National Paper Airplane Day

National Paper Airplane Day is an unofficial observance, celebrated on April 26 each year in the United States

United States

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

 to commemorate the simple aeronautical toy

Toy

A toy is any object that can be used for play. Toys are associated commonly with children and pets. Playing with toys is often thought to be an enjoyable means of training the young for life in human society. Different materials are used to make toys enjoyable and cuddly to both young and old...

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Paper airplane day celebrations typically include social gatherings at which participants create and fly paper airplanes. These events often feature contests in two basic flight categories: "distance" and "time in air".