Mata Hari born in Leewarden Aug 7, 1876
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 […]
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International Cat Day August 8
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 […]
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Happy birthday to Tove Jansson & the Moomins Aug. 9
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 […]
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Movie star Rin Tin Tin dies in Jean Harlow’s arms 1932
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 […]
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It’s Flag Day in Pakistan – August 11
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 […]
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Happy World Elephant Day – Aug 12
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 […]
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World Organ Donation Day is celebrated every August 13
On August 13, 2005, the first World Organ Donation Day was celebrated. The Spanish National Transplant Organization organised the day to raise awareness about the need for people to sign […]
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Pakistan Independence Day is celebrated August 15
2025 marks the 78th Pakistan Independence Day. “You are free; you are free to go to your temples, you are free to go to your mosques or to any other […]
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August 15 is Liechtensteiner Staatsfeiertag Day!
Happy Liechtensteiner Staatsfeiertag Day! August 15 will be a day filled with fireworks, festivals, and bonfires celebrating Liechtenstein's National Day. National Day Procession and Fireworks at Vaduz Castle Liechtensteiner Staatsfeiertag […]
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Klondike Gold Rush kicks off a frenzy in Canada’s Yukon August 16
The Klondike Gold Rush is set into motion August 16, 1896 with the discovery of gold in Canada's Yukon territory. When out of the night, which was fifty below, and […]
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Frederick the Great died August 17, 1786
Frederick the Great, King of Prussia died August 17, 1786. Frederick the Great (1712-1786) Issued in 1933 to coincide with the opening session of the new Reichstag in Potsdam Frederick […]
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Honoré de Balzac born May
French novelist and playwright Honoré de Balzac died August 18, 1850 in Paris, France. Honoré de Balzac - For the Unemployed Intellectuals This semi-postal stamp was part of a series […]