About International Darwin Day

How long until International Darwin Day?

International Darwin Day .

Dates of International Darwin Day

2027 USA Friday, February 12thInternational Darwin Day

2026 USA Thursday, February 12thInternational Darwin Day

2025 USA Wednesday, February 12thInternational Darwin Day

2024 USA Monday, February 12thInternational Darwin Day

2023 USA Sunday, February 12thInternational Darwin Day

Summary

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Darwin Day

Charles Darwin was born on 12 February 1809. The first International Darwin Day was celebrated in 1909. The purpose of holding this day is to honor the contributions by Darwin and promote scientific thinking.

The day was first celebrated in 1909 at the American Museum of Natural History. Thereafter the science groups and other organizations have been holding the event sporadically. The US made the day a national Holiday from 2015.

Did you know? Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln were born on the same day.

Did you know? Charles Darwin did not use the word ‘evolution’ in the first five editions of the ‘Origin of Species’.

Did you know? Before proposing to his cousin, Charles Darwin wrote a marriage pros-and-cons list. The pros included ‘constant companion’ and ‘better than a dog’, the cons ‘forced to visit relatives’ and ‘less money for books’.