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 […]
On March 30, 1848, locals woke to a startling site of Niagara Falls frozen over. Residents awoke on the morning of March 30th to an eerie silence and realized something […]
Basil Rathbone appears as Sherlock Holmes for the first time in The Hound of the Baskervilles on March 21, 1939. The Hound of the Baskervilles From the Sherlock Holmes […]
The northern territory of Nunavut was formed April 1, 1999. Creation of Nunavut Territory Canada Post released this stamp April 1, 1999 Designers: Bonne Zabolotney & Susan Point Bone Zabolotney […]
Storyteller Hans Christian Andersen born April 2, 1930, in Odense, Denmark Hans Christian Andersen, Scissors & paper cut-out, Ugly duckling, pen & inkwell and Ugly duckling, pen & inkwell From […]
Primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall was born April 3, 1934. Tanzania issued a multi series set featuring both Goodall and Gombe to celebrate the park's 50th anniversary Gombe […]
Liechtenstein #8 - Animal Fantastic Koala Designer: Isabella GASSNER 7 000 copies in total (Sold Out) Koala comes in the following versions: Purple lederhosen 3 950 copies Geen lederhosen 2 […]
The annual Qingming Festival (清明节) or Tomb Sweeping Day (掃墓節) occurs this year on April 4, 2024. Qingming Festival Burning incense Gathering of willow branches Flying kits Issued by […]
Independence forces win the Battle of Maipú, Chile on April 5, 1818. Bicentenary Battle of Maipú Correos Chile issued this stamp April 5, 2018 Designer: Mauricio Navarro González The independence […]
Sultan Mehmed II begins the siege of Constantinople on April 6, 1453. Sultan Mehmet II (1432-1481) and Cartouche Soldier Leaders at Table Ceremonial Robe of the Sultan From the […]
Canadian politician and Father of Confederation, Thomas D'Arcy McGee was assassinated April 7, 1868. Thomas D'Arcy McGee Part of the Historical Series featuring Thomas D'Arcy McGee, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Sir […]
Today, a total solar eclipse will pass over parts of Canada, Mexico and the US. Solar Eclipse The booklet and FDC glow under a blacklight. […]