National Typing Day is an annual celebration dedicated to promoting efficient written communication and commemorating the art of typing. This special day encourages people to express themselves through written communication while celebrating the evolution of typing technology from traditional typewriters to modern keyboards.
Quick Facts
- When is it?: January 8th annually
- Tagged as: World Typing Day, International Typing Day
- What’s the hashtag?: #WorldTypingDay #TypingDay
- When was it founded?: 2011
- Who founded it?: Team TAC (Typo Auto Corrector) in Malaysia
History
The day was established to commemorate the Malaysian Speed Typing Contest 2011, which broke two significant records in the Malaysian Book of Records – the Fastest Typist and the Largest Participation for a Typing Event. The celebration was conceptualized by Team TAC, consisting of Jay Chong Yen Jye, Nicholas Koay Zhen Lin, and Edwin Khong Wai Howe.
Timeline
• 1860s: Invention of the typewriter
• 2011: First World Typing Day celebration
• 2011: Malaysian Speed Typing Contest breaks records
• Present: Evolution to digital typing and keyboards
Dates by Next Year
| Year | Month | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | January | 8 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | January | 8 | Thursday |
| 2027 | January | 8 | Friday |
| 2028 | January | 8 | Saturday |
| 2029 | January | 8 | Sunday |
| 2030 | January | 8 | Monday |
Observed
The day is co-organized by the Speed Typing Contest Team from JCI Mines and Team TAC, celebrated worldwide with typing contests, workshops, and educational events.
Fun Facts About Typing
• The QWERTY keyboard was designed to prevent typewriter keys from jamming
• The world record for typing the English alphabet is 1.36 seconds
• Touch typing relies on muscle memory for efficient typing
• Typewriters played a crucial role in women entering the workforce
Quiz
- When was the first World Typing Day celebrated?
- Who holds the record for typing the alphabet fastest?
- Why was the QWERTY layout created?
-(Answers: 2011; 1.36 seconds record holder; To prevent typewriter keys from jamming)
FAQs
Q: Why January 8th?
A: It’s one week after New Year, allowing people time to plan and document their yearly goals.
Q: Is it celebrated globally?
A: Yes, it’s observed worldwide, though it originated in Malaysia.
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