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Some Bunnies going to love Lithuanian 2023 stamps
After finishing up last year's releases, I hopped right to the Lithuanian 2023 stamps. I know, I promised no more rabbit jokes last month, but I'm incapable of passing up a bad pun. I was in a rush to post Lithuania's stamps because friends are now on a plane,...
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László Bíró born Sept. 29,1899
László Bíró born Sept. 29,1899
The inventor of the biro (ball point) pen, László Bíró, was born September 29, 1899 in Budapest, Hungary. Bíró László József, inventor of ball-point pen Issued by Hungary in 1996
Today is the 19th World Rabies Day
Today is the 19th World Rabies Day
This September 28 marks the 19th World Rabies Day This World Health Organization initiative aims to raise public awareness of the dangers of rabies and of the life saving vaccine
Edgar Degas death Sept. 27, 1917
Edgar Degas death Sept. 27, 1917
French Impressionist painter Edgar Degas died September 27, 1917 in Paris, France. Always remembered as an Impressionist, Edgar Degas was a member of the seminal group of Paris artists who began
It’s World Dumpling Day? Then it must be Sept. 26
It’s World Dumpling Day? Then it must be Sept. 26
It’s WORLD DUMPLING DAY!!! And yes, this deserves 3 exclamation marks. Can’t think of a better celebration to end a week. September 26 is a day set aside to honour
Jean Sibelius conducts his 3rd Symphony for the 1st time
Jean Sibelius conducts his 3rd Symphony for the 1st time
Jean Sibelius conducted the first public performance of his 3rd Symphony on September 25, 1907 in Helsinki, Grand Duchy of Finland. The reviews were mixed: Karl Flodin praised the work,
Raise a glass of Negroni – Sept. 22- 28th
Raise a glass of Negroni – Sept. 22- 28th
IT’S NEGRONI WEEK! We are smack dab in the middle of International Negroni Week (September 22 to 28). Started in 2013 by Imbibe Magazine, the week now boasts thousands of
The Arabic world’s greatest poet al-Mutanabbī died Sept. 23, 965
The Arabic world’s greatest poet al-Mutanabbī died Sept. 23, 965
The “greatest of the Arabic language”, al-Mutanabbī, died September 23, 965. Monument of the poet Ahmad ibn al-Hussein al-Mutanabbi Issued by Iraq in 2008 Abu al-Tayyib Ahmad ibn al-Husayn al-Ju‘fi,
Matthäus Merian, Swiss copper plate engraver born Sept. 22, 1593
Matthäus Merian, Swiss copper plate engraver born Sept. 22, 1593
Matthäus Merian, one the greatest engravers and publishers of the 17th century was born in Basel, Switzerland on September, 22, 1593. Among his most renowned works were his engraved cityscapes.
The Hobbit hit the road Sept. 21, 1937
The Hobbit hit the road Sept. 21, 1937
On September 21, 1937, J. R. R. Tolkien’s classic fantasy novel The Hobbit was published for the first time. 1,500 copies were printed, complete with black and white illustrations by
It’s Sept. 20 and that means its Catpaw’s birthday!
It’s Sept. 20 and that means its Catpaw’s birthday!
It’s September 20th and my birthday! So … I’m taking a day off. This means I’m sitting in my comfy chair right now, sipping on a cardamom laced espresso and
Washington’s Farewell Address published Sept 19, 1796
Washington’s Farewell Address published Sept 19, 1796
Washington’s Farewell Address was published September 19, 1796 in the American Daily Advertiser Quite frankly, I’m surprised the Trump administration hasn’t erased all traces of this from government sites. Give
Uzeyir Hajibeyov, Azerbaijan’s creative force behind their national opera was born Sept. 18, 1885
Uzeyir Hajibeyov, Azerbaijan’s creative force behind their national opera was born Sept. 18, 1885
Uzeyir Hajibeyov, Azerbaijan’s founder of modern Azerbaijani professional music and the national opera was born September 18, 1885. “Every nation wants its composers to write in a language that is
Hildegard of Bingen died Sept. 17, 1179
Hildegard of Bingen died Sept. 17, 1179
Hildegard of Bingen, German abbess, visionary mystic, and composer died on September 17, 1179. In the Middle Ages, she was regarded as the herald of the approaching end of the
M. S. Subbulakshmi, the 1st Lady of Carnatic Music
M. S. Subbulakshmi, the 1st Lady of Carnatic Music
On September 16, 1916 classical Indian music singer M. S. Subbulakshmi was born in Madurai, India. Considered one of India’s greatest singers of Carnatic music, she began her career as
Sept 15’s International Day of Democracy serves as a warning
Sept 15’s International Day of Democracy serves as a warning
September 15th is International Day of Democracy. This United Nations initiative brings attention to the war being waged on vital universal ideals such as “freedom, respect for human rights and
Rasuna Said, Indonesian freedom fighter was born Sept. 14, 1910
Rasuna Said, Indonesian freedom fighter was born Sept. 14, 1910
Rasuna Said, the “Lioness of the Indonesian Independence”, was born September 14, 1910. An unflagging fighter for women’s rights and Indonesian independence. Said is considered one of the country’s great
German composer Clara Schumann born Sept. 13, 1819
German composer Clara Schumann born Sept. 13, 1819
German pianist and composer Clara Schumann was born September 13, 1819 in Leipzig. “The practice of art is a large part of my self, it is the air I breathe”.
Gustav Mahler premiered Symphony 8 on September 12, 1910
Gustav Mahler premiered Symphony 8 on September 12, 1910
On September 12, 1910, Gustav Mahler premiered his Symphony No. 8 in Munich, Germany. “When working, he didn’t even bow. For a couple of seconds, we saw the light reflecting
Great Finnish autor Juhani Aho born Sept. 11, 1861
Great Finnish autor Juhani Aho born Sept. 11, 1861
Author, journalist and passionate fisherman Juhani Aho was born September 11, 1861 in Lapinlahti, Finland. Aho, Finland’s first professional writer, enjoyed a career that spanned 40 years and many literary
Marathon running great Abebe Bikila won his 1st gold medal Sep 10, 1960
Marathon running great Abebe Bikila won his 1st gold medal Sep 10, 1960
One of the world’s great marathon runners and early Paralympian Abebe Bikila, won his first gold medal at the Rome Summer Olympics on September 10, 1960. The Ethiopian hero set
Chrysanthemum Festival takes place Sept 9 each year in Japan
Chrysanthemum Festival takes place Sept 9 each year in Japan
Chōyō no Sekku, the Chrysanthemum Festival, is celebrated today in Japan. This ancient festival dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), and was introduced from China. Chrysanthemum Issued by Japan
International Literacy Day takes place Sept. 8
International Literacy Day takes place Sept. 8
September 8th is International Literacy Day. Literacy is a fundamental human right for all. International Literacy Day | UNESCO Reading is powerful and terrifies authoritarian governments. That’s why they keep
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl hockey club is wiped out in a plane crash Sept. 7, 2011
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl hockey club is wiped out in a plane crash Sept. 7, 2011
On September 7, 2011 the hockey world was rocked by the loss of nearly all members of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl hockey team from the Russian Kontinental Hockey League. YAK-Service Flight
The 1st Blackfriars Ship uncovered
The 1st Blackfriars Ship uncovered
On September 6, 1962, archaeologist Peter Marsden uncovered the first Blackfriars Ship one of northern Europe’s earliest preserved seagoing ships. In 1962 I unexpectedly discovered in London the oldest seagoing
Gotthard Road Tunnel opened Sept. 5, 1980
Gotthard Road Tunnel opened Sept. 5, 1980
After 10 years of construction, the Gotthard Road Tunnel opened for traffic September 5, 1980. The passage through the Swiss mountains covers 16.9 kilometres and connects Göschenen in the canton
Happy Toothfish Day – Sept. 4th
Happy Toothfish Day – Sept. 4th
Believe it or not, September 4th is Toothfish Day – a national holiday on the South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The day marks the end of toothfish fishing
Sept. 3 is set aside for Feast of Saint Marinus in San Marino
Sept. 3 is set aside for Feast of Saint Marinus in San Marino
Today is the The Feast of Saint Marinus and the Republic in San Marino! September 3, 301 is the traditional day set for the creation of the Republic of San Marino.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Alfonso García Robles died Sept 2, 1991
Nobel Peace Prize winner Alfonso García Robles died Sept 2, 1991
Mexican diplomat and Nobel Peace Prize winner Alfonso García Robles died September 2, 1991. “Mankind is confronted with a choice: we must halt the arms race and proceed to disarmament or
If it’s the 1st that means its Wattle Day in Australia!
If it’s the 1st that means its Wattle Day in Australia!
Happy National Wattle Day Australia! As Canada starts to wind down into cooler fall days, Australians celebrate the beginning of spring with a flower special to their hearts – the
Composer Amilcare Ponchielli was born Aug 31, 1834
Composer Amilcare Ponchielli was born Aug 31, 1834
Italian composer Amilcare Ponchielli was born August 31, 1834 in Paderno Fasolaro, Lombardy–Venetia. Best known for his opera “La Gioconda.” Amilcare Ponchielli Issued in1986 by Italy Designed and engraved
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