National Astronaut Day👨‍🚀

About National Astronaut Day

National Astronaut Day has been celebrated on May 5th since 2016. The day commemorates the first time an American, Alan Shepard, went to space.

Alan Shepard. (November 18, 1923 – July 21, 1998) was an American astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot, and businessman. In 1961, he became the second person and the first American to travel into space, and in 1971, he walked on the Moon.

16Oct

National Fossil Day

• Science
• USA

A celebration organized by the National Park Service to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils.

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18Oct

National Exascale Day

• Science
• USA

Find out the history and background to National Exascale Day

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23Oct

National Mole Day

• Science
• USA

October 23, denoted 10/23 in the US, is recognized by some as Mole Day. It is an informal holiday in honor of the unit among chemists.

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8Nov

National STEM Day 🔬

• Science
• USA

National STEM Day celebrates science, technology, engineering, and medicine education within the United States.

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Dutch Heritage Day

• Culture
• Canada

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Liberation day

• Military
• Denmark

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Liberation day

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Cinco de Mayo

• History
• International

Cinco de Mayo is one of two days, which mark Mexico's independence from foreign rulers

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National Open Farm Day

• Nature
• Ireland

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Open Farm Day

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