National Harry Day – December 19, 2024

History of National Harry Day

Harry is an English name from southwestern England and, to a lesser extent, South Wales. It is a typical French name for boys. Although France and England were fierce rivals during the middle ages, several intermarriages between different noble houses to broker peace influenced the naming system. King Henry VIII’s court members referred to him as Harry. Henry was his formal title.

Today, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, bears his name. Harry, the sixth in line to the throne and the youngest son of Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, was born Henry Charles Albert David on September 15, 1984. Harry, who is well-known for his rebellious nature, frank attitude, and ginger hair, has recently stepped away from official royal duties to focus on his personal life with his family.

Harry Houdini, an escape artist, captivated audiences in both Europe and America with his outlandish and daring stage performances. Houdini was known as the “King of Handcuffs,” because many considered him the most influential stage magician and escapologist of modern times. Professionals in the field still practice some of his tricks today, such as the 1912 escape from the Chinese Water Torture Cell. Houdini nearly lost his life in 1915 when he was buried alive without a casket in a six-foot-deep grave.

Harry S. Truman, an American politician, served as Vice President for about three months until President Roosevelt died. Truman is infamous for dropping the atomic bomb on Japan, which effectively ended the Second World War. He is also honored for signing the Marshall Plan, which improved post-war Europe’s agriculture and industries.