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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Composite of photographs from the Apollo 15 mission
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Megalong Valley, Blue Mountains National Park, Australia
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Wander the ancient medina
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The dancing trees of Sumba Island
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Lavender fields on the Valensole Plateau in Provence, France
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International Archaeology Day
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The Crown Jewel of the North Atlantic
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Mid-Autumn Festival
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Christmas Eve
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Lucian Blaga National Theater, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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A tree of many memories
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Silbury Hill for International Archaeology Day
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Women s suffrage at 100
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Young black caiman, Tambopata National Reserve, Peru
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Yarn for Distaff Day
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Storseisundet Bridge, Norway
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Whoopin it up!
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Iceland for International Rock Day
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Swimming into the season
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Château de Villandry, France
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A peek at an explosive peak
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Isla del Pescado on the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia
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Mount Rainier National Park
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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