Highlights from Harry Potter’s 20th year anniversary

It’s 20 years since Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone was first published on June 26 1997 and many are celebrating the anniversary on social media. Let’s look at the magical highlights from the day.

Twitter marked the occasion with their very own Harry Potter themed emoji:

Introducing a new Twitter emoji celebrating the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone! #HarryPotter20 pic.twitter.com/9ueEBjCZon

— Harry Potter Film (@HarryPotterFilm) June 26, 2017

Before author JK Rowling thanked fans for being “wonderful” over the years:

20 years ago today a world that I had lived in alone was suddenly open to others. It's been wonderful. Thank you.#HarryPotter20

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2017

Many fans have paid their tributes to Rowling on this celebratory day, as well as actors from the films such as Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) and Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) amongst others. Check them out below:

Dear @jk_rowling, You've given my family a gift we'll carry with us through every phase of our lives. Thank you. #HarryPotter20 pic.twitter.com/ahmJ7dzHDf

— charlie capen (@charliecapen) June 26, 2017

Can you believe it's Harry Potter's 20th birthday today? Good luck with #DiscoPigs20 @Evy_Lynch – lovely to see you pic.twitter.com/GPYx82UKKU

— Lorraine (@lorraine) June 26, 2017

The #CursedChild cast celebrate #HarryPotter20! The #PhilosophersStone was first published on this day 20 years ago. pic.twitter.com/3QqNRRXbwO

— Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (@CursedChildLDN) June 26, 2017

Happy #HarryPotter20 anniversary @JK_Rowling! pic.twitter.com/DQd2QY22qD

— Flickreel (@Flickreel) June 26, 2017

Well @piersmorgan is certainly in the mood for #20YearsOfHarryPotter ? pic.twitter.com/6TjtEoEx2S

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) June 26, 2017

Still waiting on my letter from Hogwarts #HarryPotter20 pic.twitter.com/ez1S4QJmlY

— Doug The Pug (@itsdougthepug) June 26, 2017

Blessed to have been a tiny part in the 20 years of magic #20YearsOfHarryPotter ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️ pic.twitter.com/IUbY5y8UVh

— Jessie Cave (@jessiecave) June 26, 2017

20 amazing years ago today @jk_rowling unleashed the speccy one. Will I one day go from least to most popular? #sad https://t.co/666ingAJF6

— Jason Isaacs (@jasonsfolly) June 26, 2017

Congratulations & Thank u.#thedeatheater
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— JON CAMPLING Actor/Learner (@joncampling) June 26, 2017

@jk_rowling Thanks for bringing all generations of my family together reading the SAME BOOKS. #unheardof. Stories of love & goodness… https://t.co/fVBxhtbqA5

— Dawn French ?? (@Dawn_French) June 26, 2017

She had a vision. Congratulations @jk_rowling ⚡️#HarryPotter20 pic.twitter.com/07O1jZ8o2P

— Bonnie Wright (@thisisbwright) June 26, 2017

It's been 20 years since Harry Potter and The Philosophers Stone was released in the UK! I feel so old #HarryPotter20 pic.twitter.com/5I7slsFMhg

— Jack Mull (@J4CKMULL) June 26, 2017