International Darwin Day Observed on 12 February 2025.

Important Days

International Darwin Day is observed annually on 12 February across the globe to commemorate the birth anniversary of Charles Robert Darwin, the 19th-century British naturalist and geologist renowned for formulating the "Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection." The day serves to inspire continued advancements in scientific research and understanding.


      - It highlights the importance of evolutionary biology and encourages the pursuit of knowledge through scientific inquiry.

      - International Darwin Day was first championed by three passionate Darwin supporters: Dr. Robert Stephens, Professor Massimo Pigliucci, and Amanda Chesworth.

      - In 1995, Dr. Robert Stephens led the effort to celebrate Darwin's legacy in Silicon Valley, United States of America (USA).

Main Point :-   (i) In 1997, Professor Massimo Pigliucci organized the first Darwin Day events at the University of Tennessee, USA.

      (ii) In 2000, Amanda Chesworth joined Robert Stephens to formalize the Darwin Day program in New Mexico, USA.

(iii) In 2002, the initiative became the 'Darwin Day Celebration,' a nonprofit organization based in California, USA.

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