‘1-4-3 Day’ in Pennsylvania: Celebrate kindness in honor of Mister Rogers

PITTSBURGH — Monday is “1-4-3 Day” in Pennsylvania.

It’s a day used to celebrate the legacy of Mister Rogers -- to show more kindness and gratitude to one another.

Rogers used 1-4-3 as a way of saying “I love you” on his TV show, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” It’s based on the number of letters in each word.

May 23 is also the 143rd day of the year.

This year, organizers said you can use the day to support relief efforts in Ukraine. Pennsylvania is home to more than 122,000 Ukrainians -- the second most of any state.

Mr. Rogers on "looking for the helpers" Mr. Rogers on "looking for the helpers"

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