nPosted October 15, 2019
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nOctober 15, 1963:
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nThe last of the French forces left Tunisia after around 75 years of colonization (which included the World War II years, after France was occupied by Nazis, rule by the collaborator Vichy government and a short period of Tunisia being occupied by Nazis as well!). Actually, Tunisia became independent in 1956, not 1963, but it took seven years for French forces to slowly leave the nation as it developed its own independent forces.
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nTunisians celebrate the anniversary as Evacuation Day!
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nIn earlier posts, I’ve written about Tunisia’s amazing Roman ruins, its connection with Star Wars films, and women’s rights in the nation. Today I’d like to highlight a few of the natural beauties of the place where sand meets sky and rock meets water:
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nAlso on this date:
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nNational Tree Planting Day in Sri Lanka
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nNational Cake Decorating Day
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nNational Grouch Day
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nCayenne Day in French Guiana
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n“I Love Lucy” Day
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National Cheese Curd Day
National Cheese Curd Dayn
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nWorld Rural Women’s Day
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nGlobal Handwashing Day
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nPlan ahead:
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nCheck out my Pinterest boards for:
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nAnd here are my Pinterest boards for:
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nNovember holidays
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nNovember birthdays
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nHistorical anniversaries in November
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