Paper Bag Day

About Paper Bag Day

Paper Bag Day is observed on 12 July annually to recognise the importance of an invention of Paper Bag that we mostly take it for granted. In 1852, Francis Wolle, a schoolteacher, invented the first machine to mass-produce paper bags.

In 1871, Margaret E. Knight designed other machine producing flat-base paper bags, making her ‘the mother of the grocery bag’.

16May

National Biographer’s Day

• General
• USA

I saw a guy on a bench reading my biography... story of my life.

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17May

National Pack Rat Day

• General
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pack Rat Day

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20May

National Pick Strawberries Day

• General
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pick Strawberries Day

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21May

National Waitstaff Day

• General
• USA

Here's a tip - why not dedicate this day to those who bring the food and drink to our tables.

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Malala Day

• People
• International

Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate.

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International Town Criers Day

• Occupation
• International

Hear ye, hear ye! This day takes place on the second Monday in July.

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Lawyer's Day

• Occupation
• Mexico

This day highlights the accomplishments of lawyers in protecting the innocent and ensuring justice prevails.

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Eat Your Jello Day

• Food
• USA

Don't be a square - Have a flantatistic Eat your Jello Day!

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