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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National Hummingbird Day
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Pi Day
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International Cheetah Day
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Let the harvest begin
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Hiking the High Trestle Trail
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In praise of the old…the very old
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National Bison Month
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Full moon
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World Oceans Day
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The aftermath of a meteorite
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International Day for Monuments and Sites
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Cousins Day
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Marseille welcomes the Olympic torch
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Headed to the High Country
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Floating market, Kaptai Lake, Bangladesh
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A peek behind the royal curtain
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An endless journey
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National Library Week
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Up, up, and away for Hot Air Balloon Day
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Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
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