Today is...

National DNA Day

It’s National DNA Day! Today commemorates two important events in the history of DNA research—James Watson and Francis Crick’s discovery of the double helix in 1953, and the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003. Both of these accomplishments have had a huge impact on modern biomedical research and innovation.

The official sponsor of National DNA Day is the National Human Genome Research Institute, which is part of the NIH (National Institutes of Health). Every year, the institute hosts a series of presentations, online forums, and contests to help celebrate this unique branch of science.

Participate in one of the many activities happening today and take a moment to learn something new about genetics and DNA! Happy National DNA Day!

Today is also Lima Bean Respect Day & National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month & National Grilled Cheese Month

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History for April 20  1912 - Fenway Park opened as the home of the Boston Red Sox. 1935 - "Your Hit Parade" was first broadcast on radio. It aired for 24 years. 1961 - In the U.S., FM stereo broadcasting was approved by the FCC. 1964 - The Elvis Presley movie "Viva Las Vegas" premiered. 1972 - The manned lunar module from Apollo 16 landed on the moon. 1985 - Wham's "Make It Big" LP was released in China. It was the first Western album to be released there. _________________________________________________________ "The art of living successfully consists of being able to hold two opposite ideas in tension at the same time; first, to make long-term plans as if we were going to live forever; and, second, to conduct ourselves daily as if we were going to die tomorrow." --George Harris