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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National STEM 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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Children's Day

• Family
• Brazil

Falling on a national holiday, this is a popular day to give presents to children.

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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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World Arthritis Day

• Health
• International

Arthritis is a disease that affects approximately 350 million people worldwide, including nearly 40 million people in the United States.

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Christopher Columbus Day

• People
• Italy

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Christopher Columbus Day in Italy.

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