World Emoji Day

World Emoji Day History

The main purpose of World Emoji Day in Australia is to celebrate the popularity and usefulness of emojis in modern communication. The day encourages people to use emojis to express themselves and connect with others across digital platforms.

The first World Emoji Day was established in 2014 by Jeremy Burge, the founder of Emojipedia. It initially started as an online celebration on social media, but its popularity quickly grew. In Australia, the day is marked by various events and activities, such as social media competitions, emoji-themed parties, and exhibitions showcasing the history and evolution of emojis. The day also serves as an opportunity for people to learn more about the world of emojis and their impact on daily communication.

The history of emojis dates back to the late 1990s, when the first set of Japanese emojis was created by Shigetaka Kurita. These simple images were designed to add emotional context to text messages, and they quickly gained popularity in Japan before spreading across the world. Today, emojis are widely used across digital platforms, and they have become an important part of modern communication. World Emoji Day is observed annually on July 17th.

World Emoji Day facts

• According to worldemojiday.com, the first phone known to contain emojis was the SkyWalker DP-211SW. It was a mobile telephone manufactured by J-Phone in 1997. It supported a set of 90 emoji.
• Emojis are used by 92% of the online population daily.
• The Australia Day Flag emoji 🇦🇺, which features the Union Jack and the Southern Cross, was created by an Australian emoji designer in 2019.
• Australian courts have had to interpret the meaning of emojis in legal disputes. In at least one case, a court found that an emoji had particular significance in determining the nature of a contract.

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Top things to do in Australia for World Emoji Day

• Use emojis today. Whoever you text or message today, be sure to add in some emojis. They may even respond with some of their own.
• Listen to Jonathan Mann's World Emoji Day Anthem. It is a fun tune written and produced by Mann that celebrates emojis.
• Explore the Australian Emoji Exhibition. This virtual exhibition showcases the history and evolution of emojis in Australia and is accessible from anywhere.
• Read Smileys vs. Emoticons: The Symbolic Language of Emojis in Australia by Lauren Rosewarne