📍 Spokane
City in Washington State where Father's Day was first celebrated in 1910.
| Aliases | Lilac City |
|---|---|
| Alternate names | Spokane, Washington |
| Entity type | 📍 Place |
| Permanent ID | E025 |
| Parent topic | Geography & Travel |
| Wikidata | Q482805 |
| Wikipedia | Spokane,_Washington |
About Spokane
Spokane, Washington, is the birthplace of Father's Day: Sonora Smart Dodd proposed the holiday there in 1909, and the first celebration was held in the city on 19 June 1910.
The city embraces the legacy — the Dodd home survives as a landmark — making Spokane the permanent answer to 'where did Father's Day begin?'
Timeline
| 1881 | Incorporated as a city. |
| 1909 | Dodd proposes Father's Day. |
| 1910 | First Father's Day celebrated, June 19. |
| 1974 | Hosts the World's Fair (Expo '74). |
Famous Examples & Highlights
- Birthplace of Father's Day (1910)
- Sonora Smart Dodd's home city
- 'Lilac City' nickname
- Washington State
Relationships
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
Parent & Child Topics
Parent: Geography & Travel
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Full guides and practice quizzes: Father's Day Quiz.