From today, National Hispanic Heritage Month unfurls its vibrant celebrations of Hispanic Americans" contributions to US culture and society. The date coincides with the independence days of several Latin American nations, like Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile. Established as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968, it was expanded to a month by President Ronald Reagan in 1988.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
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Wilderness Act anniversary
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It s fair season
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Purple crocus flowers, Seven Rila Lakes, Bulgaria
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Bald cypress trees in Georgia
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A courtyard scene from Spain
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Martimoaapa Mire Reserve, Finland
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Old Town in Prague, Czech Republic
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It s Independence Day
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Pollinator Week
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Let’s go mothing
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Silbury Hill for International Archaeology Day
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Big Bend National Park turns 78
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Portland celebrates its bounty
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Prasat Phanom Rung temple ruins, Thailand
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First Cliff Walk
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Molokini Crater, Maui, Hawaii
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International Day of Forests
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It’s World Migratory Bird Day
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Paper lanterns on the longest night
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Bear Hole Brook, Catskill Mountains, New York
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It s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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Of moose and Maine
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Cherry blossoms in Shanghai, China
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Fujian Tulou, China
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Four little birds sitting in a tree…
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National Take the Stairs Day
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Making it work—in Norway
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Sweet! It’s maple syrup season
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May we have this dance?
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Beautiful baobabs
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