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"National" Days Definition

National Columnists Day

When is : Always April 18

National Columnists Day recognizes the importance and value of newspaper columnists.

The National Society of Newspaper Columnists, which was founded in 1977, sponsors and promotes this day in support of columnists and journalists around the world. This day is dedicated to increasing awareness of the importance and contributions made by columnists and journalists.  

Do you want to participate in this day? Read a newspaper column. Or, show some appreciation to these writers.

The Origin of Columnists:

The National Society of Newspaper Columnists created National Columnists Day. It was established on April 18th, in memory of the day columnist, and Pulitzer Prize winner, Ernie Pyle was killed in World War II.

We did not find any documentation confirming this to be a "National" day.

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