Worcester native and freelance artist Harvey Ball, inventor of the iconic smiley face, created World Smile Day in 1999 to encourage people to devote one day to smiles and kind acts. The event is held ...

As the story goes, Worcester commercial artist Harvey Ball crafted the simple image of a turned-up mouth in 1963 as part of a campaign by Worcester Mutual Fire Insurance to promote good will in its ...

Ask any Worcester resident about Harvey Ball and they'll give you a smile in return. "Harvey Ball and Smiley are really one of the wonderful points of pride for Worcester," said WooSox President Dr.

WORCESTER — Sixty years ago, freelance artist Harvey Ball came up with the beloved smiley face. World Smile Day, a recognition of happy things, is Friday. On that day, the Worcester Historical Museum ...

WORCESTER — The whole world will be smiling with you on Oct. 4 for "World Smile Day." Worcester native and freelance artist Harvey Ball, inventor of the iconic smiley face, created "World Smile Day" ...