Nobel Prize Day

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Science

Nobel Prize Day in USA in 2020 — Nobel Prize Medal in Chemistry. Image by Adam Baker , via Flickr

About Nobel Prize Day

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Dates of Nobel Prize Day
2022 USA Saturday, December 10thNobel Prize Day 2021 USA Friday, December 10thNobel Prize Day 2020 USA Thursday, December 10thNobel Prize Day 2019 USA Tuesday, December 10thNobel Prize Day
Summary
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.

Nobel Prize day is observed to honor Nobel who signed his last will with Swedish-Norwegian Club. Nobel prizes are given to individuals who have achieved something of value.

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