National Memo Day
May 20, 2013
Take this down: May 21st is National Memo Day.
Fun Facts:
- In 1968, a chemist at the 3M company was trying to develop a super-strength adhesive, but instead created a low-tack, reusable, pressure-sensitive adhesive. 22 years later, in 1980, they finally figured out how to use this adhesive, and the Post-It Note was born.
- The yellow color came about because the development team borrowed yellow scrap paper from the lab next door.
- In 1978, the residents of Boise, Idaho became the first to try Post-Its, with free samples throughout the city.
Today, there are all sorts of note-taking products to help your brain manage its workload. Celebrate National Memo Day by noting which notes you need.