Nobel Prize Day
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Overview
Nobel Prize Day, observed annually on December 10th, commemorates the death of Alfred Nobel and the prestigious awards ceremony held in Stockholm, Sweden, and Oslo, Norway. It honors the groundbreaking achievements of individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, peace, and economic sciences, inspiring humanity to strive for a better world.
Observed each year on December 10, Nobel Prize Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.
Origin and story
The Nobel Prizes were established by the will of Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel, who invented dynamite.
The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1901, five years after Alfred Nobel's death.
Quick facts
- DateDecember 10
- TypeGeek / Tech
- Great forTech teams, STEM clubs, Developers
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Ways to celebrate
- Pair music, snacks, or décor that match the theme and enjoy a small break.
- Plan a 10-minute activity that fits the geek / tech vibe and make it a mini tradition.
- Host a mini show-and-tell: a gadget, code snippet, or STEM story.
- Try a short experiment or demo that fits the day.
- Nobel Prize Day lands on December 10 — host a quick nod with Tech teams, STEM clubs and snap a photo.
Fun facts
- The Nobel Prizes were established by the will of Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel, who invented dynamite.
- The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1901, five years after Alfred Nobel's death.
- The Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway, while the other prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden.
- Laureates receive a medal, a diploma, and a monetary award, which varies each year.
- Marie Curie is the only person to have won Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields (Physics and Chemistry).
- The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was established in 1968 by Sweden's central bank, Riksbanken, in memory of Alfred Nobel.
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FAQ
- When is Nobel Prize Day?
- It is observed on December 10 each year.
- What is Nobel Prize Day?
- Nobel Prize Day, observed annually on December 10th, commemorates the death of Alfred Nobel and the prestigious awards ceremony held in Stockholm, Sweden, and Oslo, Norway. It honors the groundbreaking achievements of individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, peace, and economic sciences, inspiring humanity to strive for a better world.
- How do people celebrate Nobel Prize Day?
- Pair music, snacks, or décor that match the theme and enjoy a small break.
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