World Metrology Day

About World Metrology Day

World Metrology Day is an annual celebration of the signature of the Metre Convention on 20 May 1875 by representatives of seventeen nations.

The Convention set the framework for global collaboration in the science of measurement and in its industrial, commercial and societal applications. The original aim of the Metre Convention - the world-wide uniformity of measurement - remains as important today as it was in 1875.

31Mar

National Bunsen Burner Day

• Science
• USA

The Bunsen Burner has been an essential part of science laboratories since the middle of the 19th century.

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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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29Apr

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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National Famine Commemoration Day

• History
• Ireland

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Famine Commemoration Day in Ireland.

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National American Red Cross Founder’s Day

• Charity
• USA

The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton on May 21st 1881.

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National Memo Day

• General
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Memo Day

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National Strawberries and Cream Day

• Food
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Strawberries and Cream Day

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