Category: anniversary

America Commemorates 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Terror Attacks

Americans across the country came together on Sept. 11 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000, wounded thousands more, and left an indelible scar on the nation’s psyche. Observances were planned across the country—from a wreath-laying in Portland, Maine, to flags flying at half-staff at the Washington Monument—marked…


Utah Sergeant, 8-Year-Old Boy Mark 5-Year Anniversary After the Near-Drowning Rescue

A family’s distressing encounter turned out to be the life-changing moment that forged a unique bond between a Utah sergeant and a child. Recently, Sgt. Chamberlin Neff of the Utah Highway Patrol celebrated the five-year anniversary with Coleman Ross, the child whom the officer saved from drowning back in 2016. The young boy made a…


Moldova Marks 30 Years of Independence From Soviet Rule

CHISINAU, Moldova—Moldova’s pro-Western president was joined Friday in the capital Chisinau by her counterparts from Romania, Poland, and Ukraine to celebrate the country’s three decades of independence from Soviet rule. Moldova, Europe’s poorest country, sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine, proclaimed its independence from the Soviet Union on Aug. 27, 1991. The anniversary event was held…


NBA Releases Full Schedule, Plans to Mark 75th Anniversary

The NBA released the full schedule for the 2021–2022 season on Friday, outlining just how it will celebrate its 75th season. The league will do so by highlighting the teams and events that have shaped the league’s history, including a showcase of the three franchises—the Knicks, Celtics, and Warriors—that have been a part of each…


Japan Marks 76th Anniversary of WWII Defeat; Suga Pledges Not to Wage War Again

TOKYO—Japan marked the 76th anniversary of its World War II surrender on Sunday with a somber ceremony in which Prime Minister Yosihide Suga pledged for the tragedy of war to never be repeated. Suga said Japan never forgets that the peace the country enjoys today is built on the sacrifices of those who died in…


Retired Professors Mark 50th Anniversary With Photoshoot, Wife Dresses Up in Wedding Attire

Two retired English professors who married 50 years ago took part in a commemorative photoshoot after being approached by their neighbor, a photographer. The result was a stunning series of portraits and a testament to love and longevity. Master portrait artist Marla Michele Must, 53, who lives in the Metro Detroit area, has had her…


Pacific Marine Mammal Center Celebrates 50 Years of Caring for Sea Life

From a small three-person rescue team, rehabilitating seals in a bathtub to a leader in marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific hub and education center, the Pacific Marine Mammal Center is this month celebrating its 50th anniversary. “In 1971, Jim Stauffer, Dr. Rose Ekeberg, and I started a small group known as the Friends of…