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.

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

National STEM Day celebrates science, technology, engineering, and medicine education within the United States.

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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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World Bread Day 🍞

• Food
• International

World Bread Day is celebrated on Oct 16 to commemorate the anniversary of the creation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

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Department Store Day

• General
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Department Store Day

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Global Cat Day

• Pets
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Global Cat Day

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National Dictionary Day

• General
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Dictionary Day

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