National Thesaurus Day is celebrated on January 18 every year. the day also honors Peter Mark Roget, the author of Roget’s Thesaurus, who was born on this day in 1779. Roget titled the book “Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases Classified and Arranged to Facilitate the Expression of Ideas and Assist in Literary Composition.
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Who is Peter Mark Roget?
- Peter Mark Roget was born on 18 January 1779 and died on 12 September 1869.
- He was a British physician, natural theologian, lexicographer, and founding secretary of The Portico Library.
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National Thesaurus Day – Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 18 | Thursday |
| 2025 | January 18 | Saturday |
| 2026 | January 18 | Sunday |
| 2027 | January 18 | Monday |
| 2028 | January 18 | Tuesday |