About National Just Because Day
Throughout the year, we cover over 1,800 different observances. each of these events competes with other observances for your attention. Some are about historical events, some are marketing days to try and promote a certain food or drink. So, a day that exists to celebrate itself, just because - at least, we have to admire the honesty!
The specific year when the holiday was first observed is still not known. However, Just Because Day was invented during the '50s. At that time, it was a movable holiday celebrated on the third Wednesday of May.
Joseph J Goodwin was the founder of this fun holiday! He first celebrated the day during the '50s with his family. Then, the celebration grew and became an annual national holiday in the USA.
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