Tin Can Day

Tin cans are defined as air tight containers made of thin metal for the storage of food or other goods. Tin cans are often opened by a tool that cuts or tears the metal, although more and more now are opened using a pull tab.


The first patent for the tin canning process was granted to Peter Durand on January 19th 1810.

Did You Know : not all cans are made of tin. Most are made of tin coated steel known as tinplate This is because real tin will rust and react with food and liquids.





tin cans are defined as air-tight containers made of thin metal for the storage of food or other goods. Tin cans are often opened by a tool that cuts or tears the metal, although more and more now are opened using a pull tab.