Bunsen Burner Day
Bunsen Burner Day
When is Bunsen Burner Day? This holiday is always observed on March 31
Bunsen Burner Day is today. This March 31 holiday celebrates the birthday of its creator. German chemist Robert Wilhelm Eberhard von Bunsen was born on March 31, 1811. And, you guessed it, von Bunsen created the Bunsen Burner.
High school students know all about the bunsen burner. It’s a standard piece of equipment in a science lab. If you work in a chemistry laboratory, chances are you use the burner in your job. If it’s been a while since high school chemistry class, the memory of the Bunsen burner may have faded somewhat.
In case your memory has faded, the Bunsen Burner is a long, hollow tube. Gas and air are combined to create an extremely hot flame. The burner is used in a wide range of scientific and laboratory projects.
Spend a few minutes today to appreciate the value of this important scientific tool. We will let you determine how many minutes to spend in reflection.
How to Celebrate Bunsen Burner Day
Here are some ways to mark this special day as we celebrate the importance of this basic lab equipment:
- Learn more about Bunsen burners.
- If you are in school, consider a career in science.
- Reflect back on a science experiment you did in your High School Science Lab.
- If yo are still in school, consider a career in the field of chemistry.
Today's Quote
“Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science.” – – Edwin Powell Hubble
History and Origin of Bunsen Burner Day
We know Bunsen Burner Day was created to honor the birth of Robert Wilhelm Eberhard von Bunsen. Yet, we did not discover who created this day, or when this day was created. Our holiday research is ongoing. So, perhaps we will someday update this page with this information.
This Day in History
Besides Bunsen Burner Day, here are some things that happened on this day:
- Wabash, Indiana claims to be the first town to be illuminated 100% by electricity. (1880)
- The Eiffel Tower opens in Paris, France. (1889)
- Philosopher and mathematician René Descartes was born on this day in 1596.
More March 31 Holidays
Additionally, here are more March 31 holidays we are sure you will enjoy:
Dia del Taco – In Mexico.
More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date in March. See what happened on this date in history.
Famous March Birthdays – Did you ever wonder what famous people share your birth date? If so, then find out now!
Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for Bunsen Burner Day or just about any calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
Flower of the Day: Snapdragons
Recipe of the Day: Taco Dip
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Did You Know? Furthermore, in addition to Bunsen Burner Day, there are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events, and observances, more than one for every day of the year. and many of these holidays are new. People and organizations are creating new holidays regularly. March holidays are no exception. Consequently, at Holiday Insights, we take great efforts to thoroughly research and document the details of each one, as completely and accurately as possible.
