Today, a nation was born

Today, a nation was born

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

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Today in History

A glowing square of squares
Aug. 15, 2024Hang Sơn Đoòng, Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, Vietnam
Aug. 15, 2025The Canadian National Exhibition is here!

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Nov. 5, 2023Playa del Silencio, Spain
On the open ocean road
Jun. 14, 2024Peggys Point Lighthouse
Sway with the Amazonian canopy
May 2, 2024Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, Idaho, USA
Mar. 15, 2024Abbotsford, British Columbia
Jun. 5, 2025World Environment Day
This clever bird passes with flying colours
Aug. 28, 2024Paralympic Games begin in Paris
Jul. 7, 2024Rice terraces of Mù Cang Chải, Yên Bái province, Vietnam
Dec. 4, 2024Wildlife Conservation Day
Nov. 12, 2024Arches National Park, Utah, United States
Mar. 19, 2024Spring equinox
Jul. 20, 2025Moon Day
Jan. 14, 2024Whooper swans
Feb. 12, 2026Darwin Day
May 21, 2024International Tea Day
What are these unique creatures?
Rocks rock!
Roll out the red carpet
Feb. 5, 2024Monarch butterflies, Goleta, California
Jun. 29, 2024Tour de France 2024
Jul. 24, 2025Happy Cousins Day!
Sep. 13, 2023Hemakuta Hill, Hampi
Dec. 3, 2023Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
Jul. 13, 2025International Rock Day
Turtle-y nice day for a swim
Oct. 30, 2025Pushkar Camel Fair
Floating mailboxes
Oct. 22, 2023Astoria-Megler Bridge, Oregon