The 1527 Battle of Khanua
Uzbekista , UzbekistanOn 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 […]
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day
IrelandIf 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 , GermanyMarch 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 , MongoliaThe 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 […]
Finnair’s 100th Anniversary of Helsinki to Tallinn flight
FInland , FinlandFinnair'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 […]
Henry V takes the throne
England , United KingdomOn 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, […]
The Battle of Vienna Poland NFT
polandThe Battle of Vienna Original artwork: Jan Matejko 1882-1883 Release date: March 21, 2024 both regular postage stamp + NFT token Copies: 1,800
Lumiere brothers first movie premiers
FranceOn 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
RussiaOn 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
FranceOn 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 […]
Evliya Çelebi,Turkish writer, traveller, historian born
Türkiye , TurkeyEvliya 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 […]
Bangladesh declares independence
Bangladesh , BangladeshOn 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 […]