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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Back on the rise
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World Water Day
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Château de Villandry, France
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A bridge comes full circle
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A meerkat stands alone
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The borrowed days are here
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National Mountain Climbing Day
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Celebrating Mexico in a Cultural Capital
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Christmas market at Belvedere Palace in Vienna
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The snows of Fuji
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At the gates of the ksar
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Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington
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World Lion Day
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Native American Heritage Month
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International Museum Day
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The Easter Bunny’s story
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Every day is Napping Day for this screech owl
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Happy Star Wars Day!
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Hello, harbinger of spring
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A dramatic view of Sicily
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Spring blooms in the Netherlands
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Join us in celebrating World Water Day
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Indigenous Peoples Day
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Helloooooo, Innsbruck
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Summer’s in home stretch
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Russell lupines, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
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Cloudy with a chance of enlightenment
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International Kissing Day
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Innerdalsvatna Lake, near Ålvundeidet, Norway
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Eurasian scops owl