National DNA Day

About National DNA Day

National DNA Day commemorates the successful completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNAs double helix by James Watson and Francis Crick in 1953. National DNA Day is officially celebrated on April 25th and began after the first session of the 108th Congress passed concurrent resolutions designating the day in 2003. This annual celebration offers students, teachers and the public many exciting opportunities to learn about the latest advances in genomic research and explore what they may mean for their lives.

31Mar

National Bunsen Burner Day

• Science
• USA

The Bunsen Burner has been an essential part of science laboratories since the middle of the 19th century.

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24Apr

National Sense of Smell Day

• Science
• USA

Don't turn your nose up at this day, smell is probably our most under-appreciated sense.

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26Apr

National Richter Scale Day

• Science
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Richter Scale Day

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7May

National Space Day

• Science
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Space Day

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Day of the Alabai

• Animals
• Turkmenistan

Find out the dates, history and traditions of the Day of the Alabai.

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National East Meets West Day

• History
• USA

Also known as Elbe Day this day commemorates an important date in the second world war.

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National Hug a Plumber Day

• Occupation
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hug a Plumber Day

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National Telephone Day

• General
• USA

This is the one day of the year, when it's OK to 'phone it in'.

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