National Space Day

About National Space Day

In 1997, the Lockheed Martin Corporation introduced National Space Day as a one-off event, and it was later expanded to International Space Day in 2001, by former astronaut and senator John Glenn.

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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12Oct

National Fossil Day

• Science
• USA

A celebration organized by the National Park Service to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils.

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Dutch Heritage Day

• Culture
• Canada

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Dutch Heritage Day

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Liberation day

• Military
• Denmark

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Liberation day

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World Password Day

• Action
• International

This day was created to raise awareness about the importance of using strong passwords.

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Cinco de Mayo

• History
• International

Cinco de Mayo is one of two days, which mark Mexico's independence from foreign rulers

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