D-Day
D-Day happened in 1944 when almost two million Allied soldiers and two thousand ships landed on the shores of Normandy. Operation Overlord was very successful. Children could learn more at: D-Day.
Jun 062024
Jun 172024
Flag of Iceland
Iceland celebrates Independence Day. It gained its independence from Denmark in 1944. Vikings settled on the island in the ninth century AD. According to the CIA World Factbook, Iceland is approximately the size of Kentucky. About 315,000 people live on this hotspot for volcanic activity. Less than one percent of the land can be farmed. Reykjavik is the capital. Children can learn more at: Iceland.
Jul 032024
Flag of Belarus
Belarus celebrates Independence Day. The country remembers the 1944 liberation of its capital Minsk from the Nazis. This land-locked country is slightly smaller than the state of Kansas. The land is flat and is significantly covered with marshland. Almost ten million people live in this eastern European country that exports chemicals and machinery. Children can color a picture about Belarus at: Belarus Art. They could also learn more at: Belarus.