Anyone who watches old 1950s television will notice something not seen much any longer, with the exception perhaps of baseball caps (turned backwards) and do-rags. That is, to say, hats. Despite that fact, today is National Hat Day.
In reality, it is not an officially made National Hat Day. Truly, that would require an act of Congress. It is more of a faux holiday, much like cookie days and the like.
The question emerges, however, as to where National Hat Day came from? The fact that not even the venerable Wikipedia seems to have any information on the date, which is reportedly celebrated every January 15th, makes it still more mysterious.
Strangely, although Wikipedia does not report on National Hat Day, it does report on National Hat Month. Even more strangely, that month does not coincide with National Hat Day's month. National Hat Month is in July.
While Wikipedia does not report on National Hat Day, Uncyclopedia does. However, that less-well-known Wiki lists National Hat Day as July 1st (which would match up better with National Hat Month).
What happened to America's love with hats? That seems to be a question that will never be answered, but it is appropriate for National Hat Day.
Some theorize it had to do with the British Invasion of the 60s: after all, why look mop-topped like the Beatles if you are covering it with a hat? Others think it may be related to anti-war protests, and helmets.
Hats still have their purposes. They are just not everyday apparel, as they used to be. Still, on National Hat Day, pull out the baseball cap you have buried in the closet and wear it, or find a fedora somewhere and wear it proudly.
Written by Michael Santo
HULIQ.com
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