What is 420 Day? Know Amazing Facts About 420 Day That You Probably Didn’t Know-420 is a code-term used primarily in North America that refers to the consumption of cannabis. The term was popularized by Northern California marijuana users in the early 1990s. April 20th, or 4/20, is recognized internationally as a day to celebrate cannabis culture.
Here are some interesting facts about 420 Day:
1.First documented use of the term “420”
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The first documented use of the term “420” was in 1971 by a group of high school students in San Rafael, California.
The term “420” was coined by a group of high school students in 1971 who used it to refer to the time of day they would meet to smoke marijuana. The number “420” has since been adopted by the cannabis culture as a symbol for marijuana consumption.
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Every year on April 20th, cannabis enthusiasts around the world come together to celebrate 420 day. Here are some interesting facts about this unofficial holiday:
What is 420 Day?
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– 420 Day is not an official holiday, but it is celebrated annually by cannabis enthusiasts all over the world.
– The origin of 420 day is unknown, but many believe that it originated from a group of high school students in California in the 1970s.
-420 day is celebrated as a day to celebrate cannabis culture and legalize marijuana.
– April 20th is also known as 4/20, which is derived from the police code for marijuana possession
2. Many theories as to where the term “420
There are many theories as to where the term “420” originated, but no one knows for sure. One popular theory is that it originated from a police code for marijuana possession.
Police code for marijuana possession
There are many theories about the origin of the term “420,” but the most popular one is that it originated from a police code for marijuana possession. According to this theory, a group of high school students in California in the early 1970s used the term to describe the time of day they would meet to smoke marijuana.
States where recreational and medical marijuana are legal
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Oregon
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Washington, DC
Another popular theory is that “420” was originally a code used by cannabis dealers to indicate that they were carrying a high-quality product. This theory is supported by the fact that “420” is also the name of a strain of cannabis.
3. April 20th has been recognized as an international day to celebrate cannabis culture since 1998.
States and territories where ‘comprehensive’ medical marijuana is legal
Here are the states and U.S. territories with comprehensive medical marijuana laws:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Delaware
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- New Hampshire
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Utah
- West Virginia
- Guam
- Puerto Rico
- U.S. Virgin Islands
4. Many large-scale events celebrating cannabis culture are held on April 20th each year, including massive smoke outs, concerts, and rallies.
States with low THC/CBD medical marijuana allocations
There are at least 10 states that allow certain medical patients access to products containing THC (the main psychoactive compound in marijuana) and high amounts of cannabidiol (CBD) under limited circumstances or as a legal defense. It also includes:
- Georgia
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Tennessee
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
States with no cannabis access laws
- Idaho
- Kansas
- Nebraska
5. In some states, such as Colorado and Washington, 420 has been made into an official holiday.
Support for marijuana legalization flies high
In a 2021 Gallup poll, marijuana legalization hit a record high, with 68% of participants supporting it.
Meanwhile, cannabis is one of the fastest-growing industries in the nation. Sales of adult-use and medical marijuana hit $25 billion in 2021, according to a report by Leafly, that was created in partnership with the cannabis economic analysis firm Whitney Economics. Researchers also found last year was the first time that job creation in the marijuana industry exceeded six figures, with 107,059 new jobs created, compared to 32,700 in 2019.
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