrobang (), also known as the interabang (often represented by any of ?!, !?, ?!? or !?!), is an unconventional punctuation mark used in various written languages and intended to combine the functions of the question mark, or interro ...
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StudioSTL of
St. Louis, MO, promotes National Punctuation Day by holding an annual happy-hour fundraiser. The event raises money for their free writing programs and raises awareness for the value of correct punctuation.
*Auburn Elementary School of
Auburn, MI, celebrates National Punctuation Day annually.
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CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc., commonly shortened to CBS, the abbreviation of its former legal name Columbia Broadcasting System, is an American commercial broadcast television and radio network serving as the flagship property of the CBS Entertainm ...
's ''Live with Regis & Kelly'' mentioned National Punctuation Day on their morning television show on September 24, 2008.
NPD Media Coverage
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* Scribblenauts Unmasked, a puzzle game about writing, was released this day in Europe (PC version only) and North America.
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Punctuation
September observances