Newspaper Carrier Day
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| Newspaper Carrier Day | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 4 |
| Next time | 4 September 2014 |
| Frequency | annual |
Newspaper Carrier Day is celebrated in the United States and honors Barney Flaherty, the first newspaper carrier (or paperboy) hired in 1833, as well as all current newspaper carriers. It is celebrated on September 4, the anniversary of Flaherty's hiring by Benjamin Day, publisher of the New York Sun. It is also observed by The Armidale Express, NSW, Australia.[1]
See also
- Paperboy
References
- ↑ Holiday Insights : September 4 Holiday - Newspaper Carrier Day and International Newspaper Carrier Day, HolidayInsights.com, 2007, retrieved 2008-09-04
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