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.

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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18Oct

National Exascale Day

• Science
• USA

Find out the history and background to National Exascale Day

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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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