Brazilian composer Antônio Carlos Gomes died September 16, 1896. Considered the first "New World" composer to gain widespread success in Europe, with a number of his works playing at Teatro alla Scala in Milan. Brazil has released 3 stamps in his honour.. The first set celebrates the 100th anniversary of the world premier of Il […]
On September 17, 1849, Harriet Tubman and her brothers, Ben and Henry, escaped from slavery for the first time. Shortly after fleeing, Ben and Henry turned around and returned to the plantation. Harriet wasn't prepared for the arduous journey on her own so she turned back with them. The US post office has released two […]
Greta Garbo ( Greta Lovisa Gustafsson) makes her entrance into the world September 18, 1905. There have been many stamps featuring this movie icon from countries around the world, but Sweden's aloof study from 2005 is one of the best. The stamp used Swedish artist Einar Nerman's famous sketch from around 1937-1940. Nerman was a […]
September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Avast me hearties. Climb aboard the good ship Nonsense and talk like a pirate today. Well at least until your friends threaten to make you walk the plank if you don't knock it off. Pirates of the Gulf and Galapagos series from Ecuador Part of an […]
On September 20, 1951, future Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur was born in Thurso, Quebec, Canada. Best known for his years with the Montreal Canadiens from 1971 to 1985. Lafleur was featured in 4 stamps from Canada, including a "motion stamp". Guy Lafleur Part of the NHL All Star Game Players (3rd series) set […]
Canadian singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen was born September 21, 1934. Canada post issued a 3 stamp set to honour Cohen shortly after his death in 2016. Leonard Cohen, singer Released in 2019 Designed by Paprika Design
Baseball legend and master of malapropism, Yogi Berra died on September 22, 2015. Famed on field as one of baseball's great catchers and managers, Berra was also known for his unusual verbal twists that became known as "Yogisims". It was Berra who coined ""It's déjà vu all over again" along with "It ain't over 'til it's […]
Geswanouth Slahoot, chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, known to Canadians as Chief Dan George died on September 23, 1981. He was a much loved and respected activist, actor, poet, musician and author from British Colombia, Canada. Oh Canada, how can I celebrate with you this centenary, this hundred years? Shall I thank you for the […]
On September 24, 1861, Indian activist Bhikaiji Cama, or Madam Cama, was born in Mumbai. An early advocate for Indian independence, women's rights, education. Birth Centenary of Bhikaiji Cama (1861-1936) Issued by India Post in 1962 Madam Bhikaiji Cama passed away on August 13, 1936. She is remembered as a fearless patriot, a pioneering woman […]
NFT Jass Cards - Mystery Packs Release date: August 24, 2024 8,000 sets available Each pack contains 36 Jass cards which includes 1 of 4 different crypto stamps. The following 4 stamps are available: Rose / Acorn / Schilten / Bell Within each set there are 4 NFT categories: Rose Jass card Rarities […]
On September 25, 1764 Fletcher Christian was born. Sailor and notorious mutineer, Christian ended his days on the remote island of Pitcairn, leaving behind a legacy that has sparked romanticised movies about his life and actions. The Pitcairn post office has issued a number of stamps featuring Fletcher Christian, but the best is the extensive […]
Hungarian composer and pianist Béla Bartók died September 26, 1945. Born a proud Hungarian (though his birth town is now within the borders of Romania), Béla Bartók belongs to the extraordinary generation of modernist European composers who came to the fore at the beginning of the 20th century – which included Schoenberg, Berg and Webern (the Second Viennese School), Stravinsky […]