World Emoji Day

World Emoji Day History

World Emoji Day is celebrated annually to promote the use and appreciation of emojis, which have become a significant part of digital communication. The idea of World Emoji Day was initially proposed by Jeremy Burge, the founder of Emojipedia, in 2014. Burge chose July 17th as the date for this holiday because it is the date that appears on the calendar emoji, which is one of the most commonly used emojis globally.

Since its inception, World Emoji Day has gained popularity, with social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook recognizing and promoting the holiday. In Canada, various events are held each year to celebrate the day, including emoji-themed parties, contests, and educational events.

World Emoji Day is more than just a fun celebration; it also helps to highlight the importance of effective communication in today's digital age. With more than 3,000 emojis now available globally, using emojis can help bridge the gap between language barriers and express emotions that may be difficult to communicate through text alone. 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.
• Canada ranks second in the world for emoji usage per capita, with an average of 121 emojis sent per day.
• In 2020, a survey by Adobe found that the most popular emoji used by Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic was the face with medical mask emoji 😷.

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Top things to do in Canada 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.
• Go on an Emoji Scavenger Hunt. Create a list of emoji icons that represent various locations, landmarks, or objects found in your city. Gather your friends and see who can find and photograph these items first.
• Challenge yourself and your friends to communicate only using emojis for the entire day.