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Feb. 2 is World Wetlands Day, a UNESCO initiative. As of 2016, there were 97 recognised Ramsar and the World Heritage ecosystems. But the world is rapidly losing the battle to save vital wetlands - 64% of the world’s wetlands have disappeared since the beginning of the last century. In most regions across the world, […] |
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節分 Setsubun February 3, 2024 Today is Japan's day to shine with their annual Setsubun festival. Stamp: Japan October 24, 2016. Designed by Rika Hoshiyama 星山 理佳 Setsubun no Hi (節分の日), celebrated annually on February 2, 3 or 4th, is a traditional event marking the official beginning of spring, according to the Japanese lunar calendar. Though not […] |
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Rosa Parks Day February 4, 2024 United States Feb. 4, 2013 using an original oil on canvas painting by Thomas Blackshear II designer: Derry Noyes Rosa Louise Parks was nationally recognized as the “mother of the modern day civil rights movement” in America. Her refusal to surrender her seat to a white male passenger on […] |
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On February 5, 1974, the US Mariner 10 probe flew past Venus. Mariner 10 stamp issued by US post office on April 4, 1975 NASA launched Mariner November 3, 1973, at 05:45:00 UTC. It took 4 months to reach Venus on its way to Mercury. The Mariner managed to fly within 3,584 miles (5,768 kilometers) […] |
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Treaty of Waitangi - Aotearoa New Zealand 2015 175th Anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi Image shows Ngapuhi chief Tamati Waka Nene shaking hands with William Hobson, the first governor of New Zealand. designed by Rangi Kipa, Te Atiawa, Taranaki Tuturu and Roy McDougall Treaty of Waitangi National Archives signed at Waitangi in the Bay of […] |
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Viola Desmond died on this date - February 7, 1965. Nova Scotian woman who triggered a change in Canada's segregation laws when she refused to give up her seat at the Roseland Theatre in New Glasglow, Nova Scotia. She paid to enter the theatre Nov. 8, 1946, but didn't know she took a seat in […] |
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On February 8, 1879, Sir Sandford Fleming presented two papers, "Time reckoning" and "Longitude and Time Reckoning" to the Canadian Institute in Toronto Issued 1977 Robert Couture engraver | Will Davies designer ... Fleming turned his gaze to the details of railway schedules, and he didn’t like what he saw. In fact, the concept of Universal Standard […] |
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Alishir Navoiy was born February 9, 1441 Poet, linguist, statesman, painter & mystic Father of Uzbek literature His name has a number of spelling variations, depending on how it is translated. Also written Ali Shir Navayi and Ali-Shir Nava'i Uzbekistan souvenir sheet Issued Feb. 9, 2021, for 580th anniversary of his birth. Designer Zakirov Kh […] |
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February 10th, 2024 starts the Year of the Dragon. The Lunar New Year runs from February 10, 2024 to January 25, 2025. The year brings dragons from every corner of the world. To represent this year's theme is the great Chinese designer Wang Huming 王虎鸣. Huming is the current Chief Art Consultant of China Post […] |
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On February 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela released from prison. South Africa South African - part of a 10-stamp set issued Nov. 26, 2001 Photo by Alf Kumalo. Kumalo was a photojournalist who documented apartheid in South Africa. Remembering Alf Kumalo: Chronicler Of Life Under Apartheid : The Picture Show : NPR Nelson Mandela was released […] |
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On Feb. 12, 1554, Lady Jane Grey executed at the age of 16. Royal Mail, UK. Issued Apr. 21, 2009 Part of a large Kings and Queens series Designer: Atleier Works. On this day, Lady Jane Grey was executed on the orders of her cousin Queen Mary I. Jane was a pawn in father's political […] |
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The last Peanuts comic strip was published February 13, 2000, the day after Charles Shultz's death. USPS sheet of forever stamps featuring 10 Peanuts characters. Centennial of Charles Schultz' Birth Issued Sept. 30, 2022 Artwork: Charles M. Schultz Charles Schultz retired early Jan 2000, publishing the last daily strip Jan. 3, 2000. An additional 5 […] |
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Dracula is released across the USA February 14, 1931. USPS Bela Lugosi as Dracula / Classic Movie Monsters Released Sept. 30, 1997 Artist: Thomas Blackshear The antithesis of Valentine's Day, Dracula, was released February 14, 1931. Bela Lugosi appeared as Count Dracula. Lugosi's portrayal of the Count went on to become a cinema classic and […] |
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Galileo Galilei born on February 15, 1564 Italian stamp released for 450th Anniversary of the Birth of Galileo Galilei Issued April 5, 2014 Designer & engraver: Rita Morena Galileo Galilei was born on this day in 1564. A pioneer in astronomy, physics, engineering and math, he developed groundbreaking ideas that laid the foundation for modern […] |
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Egyptian ruler King Tutankhamen's burial chamber unsealed Egypt post souvenir sheet Discovery of Tutankhamon's Tomb, Centenary Issued November 4, 2022, for the anniversary of the opening of Tut's burial chamber On February 16, 1923, Howard Carter, Lord Carnarvon, a number of Egyptian officials and observers made their way down the steps that led to an […] |
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Feb. 17 is a spudtastic day for potato lovers. It was on this date in 1795 that Thomas Seddal, from Chester, England, pulled an 8.3 kilo potato (or about 18lbs) from his garden. To celebrate this epic achievement, we have potatoes ... on stamps. Bolvia Post International Year of the Potato Released October 10, 2008 […] |
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February 18, 1911, the world's first airmail flight took place in Allahabad, India. Special post mark all mail was stamped with “First Aerial Post, 1911, U. P. Exhibition Allahabad.” 100th Anniversary of 1st flight. Maxi card Release date: Feb. 12, 2011 4 stamps on souvenir sheet - 100th Anniversary of 1st flight. India Post […] |
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February 19 is Louis Riel Day in Manitoba Canada "When the Government of Canada presented itself at our doors it found us at peace. It found that the Métis people of the North-West could not only live well without it . . . but that it had a government of its own, free, peaceful, well-functioning, […] |
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On February 20, 1673, the first recorded wine auction was held in England. While wine auctions started in Burgundy, soon they began to take place in London, England. On February 20, 1673, the first-ever wine auction was held at Garraway’s Coffee House, Change Alley in London. In 17th century England, most trades for commodities and […] |
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On February 21, 1940, John Lewis, politician, Civil Rights leader and Congressman was born. "Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to […] |
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On February 22, 1943, 21-year-old Sophie Scholl is executed by the Nazis for her resistance activities. Such a fine sunny day, and I have to go, but what does my death matter, if through us thousands of people are awakened and stirred to action? Sophie’s last words before execution Sophie, and two others were arrested […] |
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Large crowds gathered at Baddeck in Nova Scotia February 23, 1909, to witness the first Canadian flight. Dart designed Dart designed and flown by John McCurdy 100th Anniversary of the Silver Dart’s Flight Canada Post issue 2009 Designers Crystal Oracle and Dennis Page of Trampoline Marketing Agency using Michael Little's artwork. On a cold February day, […] |
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On February 24, 1923, locomotive 1472, The Flying Scotsman, went into service for the new London and North Eastern Railway. In 1862, when the East Coast route to Scotland was still young, Walter Leith of the Great Northern Railway had an idea. Why not run a through train from London to Edinburgh? This train was […] |
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February 25, 1570, Elizabeth I excommunicated by Pope Pius V. “The Damnation and Excommunication of Elizabeth Queen of England and her Adherents, with an Addition of other punishments Pius Bishop, Servant to God’s Servants, for a perpetual memorial of the matter..." 1570 - The Excommunication of Elizabeth I - The Anne Boleyn Files Two stamps […] |
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On February 26, 1815, Napoleon escapes from Elba and sends Europe into a panic. Napoleon Bonaparte, Bicentenary of Death Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) & Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) on Saint Helena La Poste France issued May 19, 2021 Designer & engraver Sophie Beaujard On Feb 26th, Napoleon and about 1,000 of his followers boarded ships […] |
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February 27 is International Polar Bear Day! Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) Canada Post release October 27, 1998 Designer Steven Slipp Engraver was Martin Mörck If you examine the lines of text just below the DA in Canada, you will see two things: 1 the print reads "URSUS MARITIMUS" which is a micro security print feature. […] |
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On February 28, 1897, Madagascar's Queen Ranavalona III was overthrown and sent into exile by invading French forces. Who is certain of tomorrow? Only yesterday I was a queen. Today I am simply an unhappy, broken-hearted woman. Attributed to Ranavalona after her exile began. Ranavalona III part of a 4-stamp set celebrating the last 3 […] |
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On February 29, 1692, the first three women were officially accused of witchcraft in Salem, Mass. Salem Witch Trials Grenada Post Office issued May 1, 2000 Image used on this stamp was “Execution of Bridget Bishop at Salem, 1692.” Illustration by Joseph Boggs Beale. Circa 1885. After two months of growing hysteria about the "bewitchment" […] |
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On March 1, 1918, Roger Delgado, the original Master was born. Roger Delgado, label from the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Who series Royal Mail issued in March 26, 2013 Designer: GBH 4 portraits of Dr Who can be seen on the bottom row, with Delgado the last on the right. There have been many who […] |
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91 years ago on March 2, 1933, King Kong clambered atop the Empire State Building, with Fay Wray in tow and made cinematic history. THE LOUDSPEAKER Kong is going West. He is making for the Empire State Building. DRISCOLL (to Sergeant) If he goes up there, what can we do? SERGEANT We won't be able […] |
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On March 3, 1887, teacher Anne Sullivan met Helen Keller Helen Keller (1880-1968) and Anne Sullivan (1867-1936) USPS issued June 27, 1980 20-year-old Anne Sullivan traveled to Ivy Green, Alabama to take over the education of blind and deaf child Helen Keller. ... began working to socialize her wild, stubborn student and teach her by […] |