Happy International Day of Light! Held on May 16, it marks the anniversary of the invention of the laser by the American physicist and engineer Theodore Maiman in 1960. This pioneering creation helped revolutionize fields from communications to health care and lasers are now found in everything from printers and barcode scanners to surgical devices. Today"s event also celebrates light"s presence in every aspect of human existence, from art and culture to science and technology.
International Day of Light
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International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend
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Red Planet Day
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Flag Day
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International Polar Bear Day
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Helloooooo, Innsbruck
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On this shore, history was made
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Welcome to the Hoh
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White trilliums blooming in Ontario, Canada
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World Elephant Day
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Islands of the Salish Sea
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Aït Benhaddou, Morocco
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Summer winds down in the Hamptons
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Pollinator Week
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Fallen but not forgotten
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Hemakuta Hill, Hampi, India
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A learning garden
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National Park Week: Canyonlands National Park, Utah
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African bush elephants in Namibia
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