Evolution Day is a

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to commemorate the anniversary of the initial publication of ''

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'' by

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on 24 November 1859. "Schools trying to link religious, moral and spiritual education into the wider framework of group assemblies will find here a calendar listing the main

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s of the six main faiths, the United Nation's designated days of concern, profile-raising days of the main British charities, anniversaries of major figures whose lives embodied important values and days of special interest to those dealing with children �� November24 Evolution Day (Humanist - publication of Origin of Species)" Such celebrations have been held for over a century, but the specific term "Evolution Day" for the anniversary appears to be a

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which was coined prior to 1997. By highlighting Darwin's contributions to science, the day's events are used to educate about

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. It is similar to the better-known

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, held on the anniversary of his birth (12 February 1809). It is unrelated to the

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campaign by the

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to have the German public holiday of

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renamed to "Evolutionstag" (Evolution Day).

Commemorations

1909, the 50th anniversary of the publication of ''On The Origin of Species'' and the 100th anniversary of Darwin's birth, saw several major events celebrating both. At

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, more than 400 scientists and dignitaries from 167 countries met in a widely reported event of public interest to honour Darwin's contributions and discuss the latest discoveries and ideas related to evolution, the

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held a celebration at the American Museum of Natural History, and the

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held an event with "a very large attendance". The Darwin Centennial Celebration (1959) had a major, well publicised event from 24–28 November at the

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. In 2009, the

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aired BBC Darwin Season, a series of television and radio programs, to celebrate Darwin's bicentenary and the 150th anniversary of the publication of ''the Origin''.

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