National Disc Jockey Day - January 20

It’s time to celebrate National Disc Jockey Day. This national day is celebrated every year on January 20.

It’s a day that pays tribute to DJs who play the music and spin the records that we love to hear.

Keep reading to learn interesting facts about DJs, and get ways to celebrate National Disc Jockey Day.

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Interesting facts about being a disc jockey

National Disc Jockey Day is also known as National DJ Day, Disc Jockey Day and DJ Day. Brush up on your knowledge of the disc jockey with these fun facts.

A disc jockey (usually called a DJ) is a person who plays recorded music in front of a live audience. This can take place in person or on a program such as a radio show.
There are several types of DJs but the most common types are: radio DJs, club DJs and party DJs.
Another type of DJ is called a turtablist. They use turntables to manipulate sounds on vinyl records.
The first disc jockey was actually an experiment! In 1909, a sixteen-year-old boy named Ray Newby played the first records over the airwaves long before the words disc jockey even existed.
Disc Jockeys used to hide the labels of their records so listeners would have to guess which records the tracks they played were from.
In the ’70s, party goers would come to hear and see 2 DJs at the same party blasting each other with their sounds – this became known as a DJ soundclash.
Being a DJ requires being a person in a highly skilled technical art form. It has a deep history and takes hours of practice which needs a high level of musical knowledge.
Walter Winchell coined the term disc jockey in the 1930s.
The salary of a professional disc jockey can range from $10.00 to $124, depending on their experience.

How to observe National DJ Day

Start your morning with a cup of coffee in a special DJ mug.
Have a party and be the DJ yourself. Be sure to wear a special DJ t-shirt!
Learn how to be a with DJing for Dummies.
Phone in to a radio show and give them a request for one of your favorite songs. While you’re talking to them, make sure to thank the DJ for doing such a great job making music for National DJ Day.
Use the hashtags #NationalDiscJockey #NationalDJDay and #DJDay to spread the word about the day on social media.

More January 20 national days

Did you enjoy learning about National Disc Jockey Day? Well you’re in luck, January 20 is host to more than just one national day!

Here is a complete list of all the January 20 national days:

National Disc Jockey Day
National Cheese Lover’s Day
National Buttercrunch Day
Penguin Awareness Day
Take a Walk Outdoors Day
Camcorder Day
International Day of Acceptance

For more reasons to celebrate this month be sure to check out this list of national days in January and these January food holidays.

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