People celebrate Popeye Day on January 17 every year. Popeye debuted in a comic strip titled “Thimble Theatre.” Elzie Crisler (E.C.) Segar initiated it on January 17, 1929. The comic was originally focused on Olive Oyl, however, the popularity of Popeye changed that. By 1933, Popeye had his cartoon series.
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Popeye Day – History
The Popeye masterpiece was created by the cartoonist and writer from Illinois, Elzie Crisler (E.C.) Segar in 1919. Popeye took years for the first appearance of Popeye. Seger released “Popeye in the Thimble Theatre”.
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Popeye Day – Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 17 | Wednesday |
| 2025 | January 17 | Friday |
| 2026 | January 17 | Saturday |
| 2027 | January 17 | Sunday |
| 2028 | January 17 | Monday |
Popeye Day – FAQs
Why was Popeye banned?
Popeye has been certified with an age rating of 18 due to smoking.