International Caps Lock Day

June 28, Saturday

October 22, Wednesday

International Caps Lock Day
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The International Caps Lock Day is celebrated twice a year — on June 28 and October 22.

History of the holiday
The holiday was created by American Derek Arnold in 2000 as an internet joke. He wanted to draw attention to the excessive use of the Caps Lock key, which makes all text uppercase. Initially, the holiday was intended as a way to mock users who constantly write "SHOUTING" messages online. Over time, it became popular among users of forums, blogs, and social networks.

Traditions of the holiday
On this day, fans of jokes and memes write all their messages, posts, and comments IN CAPITAL LETTERS.
Some office workers and online communities hold contests for the funniest posts written using Caps Lock.
The holiday is also used to remind people about the importance of digital etiquette and respectful communication on the internet.

Interesting facts

* On some websites, including Wikipedia and Reddit, humorous notifications about "Caps Lock Day" temporarily appear on October 22.
* Some enthusiasts have suggested removing the Caps Lock key altogether, considering it outdated.
* There are even special programs and browser extensions that automatically block the use of Caps Lock.

Significance of the holiday
The International Caps Lock Day is an unofficial humorous holiday that reminds internet users not to overuse capital letters. It unites people around the world through humor and a shared desire to laugh at their own digital habits.
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International Caps Lock Day in other years

International Caps Lock Day in other countries

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