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.

12Oct

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National STEM Day.

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Anzac Day

• Public Holiday
• Australia

Marks the anniversary of the first key military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.

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World Penguin Day

• Animals
• International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Penguin Day.

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Memorial Day

• History
• Israel

Israel's official remembrance day is commemorated on the day before Independence day

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Anzac Day

• Military
• New Zealand

Marks the anniversary of the first key military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.

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