Talk Like a Pirate Day Timeline

September, 2002

First National Talk Like a Pirate Day

After humorist Dave Barry wrote about the new fake holiday in his column, people nationwide started celebrating TLAP Day.

1807

Girls rule

Female pirate Ching Chih commands a fleet of 800 ships and more than 100,000 pirates.

1650-1680

"Golden age of piracy"

The increase in maritime trade and travel between Europe, the Americas, and Africa provided ample opportunities for Caribbean pirates.