National Bunsen Burner Day

About National Bunsen Burner Day

A Bunsen burner, named after Robert Bunsen, is a common piece of laboratory equipment that produces a single open gas flame, which is used for heating, sterilization, and combustion. The gas can be natural gas or a liquefied petroleum gas, such as propane, butane, or a mixture of both.

Robert Bunsen was born on this day in 1811.

30Jun

National Meteor Watch Day

• Science
• USA

Meteor showers are some of the best light shows that the solar system puts on for us.

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17Jul

National Yellow Pig Day

• Science
• USA

Yellow Pig Day originated in the 1960s when two math students from Princeton spent a long time analysing the number 17.

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13Oct

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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19Oct

National Exascale Day

• Science
• USA

Find out the history and background to National Exascale Day

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Eiffel Tower Day

• History
• International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Eiffel Tower Day.

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World Backup Day

• Science
• International

DON'T BE AN APRIL FOOL. Be prepared. Back up your files on March 31st.

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Day of the Taco

• Food
• Mexico

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of the Taco

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National Clams on the Half Shell Day

• Food
• USA

A day to come out of your shell and celebrate this healthy and luxurious seafood.

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