Come ashore in time to celebrate Samoa’s independence today! Ruled by New Zealand since 1914, Samoans eventually came to resent colonial authority, which many considered ineffectual and oppressive. A non-violent independence movement started gaining popular support beginning in the late 1920s. By Jan 1, 1962, Samoa became the first small-island independent nation in the South Pacific. These days, Samoans celebrate their freedom today, June 1. We hope those rowers in the canoes are back in time for the party.
In Apia Harbor for Samoan Independence Day
Today in History
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Laguna de Torrevieja, Spain
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Rocky mountain pi
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Of moles and liquid nitrogen
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Ancient theater of Epidaurus, Greece
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Happy New Year! (Again!)
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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Galeries Lafayette, Paris
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Giving Tuesday
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Happy Bee Day to you
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Composite image of a lunar eclipse
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Vatican City with St. Peters Basilica
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Arbor Day
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St. Patrick s Day
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The moth wonderful time of the year
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Jackie Robinson Day
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Feeling lazy? Today s your day.
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International Polar Bear Day
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Mid-Autumn Festival
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Winter solstice
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An aviation celebration
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Iceland for International Rock Day
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Polar Bear Week
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It s leap day!
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Wildebeest on the move
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Christmas market at Belvedere Palace in Vienna
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Gray seal pup, Norfolk, England
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An old celebration for a new season
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Panda Day
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In Sicily, history is everywhere
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A stunning national park in winter white
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