National Catfish Day
USAIf it's June 25 then that means its National Catfish Day in the United States. Catfish, part of the 5 stamp Fish set Issued by USPS March 21, 1986 Designer: […]
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Ratcatching Day in Hamelin – bring out the piper!
Germany , GermanyOn June 26, the city of Hamelin celebrate the story of the pied pier with Ratcatching Day. An entry in Hamelin’s town records, dating to 1384, laments that, “It is […]
Violet Milstead, Canadian aviator dies
Canada , CanadaCanadian military transport pilot and first female bush pilot Violet Milstead died on June 27, 2014. During the Second World War she served with the Air Transport Auxiliary in Great […]
Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated
Austria Salzburg, AustriaArchduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie, Archduchess of Austria were assassinated on June 28, 1914, setting off events that plunged much of the world into War. Sarajevo […]
Tunguska event flattens 2,150 km2 of forest
RussiaOn June 30, 1908 at 7:17 am, a meteor flashed across the Tunguska sky, and exploding above the forest, destroying everything in a 2,150 km2 (830 sq mi) radius. Part of […]
Artist Paul Klee dies in Switzerland
Switzerland , SwitzerlandOn June 29, 1940, Swiss artist Paul Klee died. "Art does not reproduce the visible but makes visible." From 'Schöpferische Konfession', begun 1918; published 1920 Paul Klee (1879-1940) for the […]
Elsa Beskow, Swedish writer and illustrator dies
SwedenElsa Beskow, Swedish author and illustrator of children's books died on June 30, 1953. Europa 2010 - Children's Books Issued by Sweden in 2010 Artist: Elsa Beskow Designer: Gustav Mårtensson […]
It’s Canada Day!
Canada , CanadaHappy Canada Day everyone. On July 1, 1867 the British North America Act went into effect. While looking for a good stamp celebrating Canada, I was surprised how many countries […]
Nostradamus Dies
MonacoOn July 1 (or possibly 2), 1566, French apothecary, physician and astrologer Nostradamus died. 500th Birth Anniversary of Nostradamus Issued by Monaco in 2003 Designer and engraver: Claude Andréotto After […]
Quebec City founded
Canada , CanadaQuebec City was established on July 3, 1608. Founding of Québec City From the French Settlements in North America (5th issue) series Issued by Canada Post 2008 Designers: François Martin […]
Happy Happy July 4th
USAHappy July 4th to my American friends. Flag of USA (AP Booklet) Issued by the USPS 2024 Designer: Laura Stutzman
Gibraltar Crypto Miniature Sheet
GibraltarTribute to European Football 2024 series one Gibraltar Crypto Miniature Sheet Designer: Stephen Perera Photographer: ingimage.com and Charles Cruz Release date: July 4, 2024 sheet of 16 stamps 2 […]