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Lola Christina Alao

INSANE: Seven reasons to smile on world smile day | Rare Historical Photos

The day was created by Harvey Ball, a commercial artist from Worcester

(Picture: REUTERS/Sean Yong)

October 7 is World Smile Day, an annual day created by Harvey Ball, a commercial artist from Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1963.

The creator of the smiley face established World Smile Day because he was concerned about the over-commercialisation of his symbol.

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