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Day is an international celebration of science and humanity held on or
around February 12, the day that Charles Darwin was born on in 1809. Specifically,
it celebrates the discoveries and life of Charles Darwin — the man
who first described biological evolution via natural selection with scientific
rigor. More generally, Darwin Day expresses gratitude for the enormous
benefits that scientific knowledge, acquired through human curiosity and
ingenuity, has contributed to the advancement of humanity.
Recognizing
science as an international language accessible to all individuals and
societies, the International Darwin Day Foundation provides a new global
holiday that transcends separate nationalities and cultures. Darwin
Day can be celebrated in many different ways: civic ceremonies with
official proclamations, educational symposia, birthday parties, art
shows, book discussions, lobby days, games, protests, and dinner parties.
Organizers may include: academic societies, science organizations, freethought
groups, religious congregations, libraries, museums, galleries, teachers
and students, families and friends. In Darwin Day, we are able to recognize
the diversity among us, while celebrating our common humanity and the
universal understanding we share.
(Taken from www.DarwinDay.org)
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