National Selfie Day History
National Selfie Day celebrates the popular form of self-portraiture in photography, where individuals take photos of themselves and share them on social media platforms. This event aims to promote self-expression and creativity as people from different walks of life come together to capture their unique moments with friends, families, or solo in a fun and artistic manner. It is an opportunity for people to show their personalities, interests, and memorable experiences while connecting with others in a digital world.
The concept of selfies has been around since the invention of the camera, but it escalated during the rise of smartphones, front-facing cameras, and social media platforms. In recent years, the taking and sharing of selfies has evolved from a simple pastime into a cultural phenomenon that transcends age, race, and nationality. In the United States, National Selfie Day was founded in 2014 by DJ Rick McNeely who wanted to create to celebrate people's love for sharing selfies online. The observance has since gained popularity across the nation, resonating with both celebrities and average citizens alike. It not only acts as a celebration of the selfie trend but also further solidifies the significance of self-expression and communication in our digital age.
On National Selfie Day, Americans generally take part in this observance by capturing creative and engaging selfies to share on their favored social media platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. They might showcase their daily activities, places they visit, social gatherings, or simply highlight their personality and mood. National Selfie Day in America is celebrated every year on June 21st, coinciding with the beginning of summer and the longest day of the year, providing more daylight for people to snap their perfect selfies.
National Selfie Day facts
Amateur chemist and photography enthusiast Robert Cornelius is considered by many to have been one of the first people to take a photographic self-portrait. In 1839, Cornelius set his camera up at the back of a family store in Philadelphia. He managed to capture an image of himself by removing the lens cap and then running into frame. He then sat in frame for several minutes before covering up the lens again.
Individuals spend 54 hours a year (or 7 minutes a day) taking selfies.
People aged 18-24 take the most selfies. They typically snap over 1 million selfies a day.
The Oxford English Dictionary declared selfie as the word of the year in November of 2013. This was sometime after it was first included in the online edition of the dictionary.
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