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 […]
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Sophie Scholl is executed by Nazi government
Germany , GermanyOn 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 […]
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First Canadian flight February 23, 1909
Canada , CanadaLarge 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 […]
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The Flying Scotsman chugs into service Feb 24 1923
England , United KingdomOn 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 […]
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Queen Elizabeth I excommunicated Feb 25, 1570
Guernsey , United KingdomFebruary 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, […]
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Napoleon escapes Feb 26, 1815
FranceOn 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 […]
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It’s International Polar Bear Day
Canada , CanadaFebruary 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 […]
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Madagascar’s last Queen, Ranavalona III, is deposed
Madagascar , MadagascarOn 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 […]
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1st warrants issued for witchcraft
Grenada , GrenadaOn 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 […]