| Kobe Bryant Day | |
|---|---|
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| Also called | Black Mamba Day, Mamba Day |
| Observed by | Los Angeles (since 2016) Orange County (since 2020) NBA (since 2020) |
| Significance | Numbers worn on Bryant's jerseys Day after Bryant's birthday |
| Date | August 24 |
Kobe Bryant Day (also called Mamba Day[a]) is a day that is celebrated on August 24 in Los Angeles and Orange County[2] commemorating the life of basketball player Kobe Bryant.[3] The date was chosen as the holiday because of Bryant's numbers on his jerseys (8 and 24),[4] as well as it being the day after his birthday, August 23.[5] On July 27, 2021, California Congresswoman Michelle Steel introduced a resolution that would recognize the day nationally.[6][7][8]
- ^ Mike, Chiari (April 7, 2016). "Kobe Bryant to Be Honored by Nike on April 13 with 'Mamba Day'". Bleacher Report.
- ^ "Two Calif. Counties Designate Today as Kobe Bryant Day". WRC-TV. August 24, 2020.
- ^ Aviles, Gwen (August 13, 2020). "Local officials in California declare Aug. 24 Kobe Bryant Day". NBC News.
- ^ Bieler, Des (August 22, 2016). "Los Angeles declares 'Kobe Bryant Day' set for 8/24 (get it?)". The Washington Post.
- ^ Gawley, Paige (August 25, 2020). "Vanessa Bryant Posts Message of Gratitude for Kobe Bryant Day: 'It Takes a Village'". Entertainment Tonight.
- ^ "O.C. Rep. Michelle Steel is asking Congress to designate Aug. 24 as 'Kobe Bryant Day'". Ktla.com. 27 July 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- ^ "OC congresswoman introduces resolution to designate Aug. 24 as Kobe Bryant Day". Abc7.com. 27 July 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- ^ Lejeune, Tristan (27 July 2021). "California Republican seeks to make Aug. 24 'Kobe Bryant Day'". TheHill.com. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
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