| 2023 in American public domain | |
|---|---|
.jpg) The Jazz Singer, the first feature-length film with synchronized sound, notably became public domain in 2023.[1] | |
| Nickname | Public Domain Day |
| Date(s) | January 1, 2023 |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Country | United States |
| Previous event | 2022 in American public domain |
| Next event | 2024 in American public domain |
Under the Copyright Term Extension Act, books published in 1927, films released in 1927, and other works published in 1927, entered the public domain in 2023. Unpublished works whose authors died in 1952 entered the public domain.
- ^ Magazine, Smithsonian; Wexler, Ellen (29 December 2022). "These Works Are Now in the Public Domain". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2 January 2024.