Today we"re marking the International Day of Peace, first commemorated in 1981, when the United Nations dedicated the day to "strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of nonviolence and ceasefire." This year"s theme is "End racism, build peace." As the UN says, "Achieving true peace entails much more than laying down arms. It requires the building of societies where all members feel that they can flourish. It involves creating a world in which people are treated equally, regardless of their race."
International Day of Peace
Today in History
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Rethymno, Crete, Greece
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Channel Country, Australia
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An ancient sailing tradition takes to the water
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The party’s just starting
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Mid-Autumn Festival
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World Art Day
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Fibonacci Day
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A red fox on the Swiss side of the Jura Mountain range
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Arches National Park anniversary
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Happy Fourth of July!
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’Chess on ice’
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The Crown Jewel of the North Atlantic
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American bison, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
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Dusky eagle-owls, Pakistan
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Celebrating Bike to Work Week, May 14-18
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A national icon
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International Cheetah Day
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Frost-covered dunes on Mars
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Belted Galloway cows
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There was gold in them there hills…
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International Museum Day
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D-Day remembered
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A palace for the public
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Haven t you herd? It s World Elephant Day!
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Tombeau du Géant in Bouillon, Belgium
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Life in a North African town
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New York City Marathon
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International Museum Day
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