April 25 is DNA Day, celebrated on this day because of the anniversary of two important discoveries:
Publication of an article by Francis Crick and James Watson on April 25, 1953, in which they proposed that DNA molecules have a double helix structure, in the scientific journal Nature.
Completion of the Human Genome Project on April 25, 2003, two and a half years ahead of schedule.
DNA Day can be celebrated with DNA studies, lectures, films and quizzes. More details on the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) website, Celebrate DNA Day.
April 25 is also East meets West Day and World Malaria Day