Bram Stoker died
IrelandBram Stoker died April 20, 1912, in London, England I will not let you go into the unknown alone. Bram Stoker Bram Stoker 1847-1912 - Author of "Dracula" From Death […]
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This day in stamps
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Brazilian revolutionary Tiradentes executed
Brazil Salvador, Bahai, BrazilBrazilian revolutionary Tiradentes was executed, drawn & quartered on April 21, 1792. It was the morning of April 21, 1792, a long 229 years ago. The sun shone over the […]
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Lester B. Pearson sworn in as PM
Canada , CanadaCanadian Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Lester B Pearson sworn in as PM April 22, 1963. Father of the United Nations Forces "Misunderstanding arising from ignorance breeds fear, […]
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Beer Purity Laws come into effect
Germany , GermanyReinheitsgebot or Beer Purity Laws came into effect, April 23, 1516, in Bavaria 500th anniversary German Beer Purity Law Germany issued this April 7, 2016 Designers: Martin and Thomas Poschauko […]
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Canadian soldier Frederick William Hall VC (1885-1915) killed
Canada , CanadaCanadian soldier Frederick William Hall VC (1885-1915) was killed during the 2nd Battle of Ypres on April 24, 1915. He was attempting to rescue a fellow soldier when he was […]
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St Lawrence Seaway opened
Canada , CanadaSt Lawrence Seaway opened April 25, 1959 Joint issue Canada-USA Opening of St Lawrence Seaway Issued by Canada and USA June 26, 1959, to coincide with the official opening. […]
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Seven Samurai released
JapanAkira Kurosawa's masterpiece Seven Samurai released April 26, 1954 The victory belongs to those peasants. Not to us. Kambei Shimada 七人の侍 "Seven Samurai", 1954 From the series Japanese Films (Masterpieces […]
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Julius II excommunicates Venice
Italy , ItalyPope Julius II excommunicates Venice on April 27, 1509 Pope Julius II From 500th Anniv. of Saint Peter's Basilica Vatican Post issued the set June 22, 2006 Venice From Tourism […]
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April 28, 1947 Kon-Tiki sets sail
Norway , NorwayOn April 28, 1947, the Kon-Tiki left Callao, Peru Kon-Tiki + prestige booklet From the Thor Heyerdahl Centenary set Issued by Norway Post April 28, 2014 Designer: Benjamin Stenmarck Norwegian scientist Thor Heyerdahl, […]
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Elektromote hits the road
Germany , GermanyApril 29, 1882, Werner von Siemens tested the world's first electric trolleybus, the Elektromote, on the streets of Berlin. “When I have time and money, I want to build an […]
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Bessie Coleman – aviation US
USAPioneer black aviator Bessie Coleman was tragically killed in an air accident April 30, 1926. It's tempting to draw parallels between me and Ms. Coleman . . . I point […]
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The Penny Black goes on sale
England , United KingdomThe world's first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, went on sale May 1, 1840. Although some Penny Blacks were sold on May 1, it wasn't officially released until May […]