Come ashore in time to celebrate Samoa’s independence today! Ruled by New Zealand since 1914, Samoans eventually came to resent colonial authority, which many considered ineffectual and oppressive. A non-violent independence movement started gaining popular support beginning in the late 1920s. By Jan 1, 1962, Samoa became the first small-island independent nation in the South Pacific. These days, Samoans celebrate their freedom today, June 1. We hope those rowers in the canoes are back in time for the party.
In Apia Harbor for Samoan Independence Day
Today in History
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1934 Labor Day parade, Gastonia, North Carolina
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Porto Cathedral, Portugal
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National Pumpkin Day
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Antarctica Day
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Glen Brittle, Isle of Skye, Scotland
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Leopard at Etosha National Park, Namibia
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Rocky mountain pi
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From the mind of Frank Gehry
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Mooncake time
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Molokini Crater, Maui, Hawaii
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Harvest season begins
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Art Basel Miami Beach
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On this shore, history was made
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Unbearable cuteness
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Frozen fun in the Canadian cold
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In the footsteps of Leopold Bloom
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Boxing Day
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Fighting evil with costumes
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International Day of the Tropics
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International Kissing Day
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Saint Dwynwen s Day
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A wild, craggy corner of the United States
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Merry Christmas!
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Lake Bled, Slovenia
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