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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dr Who’s greatest archenemy born
England , United KingdomOn 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: […]
King Kong ROARS to the silver screen
Canada , Canada91 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. […]
Anne Sullivan meets Helen Keller for the first time
USAOn 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 […]