The origins of 4/20 are still a bit hazy.
April 20th is known as “4/20” and has become an unofficial holiday for potheads across the world. The day is observed by marijuana smokers and enthusiasts, who gather in public places to celebrate cannabis culture. The origins of 4/20 are hazy, but it’s thought that the term originated in California sometime in the 1970s. It’s also thought that April 20th was chosen because it’s a date that holds no real significance, so it wouldn’t be associated with any particular event or holiday.
In recent years, the day has been used to protest against marijuana laws and advocate for legalization. There are some who believe that 4/20 was started by high school students in San Rafael, California during 1971 or 1972. However, this is disputed by others who claim that they were smoking pot at a party on April 20th 1971 when they decided to meet up again on the same day every year from then on.
