Welcome to Black History Month 1 Oct 2025

October in the United Kingdom isn"t just about falling leaves—it"s about rising voices. Black History Month highlights the achievements, struggles and contributions of Black people. First marked in 1987 by Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, a Ghanaian officer at the Greater London Council, the month was created to inspire pride and representation among young Black people. Since then, it has grown into an annual tradition of learning and celebration.

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Today in History

Black History Month begins
1 Oct 2023Lake Bled, Slovenia
1 Oct 2024Black History Month

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10 Feb 2024South Downs Dark Skies Festival
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17 Dec 2024Traditional red fishermens cabins, Reine, Norway
23 Jul 2024Methoni Castle, Messinia, Greece
30 Sep 2024Walruses in Svalbard, Norway
17 Nov 2025National Hiking Day
6 Jun 2024The 80th anniversary of D-Day
15 Apr 2025World Art Day
27 Jan 2024Saint Paul Winter Carnival
15 Oct 2023European hedgehog
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29 Dec 2023Happy Hogmanay!
23 Feb 2026Great white egret, Upper Bavaria, Germany
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21 May 2025International Tea Day
22 Dec 2025The Nutcracker performed by the Turkish State Opera and Ballet in Ankara
10 Apr 2024Apple trees in spring, Germany
21 Dec 2023Ljubljana, Slovenia
Stones on the solstice
9 Feb 2025Alstrom Point, Lake Powell, United States
20 Mar 2024Spring equinox
Rainbow reflection
A flashy, frigid waterfowl
29 May 2024World Otter Day
11 Jul 2024World Population Day
3 Apr 2024Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
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Fragrant fields