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 Mongolia's celebration of Kublai Khan's 800th Anniversary. Kublai Khan (1215-1294) from 800th Anniversary of the Birth of Kublai Khan Issued by Mongolia September 16, 2015 […]
Finnair's (also called Aero) first regular flight takes place on March 20, 1924. The Helsinki to Tallinn, Estonia flight was the first regular route established by new airline Finnair, which was formed September 12, 1923. This was also Finnair's first flight. Finnair used a Junkers F.13 aircraft, fitted as a seaplane. In 1924, there were […]
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, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother; be he ne’er so vile, This day shall […]
The Battle of Vienna Original artwork: Jan Matejko 1882-1883 Release date: March 21, 2024 both regular postage stamp + NFT token Copies: 1,800
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: Pierre Munier The film, Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory, was first seen by a small group of 10. The film, or actualités, ran for 1:55 min. […]
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 we invested not only our money but, what is more important, our intellectual potential." Anatoly Solovyev who lived aboard Mir for 651 days and served […]
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 Bibliothèque nationale de France, Department of Prints and Photography, Michel Strogoff, Of the Earth in the Moon, Around the World in 80 Days, […]
Evliya Çelebi was born March 25,1611 in Unqapanı (now called Istanbul) "I lay down on the pillow of lamentation, in the corner of my hovel, in my birthplace Istanbul, to a sleep of wish fulfillment." Evliya Çelebi wrote on Aug. 10, 1630 400th Birth Anniversary of Evliya Celebi Issued by Türkiye on March 25, […]
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 and Pakistan response marked the beginning of the 9-month long Bangladesh Liberation War. The Liberation of Bangladesh series Sheik Mujibur Rahman Support Bangladesh Map of […]
Jazz great Sarah Vaughan was born March 27, 1924, in Newark, New Jersey. "They always ask me the same questions. Where was I born? When did I start singing? Who have I worked with? I don't understand why they can't just talk to me without all that question bit." Sarah Vaughan Sarah Vaughan From the […]
On March 28, 1910, the world's first seaplane, Fabre Hydravion, successfully took off & landed on water. "When in 1906 I had my certificate from the Paris School of Electricity, my parents came to ask the deputy director of this school the following question: Is it reasonable to let this boy pursue his dream? He […]
UNESCO World Heritage site Chichen Itza passes into state hands on March 29, 2010 Chichen Itza Mexico Souvenir sheet of 5 stamps Pelota ring, Jaguar Temple, serpent head Colonnade Observatory Catillo, jaguar head Chac Mool Issued by Mexican Post Office June 13, 2007 Designer: Rodolfo Espíndola Betancourt Until 2010, the site was privately owed. The […]