From today, National Hispanic Heritage Month unfurls its vibrant celebrations of Hispanic Americans" contributions to US culture and society. The date coincides with the independence days of several Latin American nations, like Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile. Established as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968, it was expanded to a month by President Ronald Reagan in 1988.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Today in History
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Napping away New Year s Day
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Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India
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Redwood National and State Parks, California
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Rock River Falls, Upper Peninsula, Michigan
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The village of Castelluccio above the Piano Grande, Umbria, Italy
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Black Fell in England s Lake District
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Penguins can t fly!
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Overseas Highway, Florida Keys
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Springtime in the Mediterranean
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Poinsettia Day
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Happy trees = Clean air
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National Hummingbird Day
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Oxbow Bend on the Snake River, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
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Let us introduce you…
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World Space Week
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A truly American monument
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Honoring some real heroes of World War II
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La Brecha de Rolando (Rolands Breach), Spain
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Gray days ahead in Monterey
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Hay, what s up?
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Merry Christmas!
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Under Parisian skies
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Bear Hole Brook, Catskill Mountains, New York
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Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
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A herd of impalas, Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa
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Earth Day and National Park Week
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A Christmas market with a long history
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Atrani, Amalfi Coast, Italy
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Baltic Sea, Estonia
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Diamond Beach, Iceland
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