National Fossil Day

About National Fossil Day

The National Park Service and the American Geosciences Institute host the annual National Fossil Day celebration during Earth Science Week in October.

National Fossil Day is a celebration organized to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils, as well as to foster a greater appreciation of their scientific and educational value.

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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25Apr

National DNA Day

• Science
• USA

Unlocking Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) continues to prove vital to medical research.

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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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International Top Spinning Day

• Action
• International

Originated by the Spinning Top and Yo-Yo Museum, this is an annual celebration of this timeless child's toy and scientific device!

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National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work/School Day

• Action
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work/School Day

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National Emergency Nurse’s Day

• Occupation
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Emergency Nurse’s Day

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National Stop Bullying Day

• Human Rights
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Stop Bullying Day

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