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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Native American Heritage Month
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Glenfinnan Viaduct
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Visiting a Maratha fortress
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Patriot Day
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Celebrating the first day of spring
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Happy Star Wars Day!
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Summer winds down in the Hamptons
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Tesla, the visionary
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Edinburgh Art Festival
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Birds and bees, and why they re so important
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Happy Mothers Day!
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Christmas tree at Crystal Pier, San Diego, California
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Playa del Silencio, Spain
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Happy Easter from the ‘peeps’ at Bing
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National Trails Day
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Seasonal lights dazzle in Japan
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El Valle de la Luna, Chile
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The moth wonderful time of the year
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Moon Day
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From Sputnik to extraterrestrial storms
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Churún Merú waterfall in Venezuela
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50 years of World Heritage Sites
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Seattle Central Library, Seattle, Washington
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Reflecting on Black History Month
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Time for brass bands and beer
Bing Wallpaper Gallery

