International Left Handed Day 2023: The day is celebrated annually on August 13 across the world. Its goal is to celebrate the uniqueness and challenges of the left-handed community. Additionally, the goal of the event is to work on the challenges left-handers face and meet their unique needs.
International Left-Handers Day 2023: date and theme
International Left Handed Day is celebrated every year on August 13 with a special theme. This year’s celebration focuses on the theme “Left Hands in Sports.” The theme aims to encourage left-handed players and also recognize and honor all left-handed sports personalities.
International Left Handed Day 2023: History
There is confusion about the origin of International Left-Handed Day. According to NDTV, Lefthander’s Day was first coined in 1976 by Dean R. Campbell, founder of Lefthanders International, Inc.
On the other hand, the Left-Handed Club formed in 1990 founded International Left-Handers Day in 1992. The day contributed to general awareness of the challenges left-handers face in everyday life.
International Left-Handers Day 2023: Importance
International Left Handed Day was officially a platform to bring all lefties on one platform. On this day, various programs and events are organized to create awareness about the special needs of all left-handers.
To date, the day has led to better product design and greater acceptance in society. Also, this day is an opportunity to let your right-handed friends do something good for you.
International Left Handers Day 2023: interesting facts
The world list of lefties is long. Some great personalities let their uniqueness take over. See the full list below:
- amitabh bachchan
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Narendra Modi
- tata rattan
- Karan Johar
- kapil sharma
- prince william
- Keanu Reeves
- Buzz Aldrin
- Oprah Winfrey
- Julia Roberts
- Lebron James
- Ned Flanders
- Lady Gaga
- barracks obama
- Nicole Kidman
- John Stewart
- babe ruth
- scarlet johnson
- Hugh Jackman
- cardi b.
- Bill Gates
- Angelina Jolie
- judy garland
- Will Ferrel
- Morgan Freeman
- David Bowie
- Seth Rogen
- sandy koufax
- mark zuckerberg
- Tina Fey
- Gordon Ramsey
- Emma Thompson
- Michael Vicky
- Justin Bieber
- Eminem
- billy ray cyrus
- Randy Johnson
International Left Handers Day 2023: interesting facts
- On average, 12% of the world’s population is left-handed, 87% right-handed, and 1% ambidextrous.
- Lefties are prone to allergies and two and a half times suffer from rare autoimmune diseases.
- A scientific study shows that left-handers suffer more migraines than right-handers.
- Most lefties have worse sleep quality than others.
- Left-handers are supposed to use the right side of the brain more.
- Also, they are expected to recover from a stroke sooner than others.
In conclusion, International Left-Handers Day gives us an opportunity to celebrate uniqueness and raise awareness of left-handedness. Surely their goal is to accept and appreciate our differences, making the Earth a better place to live. Happy International Left Handers Day!
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