Today, a nation was born

Today, a nation was born

Chittorgarh Fort, India (© Anand Purohit/Getty Images)

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A glowing square of squares
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14 Aug 2026Wildlife crossing near Zakrzów, Poland
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28 Jun 2026Saguaro cacti, Windgate Pass, Arizona, United States
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28 Oct 2024Pumpkin field, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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16 Apr 2026Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
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Blue hues and ceramic scenes of Porto
Love is in the snow
20 Jun 2024Summer solstice
7 Apr 2025Happy International Beaver Day!
Sway with the Amazonian canopy
8 Apr 2024Llansteffan Castle, Carmarthenshire, Wales
31 Dec 2023Happy New Years Eve!
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18 Oct 2025International Archaeology Day
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