For Canada Day, we"re looking at Moraine Lake in Banff National Park. And if you"re thinking that this amazing view is worth more than $20, you"re right. But this priceless scene was once featured on Canada"s $20 bill, hence the nickname. Canada Day, celebrated on July 1, commemorates the date in 1867 when Canada was recognized as a self-governing country under the British Empire. It"s not exactly Canadian Independence Day—it marks the passing of the Constitution Act of 1867, which was the first major step toward Canada"s sovereignty.
Canada s $20 view
Today in History
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World Meteorological Day
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Gray days ahead in Monterey
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Prince Christian Sound in southern Greenland
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Fannette Island, Lake Tahoe
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Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany
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World Elephant Day
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Sequential images of a total solar eclipse
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Blue Lagoon spa, Grindavík, Iceland
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National Panda Day
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The puffin-rabbit connection
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A predator at risk
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A goldie gala
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Land ho in New Zealand 250 years ago
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Tortula moss, Netherlands
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Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
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Across the great plains of Africa
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National Rivers Month
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Leaves of Grass
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Pandas pucker up for International Kissing Day
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Day of the Dead
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Commemorating peace in Antarctica
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Anniversary of Bryce Canyon National Park
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A lunar lantern celebration
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Keep your hands inside the ride at all times…
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National Love a Tree Day
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World Otter Day
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Valentines Day
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Cherry blossoms at East Lake Cherry Blossom Park, Wuhan, China
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Summer’s in home stretch
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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