Welcome to Seattle, Special Olympians! After today’s opening ceremonies, thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities will compete in a variety of team and individual sports, including gymnastics, powerlifting, and even bocce ball. The games highlight the spirit of competition and ‘inclusion for all’ that lie at the heart of the Special Olympics mission. While you’re here, take a spin in the Great Wheel on Seattle’s waterfront to get a one-of-a-kind view of the Emerald City.
Let the games begin
Today in History
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Monarch butterflies, Pismo Beach, California
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Jamaica celebrates its independence
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An island in the Highlands
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A medieval Moorish gem
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Life carries on, rising from a ship s skeleton
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World Rainforest Day
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On the hunt
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New Years Eve in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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No, it s not a leaf. Happy Look-alike Day
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Spread some love with Bing
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A long winter’s nap, perhaps?
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Cheetah mother and cub
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Midnight sun
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Village of Zahara de la Sierra, Cadiz, Spain
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Here’s why landmarks are going dark
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Taiwan yuhinas in Alishan National Scenic Area
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International Kissing Day
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Raise your hand for Teacher Appreciation Day
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Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, England
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Henningsvær Stadion, Norway
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Kluane National Park
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Groovy!
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Madame Sherri Forest, New Hampshire
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Discovery Day in Yukon, Canada
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Climb a tree for wild animals and plants
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Short-eared owl
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Arromanches-les-Bains for the 81st anniversary of D-Day
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Daylight saving time begins
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Back to the nest
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A great white egret in Hungary