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.

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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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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National Zucchini Bread Day

• Food
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Zucchini Bread Day

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