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
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Mount Segla, Senja Island, Norway
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National Fossil Day
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Venice Skatepark, Los Angeles, California
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Let s crack the code
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In the Himalayas for International Mountain Day
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Wind Cave National Park celebrates 120 years
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Groundhog Day
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Maybe we should be looking up
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Medieval towers in Mestia, Upper Svaneti, Georgia
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An island oasis in the Indian Ocean
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Kings of the Kalahari
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World Octopus Day
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Tower Bridge, London, England
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Agüero, Huesca province, Spain
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Valentines Day
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In celebration of cats
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Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel and the Louvre Pyramid
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Mount Field National Park, Tasmania, Australia
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Ready, set, read
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Road-trip worthy attraction in the heartland
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Gwalior Fort, Madhya Pradesh, India
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A magnificent monolith
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Who s there? The largest owl in the world
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Sea Otter Awareness Week
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Squirrel Appreciation Day
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A different kind of dive
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Christmas Bird Count
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Lake Tyrrell, Victoria, Australia
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Just another day in paradise
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Venice s grand regatta
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