Dom Pérignon dies Sept 14
FrancePierre Pérignon, better known to the world as Dom Pérignon, died September 14, 1715. Dominican monk Pérignon was in charge of making wine for Hautvillers Abbey. Contrary to popular wine […]
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Agatha Christie was born September 15,
Isle of ManAgatha Mary Clarissa Miller, aka Agatha Christie was born September 15, 1890. Although there are more than 80 stamps devoted to the Queen of Crime, the Isle of Man issued […]
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Antônio Carlos Gomes dies Sept16, 1896
Brazil Salvador, Bahai, BrazilBrazilian composer Antônio Carlos Gomes died September 16, 1896. Considered the first "New World" composer to gain widespread success in Europe, with a number of his works playing at Teatro […]
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Harriet Tubman escapes slaver September 17, 1849
USAOn September 17, 1849, Harriet Tubman and her brothers, Ben and Henry, escaped from slavery for the first time. Shortly after fleeing, Ben and Henry turned around and returned to […]
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Greta Garbo makes her entrance 1905
SwedenGreta Garbo ( Greta Lovisa Gustafsson) makes her entrance into the world September 18, 1905. There have been many stamps featuring this movie icon from countries around the world, but […]
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ARRR! It’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day
ecuadorSeptember 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Avast me hearties. Climb aboard the good ship Nonsense and talk like a pirate today. Well at least until your friends […]
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Future hockey great Guy Lafleur born Sept. 20
Canada , CanadaOn September 20, 1951, future Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur was born in Thurso, Quebec, Canada. Best known for his years with the Montreal Canadiens from 1971 to 1985. […]
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Leonard Cohen born Sept 21
Canada , CanadaCanadian singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen was born September 21, 1934. Canada post issued a 3 stamp set to honour Cohen shortly after his death in 2016. Leonard Cohen, singer Released in […]
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Yogi Berra died Sept 22, 2015
USABaseball legend and master of malapropism, Yogi Berra died on September 22, 2015. Famed on field as one of baseball's great catchers and managers, Berra was also known for his […]
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Chief Dan George died Sept 23, 1981
Canada , CanadaGeswanouth Slahoot, chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, known to Canadians as Chief Dan George died on September 23, 1981. He was a much loved and respected activist, actor, poet, musician […]
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Indian independence activist Bhikaiji Cama
India , IndiaOn September 24, 1861, Indian activist Bhikaiji Cama, or Madam Cama, was born in Mumbai. An early advocate for Indian independence, women's rights, education. Birth Centenary of Bhikaiji Cama (1861-1936) […]
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Fletcher Christian born 1764
Pitcairn IslandsOn September 25, 1764 Fletcher Christian was born. Sailor and notorious mutineer, Christian ended his days on the remote island of Pitcairn, leaving behind a legacy that has sparked romanticised […]