13th AUGUST - INTERNATIONAL LEFTHANDERS DAY

The day is observed on 13 August to celebrate the uniqueness and differences of the left-handers.

It is an old saying that "right-handed people operate on the left side of the brain, which means that left-handed people are functioning on the right side.

International Lefthanders Day was launched by the Club as an annual event on 13th August, 1992 when lefthanders everywhere can celebrate their uniqueness and also increase awareness in the public about the advantages and disadvantages of being left-handed.
In 1990, the Left-Handers Club was formed with an objective to keep members in touch with developments, create their views known to manufacturers and others.
There is not yet any definite reason why some people are left-handed but it is said that about 13% of the population around the world is left-handed and it is thought to be genetic, it definitely runs in the families.

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