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FOR AGES 1 YEARS TO 99 YEARS
National Jukebox Day is widely celebrated in the US, specifically in San Francisco, California, where these music boxes were first created.
Music lovers celebrate this day by playing songs on jukeboxes. The day is also a staple for most people in the music industry and digital jukebox platforms.
The day was officially declared to be a day of celebration in 2017.
TouchTunes decided to pay a heartfelt tribute to the first jukebox installation and thus started a yearly tradition of celebrating the iconic jukebox and its many powerful emotions.
Music lovers need to know about the rich history of the jukebox before listening to records this Thanksgiving. Below is a brief timeline to learning more about this striking instrument.
There are no strict traditions to celebrate this unofficial holiday. Just make sure to respect all music while you listen in public and appreciate the artform in whichever ways possible.
Celebrating this day is as easy as it gets; Hunt down the bars, restaurants, and jook joints in your local area for these music players. If you do not find any such juke houses, tune in to the TouchTunes app and other digital jukeboxes. However, you must enjoy this day with friends and family by playing songs that stir your favorite jukebox memories.
Around 75% of the records produced in America during the '40s and '50s went directly to the jukeboxes.
The first nickel-and-the-slot machine Louis Glass and William S. Arnold created made around $1,000 in the first six months of its launch.
TouchTunes is used by more than 65,000 restaurants and bars in America.
The Amusement and Music Operators Association reported Patsy Cline's song 'Crazy' as the most played song on a jukebox in America.
People promote this day by consistently focusing on the jukebox and reviving the past. They also play records and the songs that once topped the charts.
This day is significant because it highlights music's importance in our lives. The jukebox is a classic example of the nostalgia of America's glorious past and is also a torchbearer of the new, coming-of-age devices built to celebrate music.
Admirers will get an opportunity to venture into the profoundly nostalgic past and discover more about the genres and artists associated mainly with the jukebox. It is an excellent opening for youngsters looking forward to trying the classics. This day also provides a sense of belonging to music lovers.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| November 25, 2020 | Wednesday |
| November 24, 2021 | Wednesday |
| November 23, 2022 | Wednesday |
| November 22, 2023 | Wednesday |
| November 27, 2024 | Wednesday |
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