On February 22, 1943, 21-year-old Sophie Scholl is executed by the Nazis for her resistance activities. Such a fine sunny day, and I have to go, but what does my death matter, if through us thousands of people are awakened and stirred to action? Sophie’s last words before execution Sophie, and two others were arrested […]
Large crowds gathered at Baddeck in Nova Scotia February 23, 1909, to witness the first Canadian flight. Dart designed Dart designed and flown by John McCurdy 100th Anniversary of the Silver Dart’s Flight Canada Post issue 2009 Designers Crystal Oracle and Dennis Page of Trampoline Marketing Agency using Michael Little's artwork. On a cold February day, […]
On February 24, 1923, locomotive 1472, The Flying Scotsman, went into service for the new London and North Eastern Railway. In 1862, when the East Coast route to Scotland was still young, Walter Leith of the Great Northern Railway had an idea. Why not run a through train from London to Edinburgh? This train was […]
February 25, 1570, Elizabeth I excommunicated by Pope Pius V. “The Damnation and Excommunication of Elizabeth Queen of England and her Adherents, with an Addition of other punishments Pius Bishop, Servant to God’s Servants, for a perpetual memorial of the matter..." 1570 - The Excommunication of Elizabeth I - The Anne Boleyn Files Two stamps […]
On February 26, 1815, Napoleon escapes from Elba and sends Europe into a panic. Napoleon Bonaparte, Bicentenary of Death Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) & Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) on Saint Helena La Poste France issued May 19, 2021 Designer & engraver Sophie Beaujard On Feb 26th, Napoleon and about 1,000 of his followers boarded ships […]
February 27 is International Polar Bear Day! Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) Canada Post release October 27, 1998 Designer Steven Slipp Engraver was Martin Mörck If you examine the lines of text just below the DA in Canada, you will see two things: 1 the print reads "URSUS MARITIMUS" which is a micro security print feature. […]
On February 28, 1897, Madagascar's Queen Ranavalona III was overthrown and sent into exile by invading French forces. Who is certain of tomorrow? Only yesterday I was a queen. Today I am simply an unhappy, broken-hearted woman. Attributed to Ranavalona after her exile began. Ranavalona III part of a 4-stamp set celebrating the last 3 […]
On February 29, 1692, the first three women were officially accused of witchcraft in Salem, Mass. Salem Witch Trials Grenada Post Office issued May 1, 2000 Image used on this stamp was “Execution of Bridget Bishop at Salem, 1692.” Illustration by Joseph Boggs Beale. Circa 1885. After two months of growing hysteria about the "bewitchment" […]
On March 1, 1918, Roger Delgado, the original Master was born. Roger Delgado, label from the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Who series Royal Mail issued in March 26, 2013 Designer: GBH 4 portraits of Dr Who can be seen on the bottom row, with Delgado the last on the right. There have been many who […]
91 years ago on March 2, 1933, King Kong clambered atop the Empire State Building, with Fay Wray in tow and made cinematic history. THE LOUDSPEAKER Kong is going West. He is making for the Empire State Building. DRISCOLL (to Sergeant) If he goes up there, what can we do? SERGEANT We won't be able […]
On March 3, 1887, teacher Anne Sullivan met Helen Keller Helen Keller (1880-1968) and Anne Sullivan (1867-1936) USPS issued June 27, 1980 20-year-old Anne Sullivan traveled to Ivy Green, Alabama to take over the education of blind and deaf child Helen Keller. ... began working to socialize her wild, stubborn student and teach her by […]
630 years ago, March 4, 1394, Prince Henry the Navigator was born in Porto, Portugal. Although he never personally participated in Portugal's voyages, Prince Henry is considered one of the leading pioneers of maritime exploration that eventually ushered in the Age of Discover. He sponsored voyages to unknown parts, expanding Portugal's knowledge of the world, […]