Today, Antarctica Day shines a spotlight on one of the world"s most remarkable international agreements—the Antarctic Treaty. Signed in 1959 by 12 nations, this treaty designated the entire continent as a demilitarized zone, with a special focus on promoting scientific research and collaboration.. This day honors the spirit of global cooperation, reminding us of the collective responsibility to protect the planet"s last great wilderness.
Antarctica Day
Today in History
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European Day of Parks
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Frankenstein Friday
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Martin Luther King Day
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A great white egret in Hungary
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Henningsvær Stadion, Norway
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Happy Lunar New Year!
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The Feathers at Frenchman Coulee near Vantage, Washington
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Reflections of the night sky
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Australian baobab tree, Kimberley region, Western Australia
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A crush in Lavaux
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Over and under the delta
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Discovery Day in Yukon, Canada
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A personal collection becomes an institution
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Of moose and Maine
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Red fox, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
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National Moth Week
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