World Marbles Day is observed on Good Friday every year. In 2024, it will take place on March 29. It aims to commemorate the first British Marbles Championship that took place in England in 1588. The game of marbles has become an annual championship and is held in Tinsley Green, England.
History of World Marbles Day
In 1858, The first British Marbles Championship was held in Tinsley Green, England. Giles and Hodge competed against each other in ‘all known sports’ to vie for the hand of a milk maiden called Joan. In 1938, The contest was renamed to the ‘British and World Marbles Championship’ from ‘British Marbles Championship’.
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How to Celebrate World Marbles Day
Learn how to play – You can take some time out to learn the rules of the game if you have not heard about this game.
Plan a marbles party – You can also conduct the marble party with your friends and family members.
Watch videos online – On the internet, you can watch tons of videos of the championship available online so you can participate.
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Timeline
- 1588 – The Contest was held Between Giles and Hodge in Tinsley Green, England.
- 1932 – The marbles tournament was again revived in England.
- 1938 – The name ‘British Marbles Championship’ was renamed to ‘British and World Marbles Championship.’
- 1962 – Glass marbles took the place of clay marbles in the game.
Dates
Year | Date | Day |
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2022 | April 15 | Friday |
2023 | April 7 | Friday |
2024 | March 29 | Friday |
2025 | April 18 | Friday |
2026 | April 3 | Friday |
FAQs
It is observed on Good Friday every year.