Paper airplanes are the most basic form of entertainment available to many. They're inexpensive to make and extremely fun to play with, so go outside today and have a blast with your folded companion. Try out new folding techniques and have distance competitions with friends. You're guaranteed to have a blast!

National Airplane Day commemorates a childhood game staple on May 26th of every year.

The paper airplane is believed to have been invented in Ancient China over 2000 years ago, though we doubt it was called an airplane as it is today. Despite the centuries long history of the paper plane itself, we are unable to determine who established National Paper Airplane Day as a holiday.