Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show opens
USAOn May 19, 1883, Buffalo Bill's Wild West show opened to the public in Omaha, Nebraska. Buffalo Bill Cody From the Great Americans series Issued by USPS June 6, 1988 William […]
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This day in stamps
Its World Bee Day
Canada , CanadaMay 20 is World Bee Day! Although diminutive, bees underpin our food systems: close to three-quarters of the world’s crops depend, at least in part, on bees and other pollinators. […]
International Tea Day May 21
May 21 is International Tea Day so put the kettle on, shake out your favourite tea leaves and raise a cup. "And the tiger drunk all the milk in the […]
Rick Hansen Man in Motion World Tour completes
Canada , CanadaOn May 22, 1987, Rick Hansen arrived at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium, completing a 26-month, 40,075 km journey. Rick Hansen Part of the 4 stamp Difference Makers set Released by […]
2nd Defenestration of Prague sparks a war
Czech Republic , Czech RepublicDefenestration of Prague, May 23, 1618, sparks the Thirty Years’ War. de·fen·es·tra·te: tossing someone out a window. A favourite Russian tactic to rid a certain dictator of pesky opponents. Well, […]
May 24, 1844 first telegraph sent
Washington, DC, USA Supreme Court chamber, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesOn May 24, 1844, the first telegraph signal was sent. Samuel Morse sent a message from the Supreme Court chamber of the US Capitol to Baltimore, Maryland. Samuel F. B. […]
Towel Day
United Kingdom , United KingdomMay 25 is Towel Day, a tribute to Douglas Adams. The first Towel Day was held 2001, two weeks after Adams' death. Don't panic and don't forget your towel. Since […]
Last Model T Ford May 26, 1927.
USAAfter nearly 20 years, the last Model T Ford rolled off the assembly lines on May 26, 1927. Celebrate the Century - 1900's - Model T Ford Celebrate the Century […]
King John crowned King of England
JerseyJohn was crowned King of England on May 27, 1199. King John, c. 1204 From the Jersey - "A Peculiar of the Crown" series Issued by Jersey Post June 25, […]
Azerbaijan declares independence
Azerbaijan , AzerbaijanAzerbaijan declares independence from the Russian empire on 28 May 1918. The republic lasted for 23 months until the Soviet Red Army invaded to reclaim the territory. Neary 20,000 Azerbaijani […]
Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce formed
Hong Kong , Hong KongOn May 29, 1861, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce was formed. Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce Issued by HK Post May 26, 2011
Jeanne d’Arc (1412-1431) Burned at the Stake
FranceOn May 30, 1431, Jeanne d'Arc (1412-1431) burned at the stake as a heretic. Joan of Arc, Maid of Orléans, from Domrémy, in Lorraine, France 500th Anniversary of Relief of […]