National Ian Day 2023: National Ian Day is annually observed on July 5. Ian is a masculine name of Scottish Gaelic origin and the Scottish equivalent of John. Both names are derived from the Hebrew name Joshua, which means “God is gracious.” There have been many notable Ians throughout history, including Ian Somerhalder of “The Vampire Diaries” renown. The purpose of National Ian Day is to honour all the wonderful Ians in the world and express our gratitude for them.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL IAN DAY
Numerous Ians populate the globe. They are ubiquitous! Various notable authors, musicians, and athletes share the same name. Among the notable Ians are actors Sir Ian McKellen, known for his role as Gandalf in the “Lord of the Rings” franchise, and Ian Somerhalder, who portrayed the brooding vampire Damon on “The Vampire Diaries.”
The supernatural teen drama television series “The Vampire Diaries” is based on L. J. Smith’s novel series of the same name. The series is set in the fictional Virginia community of Mystic Falls and follows the life of protagonist Elena Gilbert. Gilbert quickly falls in love with the vampire Stefan Salvatore, but their relationship is interrupted by Stefan’s older sibling, Damon. Somerhalder was appointed as Damon in June 2009, just a few months prior to the premiere of the series. Katherine Pierce transformed his character into a vampire 145 years before the pilot. Initially, he was portrayed as charming yet cruel, a night creature who delights in murdering and feeding on humans. Damon moves from being an emotionless antagonist to an anti-hero to one of the show’s two primary male protagonists over the course of the series.
The fanbase for “The Vampire Diaries” and its spin-off series is still prospering despite the show’s conclusion, and Somerhalder’s character has been a fan favourite since the show’s premiere. His image as a “bad boy” and Somerhalder’s dashing visage contribute to the character’s appeal.
5 FACTS ABOUT “THE VAMPIRE DIARIES”
It is highly popular
The premiere was one of the most-watched on the CW at the time.
Its characters’ names were nearly distinct.
The vampire brothers, Stefan and Damon, nearly had the now-iconic surname Whitmore instead of Salvatore.
It is based on a novel.
The series is based on the same-named novel series.
It includes 1990s music.
The sixth season of the show was titled after songs published in the 1990s.
It reached full circle
The episodes of the final season were named after quotes from the first season.
NATIONAL IAN DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | July 5 | Wednesday |
| 2024 | July 5 | Friday |
| 2025 | July 5 | Saturday |
| 2026 | July 5 | Sunday |
| 2027 | July 5 | Monday |
