Basil Rathbone appears as Sherlock Holmes
Guernsey , United KingdomBasil Rathbone appears as Sherlock Holmes for the first time in The Hound of the Baskervilles on March 21, 1939. The Hound of the Baskervilles From the Sherlock Holmes […]
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Nunavut formed
Canada , CanadaThe northern territory of Nunavut was formed April 1, 1999. Creation of Nunavut Territory Canada Post released this stamp April 1, 1999 Designers: Bonne Zabolotney & Susan Point Bone Zabolotney […]
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Birth of Hans Christian Andersen
Demark , DenmarkStoryteller Hans Christian Andersen born April 2, 1930, in Odense, Denmark Hans Christian Andersen, Scissors & paper cut-out, Ugly duckling, pen & inkwell and Ugly duckling, pen & inkwell From […]
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Jane Goodall born
Tanzania , Tanzania, United Republic ofPrimatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall was born April 3, 1934. Tanzania issued a multi series set featuring both Goodall and Gombe to celebrate the park's 50th anniversary Gombe […]
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Qingming Festival (清明节)
China , ChinaThe annual Qingming Festival (清明节) or Tomb Sweeping Day (掃墓節) occurs this year on April 4, 2024. Qingming Festival Burning incense Gathering of willow branches Flying kits Issued by […]
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Battle of Maipú
Chile , ChileIndependence forces win the Battle of Maipú, Chile on April 5, 1818. Bicentenary Battle of Maipú Correos Chile issued this stamp April 5, 2018 Designer: Mauricio Navarro González The independence […]
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Sultan Mehmed II begins the siege of Constantinople
Türkiye , TurkeySultan Mehmed II begins the siege of Constantinople on April 6, 1453. Sultan Mehmet II (1432-1481) and Cartouche Soldier Leaders at Table Ceremonial Robe of the Sultan From the […]
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Thomas D’Arcy McGee assassinated
Canada , CanadaCanadian politician and Father of Confederation, Thomas D'Arcy McGee was assassinated April 7, 1868. Thomas D'Arcy McGee Part of the Historical Series featuring Thomas D'Arcy McGee, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Sir […]
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2024 Solar Eclipse
Canada , CanadaToday, a total solar eclipse will pass over parts of Canada, Mexico and the US. Solar Eclipse The booklet and FDC glow under a blacklight. […]
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Day of Valour – Philipines
Philippines , PhilippinesThe Philippines observes Day of Valour, Araw ng Kagitingan, on April 9 Araw ng Kagitingan (day of valor) commemorates the heroism of Filipino and American soldiers at the Battle of […]
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Charles Baudelaire born
FranceCharles Baudelaire born April 9, 1821. "There are two ways of becoming famous, by piling up successes year after year, or by bursting on the world in a clap of thunder. The second way is assuredly the more original." […]
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Death of Emiliano Zapata
Mexico , MexicoMexican revolutionary leader Emiliano Zapata assassinated on April 10, 1919. El buen Emiliano, que amaba a los pobres, quiso darles libertad, por eso los indios de todos los pueblos con […]