National Billiards & Pool Day
August 9, 2025-August 9, 2025 -
USA, USA
The background of the games of billiards and pool can be followed back all the way to the 15th century. This was when billiards began to be played in France and northern Europe, presumably as a sort of indoor version of croquet for when the weather wasn’t cooperating. The original game had green “grass” on the table, six pockets on the side, and even a hoop in the middle to be used as a target for their “indoor croquet”.
The games of billiards and pool have evolved since that time, with cultural mentions along the way, like in Shakespeare’s 17th century tragedy, Antony and Cleopatra. The Industrial Revolution brought various tweaks to the game, including changing the shape of the sticks from mallets to cues, and adding special tips to the end for spin.
When billiards made its way to the United States, the history of the game made changes across the ocean. Billiards, pool and even snooker have all developed in their own ways to offer unique versions of play that are preferred in various places.
09 Aug 25
00:00 - 23:59
National Billiards & Pool Day
