The first emoji was created in 1999 by Shigetaka Kurita, a Japanese designer, for a mobile internet platform.
There are over 3,600 emojis in the Unicode Standard, with new additions each year to reflect evolving communication needs.
The most popular emoji is the laughing face emoji (😂), which is widely used to convey humor and joy in digital conversations.
The least popular emoji is the pig face emoji (🐷), which is used less frequently compared to other emojis.
Emojis are utilized in over 100 billion text messages each day, showcasing their immense popularity and significance in modern communication.
The date of July 17th was chosen for World Emoji Day because it is the date displayed on the calendar emoji, representing the birth of iCal on Apple devices.
The Unicode Consortium is responsible for approving and standardizing new emojis, ensuring consistency across different platforms and devices.
The word “emoji” comes from the Japanese words “e” (picture) and “moji” (character).