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.

10Dec

Dewey Decimal System Day

• Science
• USA

File this holiday under library related observances. Top shelf just after ISBN Number Day.

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10Dec

Nobel Prize Day

• Science
• USA

On 27 November 1895, Alfred Nobel signed his will, giving the largest share of his fortune to a series of prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature and Peace – the Nobel Prizes.

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9Jan

National Static Electricity Day

• Science
• USA

It might sound boring and sciencey - but with a balloon this becomes a hair-raising holiday!

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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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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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