π Cat Day in Japan (1987)
Where: Tokyo, Japan
Nearby on the globe: Meiji Shrine β π Open the 3D globe
π On This Day: February 22
February 22, 1987: Cat Day in Japan. In Japan, 22 February is Cat Day. The number 2 can be read "ni", and "ni-ni-ni" sounds like "nyan-nyan-nyan", a cat's meow in Japanese. Since it began in 1987, the day is full of cat photos and cat-shaped sweets.
β¨ More events on this day
- 1824 π French astronomer Pierre Janssen was born; while watching a solar eclipse in India in 1868, he spotted signs of helium in sunlight before it was found on Earth.
- 1887 π¨ Animator Pat Sullivan was born in Sydney; his studio made Felix the Cat, one of the first cartoon stars, a perfect pick for Japan's Cat Day.
- 1962 πΏ Steve Irwin was born in Australia; the 'Crocodile Hunter' shared his excitement about crocodiles, snakes and other wild animals with millions on TV.
π§ Question of the day
Why is 22 February Cat Day in Japan?
- It is a famous cat's birthday
- It snows the most that day
- The numbers sound like a meow
Show the answer
Answer: The numbers sound like a meow
π Landmarks that opened on February 22
Questions
What happened on February 22?
February 22, 1987: Cat Day in Japan. It happened in Tokyo, Japan.
Which landmarks opened on February 22?
Istiqlal Mosque (opened 1978).
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Source: fun-japan.jp/en/articles/13510