Dr Atl, one of the founders of the Mexican art revolution was born October 3, 1875 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The man who called himself Dr. Atl was born Gerardo Murillo, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, on October 3, 1875. His biography states that he was a painter, a writer, an explorer, a geologist, a philosopher, a […]
On October 4th, 1883 the famed Orient Express pulled out Paris, bound for Constantinople, for the first time. The round trip lasted 7 days. With this one trip, the geography of Europe was turned upside down, and the notion of long-distance travel was completely redefined. History of the train | Orient Express Austria and Romania […]
Hari Tentara Nasional Indonesia It's the Indonesian National Army's (TNI) anniversary. Now in it's 80th year of independence, the country celebrates Armed Forces Day every October 5. Indonesian National Armed Forces Day / Hari Tentara Nasional Indonesia Issued in 1997 by Indonesia The history of the TNI began shortly after the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence, […]
World Space Week is in full swing. World Space Week is an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. The United Nations General Assembly declared in 1999 that World Space Week will be held each year from October 4-10. These dates commemorate two events: October 4, […]
Canadian artist Jean-Paul Riopelle was born October 7, 1923 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. If Riopelle is a pillar of our history, it is because he was first and foremost a visionary and an explorer, and that is precisely what made him an eminently contemporary artist. In both the past and the present, Riopelle stands, in […]
The three month siege of Alkmaar ended October 8, 1573 with a Dutch victory over Spanish forces. This was the first significant Spanish defeat in the Eighty Years' War, and signalled a turning point in the long war. This set of Cinderellas (non postal stamps) was issued in 1973 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of […]
South Korea celebrates its 579th Hangul Day. Hangul is the national Korean language, created and established by 15th century King Sejong the Great. The South Korean government created the commemorative day in 1970. Hangul Alphabet Issued by South Korea in 2021 Designed by Ryu Ji-Hyeong Hangul Day is more than a celebration; it is an […]
World Mental Health Day - October 10. "Mental health is still a taboo subject in Quebec, more so than sexuality. However, it is important that we talk about it," Artist Miriane . Majeau. Beginning in 1992, the World Federation for Mental Health has pushed for broader acceptance and understanding of mental health. This year's theme […]
Artist Maurice de Vlaminck died October 11, 1958 French Fauve artist, Maurice de Vlaminck, seems to have been in a contest with the iconic Cubist, legendary womanizer, and notoriously egotistical, Pablo Picasso. What these two rebellious artists did have in common was an uncanny ability to innovate, to create something completely new. For Picasso, it was Cubism; for Vlaminck […]
De Delftse Donderslag or Delft Thunderclap ignited over 80,000 pounds of gunpowder in the city of Delft. A little after 10 am, October 12, 1654, an explosion ripped through the city when the vast stores of gunpowder stored in the city arsenal blew. Over 100 died and thousands were left injured and homeless. The shockwaves […]
In the early morning hours of Friday October 13, 1307, under the orders of King Philip the Fair, the Knights Templar were arrested. "Dieu n'est pas content, nous avons des ennemis de la foi dans le Royaume" | "God is not pleased. We have enemies of the faith in the kingdom." Arrest warrant signed by […]
The first Winnie the Pooh book adventure was published by Methuen (London) on October 14, 1926. This means the venerable bear will be 100 years old next year. There are many stamps bearing Winnie's image, with the UK and Canadian stamps standing out. The Royal Mail release relied on original drawings from Pooh's first book. […]