National Crossword Puzzle Day
December 21 marks the day in 1913 when the first crossword puzzle was published.
National Crossword Puzzle Day on December 21 marks the anniversary of the first published crossword puzzle, which appeared in the New York World on December 21, 1913, created by journalist Arthur Wynne. The puzzle was an immediate hit and spawned a global industry. The New York Times crossword, whic