Diwrnod Darwin 12/02/2025

Darwin Day is celebrated every 12th February to commemorate Charles Darwin's birth on 12th February 1809.

Who Was Charles Darwin?

Charles Darwin (12 February 1809 – 19 April 1882) was a brilliant British scientist and thinker who is best known for his contributions to the science of evolution. 

His greatest work, On The Origin of Species, published in 1859 decribed his Theory of Evolution, He described how all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors, along with his theory of Natural Selection, which means that living things which are better suited to their environment will survive and reproduce better than those which are not.

What is Darwin Day About?

The purpose of the day is to inspire people throughout the globe to reflect and act on the principles of intellectual bravery, perpetual curiosity, scientific thinking, and hunger for truth, as embodied in Charles Darwin.