As a result, asking someone for their “John Hancock” is to ask them for their signature. This anecdote seemed fitting to share with my readers before I delve a bit into National Handwriting ...
Handwriting (symbols) was first used in 3100 BC for list making. It was a counting of beer rations for workers.
Jan. 23, is the birthday of John Hancock — the first man to sign the Declaration of Independence — and in a nod to his place in history, it’s also National Handwriting Day. In 2010, a ...
The gatherings were held around National Handwriting Day—celebrated on John Hancock’s birthday. Dozens of people turned out for six events at libraries, a church and a pub to transcribe the ...