International Left-Handers Day is celebrated to commemorate the uniqueness left-handed people around the world bring to the table. The day was first observed in 1976 by Dean R. Campbell, founder of the Left-handers Club. This day raises awareness about the specific needs and experiences of left-handers and acknowledges their contributions to various fields. International Left-Handers Day celebrates the differences and distinctiveness of left-handed individuals.
History Of International Left- Handers Day
Before left-handers Day was celebrated for their differences, they were stigmatized. As right-handed people were the world’s majority, left-handers were accused of being possessed by the devil. During the Middle Ages, left-handed people were accused of practicing witchcraft. Children who used their left hand dominantly were punished and forced to write with their right hand. This happened well until the late 20th century. Today, left-handers aren’t as severely punished or stigmatized for their differences. However, they still encounter difficulties in their day-to-day life, like swiping their credit cards, using scissors, and writing in spiral notebooks.
Some Fun Facts About Left-Handers
- Lefties often tend to draw figures facing towards the right side.
- There’s a total population of 10-12% lefthanders in the world’s population.
- One has a higher probability of developing dyslexia and stuttering if forced to write from the right hand as a child.
- Lefthanders have good underwater vision in comparison to right-handers.
- Left Handed sports persons are advantageous in sports like baseball, swimming, tennis, and fencing.
- The lefties are supposed to use the right side of the brain more.
- Most left-handers have bad quality of sleep than others.
- Left-handed people also make better artists.
List Of Famous Lefties
The global list of left-handed people is long. Some great personalities let their uniqueness take charge. Here’s the list of some famous Lefties below:
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Narendra Modi
- Ratan Tata
- Karan Johar
- Kapil Sharma
- Prince William
- Oprah Winfrey
- Lady Gaga
- Barack Obama
- Nicole Kidman
- Babe Ruth
- Scarlett Johnson
- Hugh Jackman
- Cardi B
- Bill Gates
- Angelina Jolie
- Will Ferrel
- Morgan Freeman
- Mark Zuckerberg
- Emma Thompson
- Michael Vick
- Justin Bieber
- Eminem
- Billy Ray Cyrus
In conclusion, International Left-Handers Day gives us a chance to celebrate uniqueness and spread awareness about left-handedness. It surely aims to embrace and appreciate our differences making Earth a better place to live. Happy International Left-Handers Day!