National Earmuff Day
March 13, Thursday
History of the Day
The date was chosen in honor of Chester Greenwood, an American inventor who patented earmuffs in 1873. According to the story, 15-year-old Greenwood was ice skating and couldn’t stand the cold on his ears. He asked his grandmother to sew fur-lined pads onto a wire frame, thus creating the first earmuffs.
How to Celebrate National Earmuff Day?
On this day, people can:
- Wear earmuffs, especially in colder regions
- Learn more about Chester Greenwood and his inventions
- Organize contests for the most original or stylish earmuffs
- Share interesting facts about earmuffs on social media
Fun Facts
- In Farmington, Maine, Greenwood’s birthplace, “Chester Greenwood Day” is celebrated annually in his honor
- Greenwood registered more than 100 patents, but his most famous invention remains the earmuff
- Today, earmuffs are not only used for cold protection but also come in noise-canceling versions for noisy environments
Although National Earmuff Day is not an official holiday, it reminds us how a simple invention can transform daily life.