National Moon Day🌕

About National Moon Day

“That one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” – Neil Armstrong’s first words from the moon were heard all over the Earth on this day in 1969.

Neil Armstrong was Spacecraft Commander for Apollo 11 (July 16-2l, 1969) the first manned lunar landing mission, and holds the distinction of being the first man to walk on the moon.  On July 20th 1969, he stepped off the Lunar Module named "Eagle", onto the surface of the moon

National Moon Day was proclaimed in 1971 by the then US President Richard Nixon to honour the anniversary of man's first moon landing.

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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27Apr

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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3May

National Space Day

• Science
• USA

National Space Day, an out-of-this-world celebration and is always celebrated on the first Friday in May.

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International Chess Day ♞

• Sports
• International

Played by millions of people worldwide, chess is believed to be derived from the Indian game chaturanga sometime before the 7th century.

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National Lollipop Day 🍭

• Food
• USA

This observance day for a popular treat will take some licking.

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National Hot Dog Day 🌭

• Food
• USA

From its humble beginnings as a street food staple to its iconic status at baseball games and backyard barbecues, the hot dog has become a symbol of community, joy, and all things Americana.

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National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day

• Alcohol
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day

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