National Rubber Ducky Day
Rubber Ducky Day is January 13th in the United States, according to a 1973 Sesame Street calendar, Rubber Duckie's Birthday is January 13th, so around the world it's National Rubber Ducky Day. Duckie, a friend of Ernie and Big Bird, made his debut in a February 1970 episode.
The rubber ducky (also spelled duckie) has come a long way from his first idea as a chew toy for children. Although the source of the first rubber ducky is uncertain, many rubber molded toys came about when rubber manufacturing began in the late 1800s. They made a variety of toys ranging from dolls to various animal shapes, including the rubber duck.
Landon Smart Lawrence was the first patent for a rubber duck toy in 1928. The toy was so heavy that it returned to an upright position when it tipped it back to an upright position that it had not. The patent's illustration was of a duck.
Rubber was a valuable commodity during World Wars I and II. Rationing became compulsory, and rubber duckies were being made in vinyl and plastic by the 1940s with the introduction of plastic.
Many animal figures were sculptured by Russian Sculptor Peter Ganine, who sculpted many animal figures. He later developed and patented One, a duck, into a floating toy that closely mimics the rubber ducky we're familiar with today. He's a duck.
In 2001, sales of the iconic yellow rubber ducky we've come to know today soared in the United Kingdom. Why? Why? Queen Elizabeth II had a rubber duck in her bathroom that had been covered with an inflatable crown, according to A British Tabloid, The Sun.
In 2013, the rubber ducky became a Toy Hall of Fame inductee. The Hall of Fame, which was established in 1998, has only inducted 52 other toys.
How to celebrate #nationalrubberduckyday.
Spend time with your new rubber ducky.. Share photos of your rubber ducky collection.. Find out all of the different varieties of rubber duckies that are available. To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalRubberDuckyDay.
Rubber ducky FAQ
Q. What is the world's biggest rubber duck? The world's biggest inflatable rubber duck, A. Mama Duck, is the world's biggest inflatable rubber duck. The big yellow duck, at six stories tall and weighing 30,000 pounds, makes a splash. Mama Duck, Mama Duck, and her baby duck, owned by Big Duck LLC, are on tour throughout the country at waterfront festivals.
Q. Who has the world's biggest rubber duck collection? According to Guinness World Records, American Charlotte Lee owns the world's biggest collection of rubber ducks. A. Her collection included 5,631 rubber ducks in 2011.
