
There is not one day of International Puzzle Day. There are two versions of this day. This day is about the day associated with inventor Ernõ Rubik. The other day will take place on 2January 29
Ernõ Rubik

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Early life and education
Ernő Rubik was born at a time of great upheaval. His father, Ernő Rubik Sr. was an engineer who designed gliders, and his mother, Magdolna Szántó, was a poet and artist1. Rubik grew up in an environment that combined both technical and artistic influences, which would greatly influence his later work.
The Rubik's Cube
The original version of this invention was only 57 mm. high and composed of 27 parts, with the visible sides being surfaces of smaller cubes. These smaller cubes are 1/3 of the cube itself.
Rubik has also contributed to the education and promotion of science and technology. He has written several books on mathematics and puzzles, and he has lectured around the world. In 2007, he founded the Rubik Foundation, an organisation dedicated to promoting science and technology education in Hungary.
Impact
Personal life and legacy
Ernő Rubik is a modest and reclusive person who is rarely in the limelight. He still lives in Budapest and remains actively involved in the world of puzzles and games. In 2020, he published his memoir, “Cubed: The Puzzle of Us All,” in which he describes his life and career and reflects on the impact of his invention.
Fair choice?
Ernő Rubik’s contribution a fair choice for International Puzzle Day? Or is the January choice a better idea? In short, Ernő Rubik, John Spilsbury or maybe both? So until a final choice is made, there will be two days dedicated to puzzles.