Roald Dahl Day is celebrated annually worldwide on 13th September in honor of one of the most beloved writer and storyteller of all time and this day pays a tribute to him.
This day also commemorates the birth anniversary of Roald Dahl who was also a former RAF fighter pilot, intelligence officer, and diplomat. So yes truly a multitalented guy.
Although he was best known for his children’s fantasy novels, Dahl also written many adult fiction, short stories, and screenplays for hit films like “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.”
| Event | Roald Dahl Day |
|---|---|
| Date | September 13, 2022 |
| Day | Tuesday |
| Significance | Celebrated in honor of Roald Dahl |
| Observed by | United States |
Roald Dahl Day History:
Roald Dahl was born on 13th September, 1916 at Villa Marie, Fairwater Road, in Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, to Norwegians Harald Dahl and Sofie Magdalene Dahl. Dahl's father, a wealthy shipbroker, had immigrated to the UK from Sarpsborg in Norway and settled in Cardiff in the 1880s.
He was named after Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, Dahl exhibited an adventurous spirit from an early age only. After he finished school, he worked for Shell Petroleum in present-day Tanzania, then became an aircraftman for the Royal Air Force in 1939.
When the World War 2 started he took parts in many operations as a fighter pilot. During which he narrowly survived a desert crash landing and Battle of Athens. Dahl then received an appointment as assistant air attache at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C. And his role was to supply intelligence between the governments of UK and USA.
Dahl’s military career inspired much of his early writing. His first published story recounts his crash landing, while his first children’s book, “The Gremlins,” features mischievous creatures which are trying to sabotage RAF aircraft. Then he went on to writing more than 30 novels, creating iconic characters including Willy Wonka, Matilda, and Mr. Fox, and dozens of screenplays for shows including “Alfred Hitchcock Presents.”
Dahl went on to write some of the best-loved children's stories of the 20th century, such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, The Witches, Fantastic Mr Fox, The BFG, The Twits and George's Marvellous Medicine. Later he also tried his hands at writing various adult literature as well and also went on to write screenplays for movies like "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang."
Roald Dahl Day Significance:
Roald Dahl's writing style is known for its unique, often original vocabulary, humorous poems, and ability to write from a child’s perspective. His books, though full is of dark settings and gray characters, ultimately it shows good and kind children triumphing over evil adults or monsters.
Dahl had the ability to bring readers into his wildly original imaginational world with funny and crazy characters with very touching storylines which always had a lesson for the kids. And that's why many of his novels and stories have been adapted into dozens of plays and films.
Roald Dahl who was born 1916 to Norwegian parents in UK, led a full and fascinating life before becoming one of the best-known and best-selling authors of the 20th century and most beloved among and so the personality like this must be celebrated and that's why we observes the Roald Dahl Day annually on his birth anniversary.
This day celebrates his overall life and a legacy which he has created as one of the most prominent novelist of modern times. And thus it encourages all of the people especially all the booklovers around the world to honor him and celebrate this day by paying a tribute to this legendary writer and making other aware about it as well.
Roald Dahl Day Activities:
Has it been a while since you read your favorite Dahl novel or you have never read any of Dahl's novel before? Well whatever the case is, use this Roald Dahl Day as an opportunity to immerse yourself in one of his fantasy worlds and reading is a good habit too so why not.
Roald Dahl’s books have been adapted into d many popular movies. Find your favorite adaptation of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “The Fantastic Mr. Fox,” “Matilda,” or other Dahl novels and enjoy a nice time watching movies with your friends or family.
If you’re a Roald Dahl fan and already has a large collection of novels written by him, then help spread the love by donating a few of his books to your local library to make sure others have a chance to experience them too and if you don't want to destroy your collection then you can just give this book to any of your friend for some time so that they can read it as well.
Most Searched FAQs on Roald Dahl Day:
1. When is Roald Dahl Day is celebrated?
Roald Dahl Day is celebrated annually on 13th September.
2. What does Roald Dahl Day commemorates?
Roald Dahl Day commemorates the birth anniversary of British novelist Roald Dahl.
3. At what age children should read Roald Dahl's books?
Dahl’s special ability of storytelling has transformed countless children into readers, and the recommended age for them reading it is between ages 7-9.