Balloons Around the World Day is celebrated on October 1 and honors the fun and decorative use of balloons, which have been a part of celebrations for nearly 200 years. The day encourages people globally to engage with balloons, which are commonly used in holiday and party decorations for both children and adults. Historically, balloons have served various purposes beyond decoration, including scientific experiments, medical applications, and military uses. The first modern rubber balloons were invented by Michael Faraday in 1824 for his hydrogen experiments, and they were later commercialized by Thomas Hancock. Balloons Around the World Day was established in 2000 by Jeff Brown to promote the use of balloons in festivities.