Black History Month 1 Oct 2024

Black History Month

It"s Black History Month. Originating in the United States in the 1920s, the annual celebration crossed the Atlantic to British shores in 1987—a year that also marked the 150th anniversary of Caribbean emancipation and the birth centenary of Black nationalist Marcus Garvey. The initiative was spearheaded by Ghanaian activist Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, who recognised the need for a dedicated time to reflect on Black history in Britain. This movement has since grown, and today, it"s a cornerstone of our cultural calendar. From educational events and festivals to thought-provoking exhibitions, October is packed with opportunities to learn and celebrate.

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Today in History

Black History Month begins
1 Oct 2023Lake Bled, Slovenia
1 Oct 2025Welcome to Black History Month

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12 Nov 2025Colosseum, Rome, Italy
22 Dec 2023December solstice
29 Mar 2026British Summer Time starts
16 Feb 2026Jorvik Viking Festival
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3 Oct 2024National Poetry Day
23 Oct 2023Corn maze in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
6 Aug 2024Molokini crater, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Aug 20, 2023International Lighthouse Weekend
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30 Dec 2024Mount Field National Park, Tasmania, Australia
19 Sep 2025Thousand Islands region, St Lawrence River, USA-Canada border
22 Aug 2025Rolling hills of the Palouse, Washington, United States
28 Apr 2024El Capitan, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA
17 Mar 2026Happy St Patricks Day!
5 Jan 2024International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, Harbin, China
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10 Jan 2026The Matterhorn reflected in Lake Stellisee, Zermatt, Switzerland
1 Nov 2024Vineyards in Varnhalt, Black Forest, Germany
Frosty Finland
27 Oct 2023Sligachan Old Bridge, Isle of Skye, Scotland
20 Jan 2024Macaroni penguins
15 May 2025Palace of Westminster, London, England
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30 Jun 2024Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
23 Nov 2024Fibonacci Day
7 Dec 2025A pine forest in Alsace, France
6 Jan 2026Nuuk, Greenland
Finding beauty in ruins
27 Nov 2024Tombeau du Géant in Bouillon, Belgium