Lunar New Year Begins
WorldwideFebruary 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 […]
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This day in stamps
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Nelson Mandela released from prison
South Africa , South AfricaOn 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 […]
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Lady Jane Grey executed.
England , United KingdomOn 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 […]
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Last Peanuts comic strip published
USAThe 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 […]
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Dracula is released across the USA
USADracula 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, […]
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Galileo Galilei, the father of science born
Italy , ItalyGalileo 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 […]
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Tutankhamen’s burial chamber unsealed
Egypt , EgyptEgyptian 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 […]
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Feb. 17 is a spudtastic day for potato lovers
Bolivia , BoliviaFeb. 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) […]
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World’s first airmail flight – India
India , IndiaFebruary 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.” […]
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Louis Riel Day in Manitoba
Canada , CanadaFebruary 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 […]
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First Recorded Wine Auction in England
Georgia , GeorgiaOn 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 […]
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John Lewis born Feb. 21 1940
USAOn 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 […]