Today, a nation was born

Today, a nation was born

Chittorgarh Fort, India (© Anand Purohit/Getty Images)

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Today in History

A glowing square of squares
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Aug 15, 2026Ah Shi Sle Pah Wilderness, New Mexico, United States

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Launching hopes and prayers
Aug. 21, 2023Discovery Day in Canada
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Feb. 6, 2024Lake Tahoe
Jan. 19, 2024Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
Apr. 30, 2026Keukenhof Gardens, Lisse, Netherlands
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Jul 20, 2026International Moon Day
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Aug. 30, 2025International Whale Shark Day
Jul. 8, 2024Blueberries growing in the wild
Sep 19, 2026Oktoberfest, Germany
Jul 12, 2026Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Maine, USA
The worlds most exclusive beach?
Perfect, pastoral Palouse
Aug. 16, 2025World Honey Bee Day
Cascade in the City of Waterfalls
Jan. 31, 2025Happy International Zebra Day!
Aug. 14, 2024World Lizard Day
Happy Canada Day!
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Pastel perfection
Amber waves of grain
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