When is National Inventors' Day?
Saturday February 11thThe inventors of the past, the designers of the present, and the future architects are celebrated on National Inventors' Day. The genius behind design is celebrated on February 11th, National Inventors' Day, honoring the art of invention. In addition, it delves into the past of some of our most unusual inventions.
What does Ernest Fraze, Thomas Adams, Melitta Benton, Patricia Beth, and Stephen Perry have in common? They are honored on February 11th, along with the Wright brothers, Thomas Edison, George Washington Carver, and Elisha Otis..
We can safely ride in an elevator, have a well-lit room at the flip of a switch, talk to someone on the other side of the world, or simply pump lotion from a bottle thanks to the inventors. Many inventers live their entire life without being recognized for their creations, while others are household names. Nearly every part of us is a result of someone tinkering in their garage, lab, or basement looking for a solution to a problem.
Any inventions may have been accidental by an observant person; the microwave oven, penicillin, sticky notes, and bubble wrap may not have made their way into their new use if not for young or persistent inventors.
The proverb "Necessity is the mother of invention" refers to a lot of how inventors think about life. They are a progressive, forward-thinking bunch. Where would we be without pacemakers, traffic lights, rubber bands, or coffee filters?
