Sadie Hawkins Day is observed in the United States every November 15. This pseudo-holiday and folk event originated from the comic strip Li’l Abner, created by Al Capp, which ran from 1934 to 1977. The story of Sadie Hawkins, a 35-year-old spinster whose father organized a foot race among eligible bachelors to determine who would marry her, inspired the celebration. On this day, many high schools, middle schools, and colleges host informal dance events where female students invite male students, reversing traditional gender roles. The event encourages women and girls to take the initiative in asking boys or men out on dates or to dances. Although the exact date of the original race was not specified in the comic, the established observance of Sadie Hawkins Day has become a popular tradition in American educational institutions.