Franz Liszt, Hungarian composer died July 31 1886
Hungarian pianist, composer and conductor Franz Liszt died July 31, 1886. He was a phenomenon the world had never seen—a figure who transformed not only the sound of music but […]
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Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, Iceland’s 1st female head of state
On August 1, 1980, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir became the world's first democratically elected female head of state, and Iceland's fourth president. Vigdís’s impact on Iceland and the world is immeasurable. She […]
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British Columbia was formed August 2, 1858
The colony of British Columbia was formed August 2, 1858, with Sir James Douglas appointed as the first governor. BC was created as a response to growing threats by American […]
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Tunisian independence leader Habib Bourguiba born 1963
Habib Bourguiba, independence leader and first President of Tunisia was born August 3, 1903 in Monastir, Tunisia. Habib Bourguiba in Exile Issued in 1958. Habib returned from exile in 1956. […]
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Granny the Actinia equina anemone shuffled off its mortal coil Aug. 4
Granny, a Actinia equina sea anemone, died at the age of 67 on August 4, 1887. ... on the 4th August last, while surrounded by several of its offspring, and […]
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Brazil’s 1st president Deodoro da Fonseca born
On August 5, 1827, Deodoro da Fonseca, the future 1st President of Brazil was born in Alagôas, Brazil. Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca (1827-1892) Issued in 2008 as part of Brazil's National […]
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Modernist writer Jorge Amado died Aug. 6, 2001
Brazilian novelist Jorge Amado died in Salvador, Brazil on August 6, 2001. Considered one of Brazil's great modernist writers, his body of work is still popular, decades after his death. His […]
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Mata Hari born in Leewarden Aug 7, 1876
Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was born on August 7, 1876 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. As Father Arbaux spoke with the condemned woman, a French officer approached, carrying […]
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International Cat Day August 8
EGADS it's International Cat Day already! Yes, last August 8th we celebrated the day as well, but any excuse to enjoy cats. These two cats were created by Andrew Lewis […]
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Happy birthday to Tove Jansson & the Moomins Aug. 9
Happy birthday to Tove Jansson, creator of the much loved Moomins. Nobody is left outside in Tove Jansson’s world. Through her unique touch, she captures a universal duality: darkness mixed […]
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Movie star Rin Tin Tin dies in Jean Harlow’s arms 1932
Movie star Rin Tin Tin died a peaceful death August 10, 1932. German Shepherd (Canis lupus familiaris) Issued by France in 2011 as part of their Dog Breeds set Since […]
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It’s Flag Day in Pakistan – August 11
Pakistan celebrates Flag Day each August 11. Flag & Sun Issued 1982 for Pakistan's Independence, 35th Anniversary Designed by Akhlaq Ahmed Flag Day in Pakistan is observed on August 11 […]