National Rubber Ducky Day

National Rubber Ducky Day is an American holiday dedicated to rubber duckies. These cute toys are very popular with children and often act as an integral part of bath time. It is every year on January 13th.

History

The history of the rubber ducky spans centuries. Over time, the product has undergone many changes. The first examples were made in the 1800s when rubber gained popularity. During the wars, other materials were used for them, since rubber was in short supply.

The official start of the sale of this product is considered to be 1928 when the toy was patented by Landon Smart Lawrence. Back then, you could often find cute products called “ducky” in stores.

This product was featured in the Sesame Street show. It was the favorite toy of Ernie’s character, who always carried it with him. Jim Henson also dedicated a song to this toy. However, the peak of its popularity came in 2001. It was revealed that Elizabeth II has her own duck in the bath. Sales of the toys increased by 83%.

The toy has become so popular that now you can even find collectors who collect rubber ducks from different years of release.

Interesting facts

• In 1992, more than 20,000 rubber ducks were heading to Washington by boat. A storm began and all the toys fell overboard. They are said to have sailed to the Arctic, frozen there, then thawed, and are now drifting in the Atlantic Ocean.
• In many cities around the world, rubber duck swimming competitions are held. More than 200,000 toys took part in the London race.

How to celebrate

If you still don’t have this cute toy, then National Rubber Ducky Day is a good reason to get one. Don’t forget to take a ducky bath. If possible, be sure to attend rubber duck races and even take part in them.

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When is National Rubber Ducky Day in 2025?

National Rubber Ducky Day is observed on January 13 each year.

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