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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Celebrating Pi Day
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World Rainforest Day
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Where is this wintry road?
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Northern coast of Colombia
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The Cutty Sark turns 150
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The citadel in Bonifacio, Southern Corsica, France
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Cloughoughter Castle, County Cavan, Ireland
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Nesting season for the leatherbacks
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An uncommonly cool critter
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Celebrating Norwegian Constitution Day
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Blue-throated toucanet, Los Quetzales National Park, Costa Rica
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Frost on autumn leaves
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Headed to the High Country
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Kochia, Hitachi, Ibaraki prefecture, Japan
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A toast to California!
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World Rivers Day
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Cinco de Mayo
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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch on the institution s 175th anniversary
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Anybody out there?
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Regional Park of Migliarino, San Rossore, Massaciuccoli, Italy
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Cold? What cold?
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Gateway to America
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Heri es-Swani in Meknes, Morocco
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Back on the rise
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Almond trees in full bloom, California
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Bathing in the light of Pride
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Moving as one
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Quiver trees, Keetmanshoop, Namibia
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Sea Otter Awareness Week
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Leaves of Grass
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