• Today is the Ides of March

    March 15 is the Ides of March. Beware! Street Art - Julius Caesar by Diego Anido Part of Spain's Urban Art 2023 series Issued February 23, 2023 Artist: Diego Anido […]

  • The 1527 Battle of Khanua

    Uzbekista , Uzbekistan

    On March 16, 1527, Emperor Babur led his forces to victory in the Battle of Khanua, Rajasthan.  The battle between Mughal Emperor Babur and the Maharana of Mewar, Rana Sanga […]

  • Happy St. Patrick’s Day

    Ireland

    If it's March 17, then that means it's St. Patrick's Day. St Patrick's Day Issued by An Post   Designer: Aaron Canning 

  • Otto von Bismarck resigns

    Germany , Germany

    March 18,1890 German statesman Otto von Bismarck resigns from government.  Bicentenary of birth Otto Fürst von Bismarck (1815-1898) Issued by Germany May 2, 2015 Designer: Dieter Ziegenfeuter Otto von Bismarck, […]

  • Mongolia wins the Battle of Yamen

    Mongolia , Mongolia

    The Battle of Yamen began on March 19, 1279  This naval battle ended the Song dynasty and established Kublai Khan's Yuan dynasty as rulers of China.  Today's stamps are from […]

  • Henry V takes the throne

    England , United Kingdom

    On March 21, 1413, Henry, Prince of Wales, succeeded his father as King of England to become Henry V. He reigned from 1413 to 1422. We few, we happy few, […]

  • Lumiere brothers first movie premiers

    France

    On March 22, 1895, the Lumiere brothers first film premiered at a private viewing.  Auguste et Louis Lumiere  Issued by La Poste, France, June 14, 1955 Designer: Louis Muller  Engraver: […]

  • Russian space station Mir re-enters atmosphere

    Russia

     On March 23, 2001, the Moscow space station Mir re-entered Earth's atmosphere. "I am especially sad these days. An entire era of our Soviet space program is ending, into which […]

  • Jules Verne died

    France

    On March 24, 1905, Jules Verne died.  Verne is credited with laying the groundwork for what is now considered science-fiction writing.  Jules Verne (1828-1905) Photographer   Atelier Nada / Image courtesy […]

  • Bangladesh declares independence

    Bangladesh , Bangladesh

    On March 26, 1971, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared Bangladesh's independence in a radio announcement. This declaration sparked a ferocious military response by West Pakistan's ruling government. The Declaration of Independence […]