Tall Men Shoes — the leader in the elevator shoe (shoes that increase the height of their wearers) market— is founded in Southern California.
Napoleon Bonaparte, falsely considered to be a short man, became Emperor of the French.
Queen Elizabeth I is painted wearing a pair of heels, making her the first person to be documented wearing them.
Chopines are shoes that raised their wearers up to 18 inches. These shoes protected clothes from mud and street dust. They became very popular in Venice and were worn by noblewomen and courtesans.
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He's quite possibly the greatest classical composer of all time. Beethoven was nearly deaf during the final decade of his life.
This Soviet pilot and cosmonaut became the first human to journey into outer space — completing one orbit of Earth in 1961.
Tall, average, short, doesn’t matter — on National Short Person Day, make it a priority to acknowledge the many positives of being short. For instance, point out to people in your life who are short — or remind yourself — that being short means your have more legroom on airplanes and in cars. Also, you have your choice of petite or normal clothing sections, and you don’t have to worry about blocking a person’s view at a concert or movie theater.
Make sure you let the short people in your life know how great they are. Whether you shoot them a text telling them it’s National Short Person Day, or call them up to let them know how great they are, just make sure they feel loved and accepted.
Make the decision to stay away from any shoes that’ll add height and instead show your support by wearing the flattest shoes you own.
Whether you’re a short person or have short people in your life, National Short Person Day serves as a reminder to accept people for who they are. Let's certainly not judge anyone based on their height. And remember, it's a time to point out that no matter what sets us apart from one another, it’s important to embrace the differences.
Different heights, sizes, and ethnicities — among other traits that set us apart — is what makes the world so special. Luckily, National Short Person Day serves as yet another way to celebrate diversity.
Fortunately, the positive vibes of National Short Person Day encourage short people to own their height. So stand...tall? You know what we mean.