On August 1, 1980, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir became the world's first democratically elected female head of state, and Iceland's fourth president. Vigdís’s impact on Iceland and the world is immeasurable. She […]
The colony of British Columbia was formed August 2, 1858, with Sir James Douglas appointed as the first governor. BC was created as a response to growing threats by American […]
Habib Bourguiba, independence leader and first President of Tunisia was born August 3, 1903 in Monastir, Tunisia. Habib Bourguiba in Exile Issued in 1958. Habib returned from exile in 1956. […]
Granny, a Actinia equina sea anemone, died at the age of 67 on August 4, 1887. ... on the 4th August last, while surrounded by several of its offspring, and […]
On August 5, 1827, Deodoro da Fonseca, the future 1st President of Brazil was born in Alagôas, Brazil. Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca (1827-1892) Issued in 2008 as part of Brazil's National […]
Brazilian novelist Jorge Amado died in Salvador, Brazil on August 6, 2001. Considered one of Brazil's great modernist writers, his body of work is still popular, decades after his death. His […]
Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was born on August 7, 1876 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. As Father Arbaux spoke with the condemned woman, a French officer approached, carrying […]
EGADS it's International Cat Day already! Yes, last August 8th we celebrated the day as well, but any excuse to enjoy cats. These two cats were created by Andrew Lewis […]
Happy birthday to Tove Jansson, creator of the much loved Moomins. Nobody is left outside in Tove Jansson’s world. Through her unique touch, she captures a universal duality: darkness mixed […]
Movie star Rin Tin Tin died a peaceful death August 10, 1932. German Shepherd (Canis lupus familiaris) Issued by France in 2011 as part of their Dog Breeds set Since […]
Pakistan celebrates Flag Day each August 11. Flag & Sun Issued 1982 for Pakistan's Independence, 35th Anniversary Designed by Akhlaq Ahmed Flag Day in Pakistan is observed on August 11 […]
August 12 World Elephant Day. Elephant Day began in 2012 to educate the public about the dangers of Asian and African elephants face daily. This set of 4 First […]