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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Burchells zebras for International Zebra Day
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A unique elephant encounter in Nantes
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Tolkien Reading Day
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Sky island views
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North Sea at sunset, Norddorf, Germany
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Independence Day
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Art Basel Miami Beach
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It s Independence Day in Mexico
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Siblings Day
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Beaver achievers
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A path to access
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International Whale Shark Day
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75th anniversary of the Spruce Goose
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Misool, Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia
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International Museum Day
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Summer solstice
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Ringing in the new year at Teotihuacan
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Badlands National Parks 45th anniversary
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Seville celebrates first world tour
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Castle ruins on the island of Halki, Greece
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Fox kits
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Space-age style by the sea
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Burrowing owls
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Happy Boxing Day!
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Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
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Yungang Grottoes, Shanxi, China
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Gone ‘lightseeing’ in Berlin
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National Take the Stairs Day
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International Day for Biological Diversity
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Paradise, found