National Colt Day celebrates the legacy and impact of the name Colt, particularly its association with American frontier history and innovation.
Quick Facts
When is it: June 10th annually
Tagged as: Cultural celebration
What’s the hashtag: #NationalColtDay
When was it founded: No specific founding date recorded
Who founded it: Origin unclear
History
The name Colt has deep historical roots, originally meaning “young horse” in medieval English. It evolved to become associated with vigor, youth, and frontier spirit, particularly through Samuel Colt’s revolutionary contributions to firearms manufacturing and American industrialization.
Timeline
- 1836: Samuel Colt receives patent for multi-shot revolver
- 1847: Texas Rangers order 1,000 Colt revolvers
- 1953: Baltimore Colts NFL franchise established
- 1984: Baltimore Colts relocate to Indianapolis
2025 Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 10 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | June 10 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | June 10 | Thursday |
| 2028 | June 10 | Saturday |
| 2029 | June 10 | Sunday |
Observed
The day is celebrated by honoring people named Colt, visiting horse farms, watching football games featuring the Indianapolis Colts, and learning about the historical significance of the Colt name in American industry.
Fun Facts About Colt
- The Indianapolis Colts have won two Super Bowls
- Colt Anderson was the first NFL player to share a name with his team
- Two U.S. states have communities named Colt
- Samuel Colt revolutionized manufacturing with assembly line production
- The name appears frequently in professional sports, especially football
Quiz
- What was Samuel Colt’s major invention?
- Which NFL team has Colt in its name?
- What does the name Colt originally mean?
(Answers: 1. Multi-shot revolver, 2. Indianapolis Colts, 3. Young horse)
FAQs
- Is Colt only a first name? No, it’s also used as a surname
- What’s the female version of Colt? There isn’t a direct female equivalent
- Is Colt short for anything? It can be short for Colton
Importance of National Colt Day
The day celebrates both the cultural impact of the name and its historical significance in American industry, sports, and frontier development.
Related
- National Horse Day
- NFL Season Opener
- American Heritage Day
- Manufacturing Day
- Firearms History Day