National Cartoonist Day

May 5th is National Cartoonist Day, a world-wide celebration of cartoonists and their work. The National Cartoonist Society declared the date in the 1990s to promote support for the cartooning industry, and to recognize the impact they have had on society.[1] The establishment of the Day was 'spearheaded by co-chairpersons Polly Keener and Ken Alvine of the National Cartoonists Day Committee.'[2]

National Cartoonist Day honors those who create both the print comics and animated cartoons. [3]

The date of May 5th was chosen to recognize the first appearance (in color) of the mischievous cartoon character "The Yellow Kid" in the New York World newspaper on May 5, 1895.[4] The character was created by comic strip artist Richard F. Outcault, and was featured in his cartoon titled "At the Circus in Hogan's Alley".

See also

References

  1. ^ "On World Cartoonists Day, let's take a look at some renowned artistes and their creations". WION News. 5 May 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  2. ^ "25 Years of National Cartoonists Days". The Daily Cartoonist. 2024-05-05. Archived from the original on 10 May 2024. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  3. ^ Suhay, Lisa (5 May 2014). "National Cartoonists Day illustrates America's love for humor". Christian Science Monitor. ISSN 0882-7729. Archived from the original on 8 March 2015. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  4. ^ "Why May 5 is Observed as National Cartoonist Day? History, Significance and Inspirational Quotes". News18.com. 5 May 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.


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