Some Background.
You may be surprised to know that the holiday has quite the history dating back to 1900s when there were "Happy Hour" social clubs in some major cities.
The Happy Hour, as we know it today, got started in the early 1900s during the Mexican American war.
Bored reporters covering the war were desperate for copy. That was obvious when you read an article in the "Washington Times" on May 1, 1914, that had this lead,
"The Happy Hour aboard ship makes U.S. Tars (short for "tar heels" a slang for sailors from North Carolina) contented. After a busy day, happy hours boosted moral with boxing matches, dancing, and drinking."
After WW II came to an end Happy Hours were the thing. The relaxing practice had spread throughout the U.S. Navy.
It wasn't long before Happy Hours were a staple at bars across the country.
I'm sorry to report that I couldn't discover who actually gets credit for this alcoholic celebration. I'm guessing one of those Tar Heels was the creator of this salubrious holiday.
As it stands, at the end of the day lets meet at a bar, say around 6:00 p.m. virtually? Name the bar. I'll be there. Cheers! Sante! Skal! Salute! L'chaim! Chok dee!
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