National DNA Day
About National DNA Day
When is National DNA Day? This holiday is always celebrated on April 25
What do you know about your DNA? Don’t you think it’s about time you found out? National DNA Day exists to encourage students, teachers, and the general public to learn about genetics and genomics. This April 25 holiday also encourages us to learn about current research and advances.
This special event commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, and the discovery of DNA’s double helix in 1953.
A great way to celebrate National DNA Day is to get your DNA tested, to identify your ancestry. Armed with your DNA results, you will find it exciting, and perhaps a little intriguing, to research your ancestry to see who is in your family tree. Do you have anyone famous in your family tree?
Start the search for that question, by getting your DNA tested today. Once your kit arrives, all you have to do is spit in a little tube and mail it back. The results will come in a couple of weeks. An exciting search for members of your family tree will follow. But, be prepared. You don’t know what you will uncover about your ancestors.
How to Celebrate National DNA Day
Here are some ways to enjoy National DNA Day:
- Take a DNA test to discover if your ancestry is who your parents told you. You’ll be surprised at what you find.
- If you haven’t already done so, begin to build your family tree.
- Look for contact information for distant members of your family tree and contact them.
- Explore your family ancestry.
- Discover if famous people are in your family tree. Or, are there any notorious ancestors?
Today's Quote
“I have wondered at times what the Ten Commandments would look like if Moses had run them through the U.S. Congress.” – – Ronald Reagan
History and Origin of National DNA Day
In 2003, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution making April 25th National DNA Day. The resolution also declared April to be “Human Genome Month”, commemorating the successful completion of the Human Genome Project. However, the House of Representatives never passes the resolution. Therefore, technically it is not a true “National” day. Despite this, people still refer to it as National DNA Day.
This Day in History
In addition to National DNA Day, here are some of the things that happened on April 25:
- The Suez Canal Company, led by Frenchman Ferdinand de Lesseps, breaks ground for construction of the Suez Canal. (1859)
- New York becomes the first state to require automobile license plates. The fee: $1.00. (1901)
- Oscar-winning actress Renee Zellweger was born on this day in 1969.
More April 25 Holidays
Additionally, here are more April 25 holidays you certainly will enjoy:
More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date in April. See what happened on this date in history.
Famous April Birthdays – Did you ever wonder what famous people share your birth date? If so, then find out now!
Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for National DNA Day or just about any calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
Flower of the Day: Nemesia
Recipe of the Day: Pineapple Upside Down Cake
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