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.

21May

World Metrology Day

• Science
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Metrology  Day

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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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20Jul

National Moon Day

• Science
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Moon 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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