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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 is a professor at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. Susan Point is a Musqueam Coast Salish artist. Previously part of the Norhtwest Territories, […] |
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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 Bicentenary of Birth Hans Cristian Andersen Issued by Denmark's post office March 2, 2005 Designers: Eric Mourier and Mette Mourier Engraver: Lars Sjööblom Hans Christian […] |
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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 50 Years - The Jane Goodall Institute series Tanzania's post office released this set October 23, 2010 Goodall's began her groundbreaking research in July 1960, […] |
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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 2 000 copies Orange lederhosen 1 000 copies Rainbow lederhosen 50 copies https://kryptobriefmarke.li/ Blockchain:
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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 China Post April 5, 2010 This traditional Chinese festival is celebrated in many countries, including China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, […] |
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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 forces (Army of the Andes and the Chilean Army) met Spanish Royalist and loyalist forces on the Maipú plains, near Santiago, Chile. James Houser over […] |
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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 550th Anniversary of the Conquest of Constantinople series Issued by Türkiye May 29, 2003 Mehmed's massive forces circled the vast walls of Constantinople, and his […] |
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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 John A. Macdonald, Robert Baldwin, and Sir Louis Lafontaine Issued by the Canada's Post Office Department June 29, 1927 Engraver Elie Timothée Loizeaux used a […] |
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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. Issued by Canada post on March 14, 2024 Designer: Richard Nalli-Petta Illustrator: Michal Karcz On Monday, April 8, 2024, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime provinces […] |
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The Philippines observes Day of Valour, Araw ng Kagitingan, on April 9 Araw ng Kagitingan (day of valor) commemorates the heroism of Filipino and American soldiers at the Battle of Bataan. The Bataan Peninsula and Corregidor Island were the only remaining Allied strongholds in Southeast Asia. Their relentless fighting delayed the Japanese invasion over the […] 
Charles Baudelaire born April 9, 1821. "There are two ways of becoming famous, by piling up successes year after year, or by bursting on the world in a clap of thunder. The second way is assuredly the more original." Charles Baudelaire Charles Baudelaire (1821 – 1867) Issued by LaPoste (France) April 12, 2021 Designer: Patrick Dérible Engraver: Elsa Catelin Baudelaire is arguably the most […] |
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Mexican revolutionary leader Emiliano Zapata assassinated on April 10, 1919. El buen Emiliano, que amaba a los pobres, quiso darles libertad, por eso los indios de todos los pueblos con él fueron a luchar. De Cuauhtla hasta Amecameca, Matamoros y el Ajusco, con los pelones de el viejo don Poñuio se dio gusto. ¡Trinitaria de […] |
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Lebanese composer and founder of the Conservatoire Libanais, Wadih Sabra, died April 11, 1952. Sabra wrote the Lebanese National Anthem. Wadih Sabra From the Composer & Author of the Lebanese National Anthem (second stamp featured Rachid Nakhle) Issued by the Lebanese post office November 2021 Designer: Said Nakhle & Fadi Jeanbart Sabra should […] |
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On April 12, 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel in space. He succeeded in circling the earth in the 108-minute flight. “Poyekhali!!” “Let’s go!” Garagin on the morning of Apr. 12, 1961 50th Anniversary of 1st Manned Space Flight Issued by Russian post office April 12, 2011 Designer: Alexander Moskovets […] |
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Ethiopian Emperor Tewodros II commits suicide April 13, 1868. ‘I can’t do that; I can’t see my people pay the price for the wrong that I do.’ Letter of King Téwodros to Queen Victoria From the 70 Years National Library series Ethiopia's post office issued it January 28, 2016 Designer: Wegayehu Ayele During a brief […] |
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Icelandic Volcano Eyjafjallajökull begins erupting on April 14, 2010, disrupting air traffic for days. 2010 Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Issued by Iceland July 22, 2010 Designers: Borgar H. Árnason, Hany Hadaya, H2 design The volcanic eruption that began in Eyjafjallajökull just before midnight on 20 March 2010 is considered a single eruption in two separate […] |
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April 15, 1755, Samuel Johnson published his A Dictionary of the English Language. Ne'twork. n.s. Any thing reticulated or decussated, at equal distances, with interstices between the intersections. Image courtesy https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=network Samuel Johnson 1709-1784 Part off the Eminent Britons (Europa C.E.P.T. 2009) series Issued August 10, 2008 by Royal Mail Designed Together Design Ltd. […] |
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On April 16, 1853, India's first passenger train travels 34 km from Bori Bunder (Bombay) to Thane Centenary of Indian Railways Issued by India's Post office April 16, 1953 The image on the above stamp depicted the incorrect train. A second stamp was issued in 1976 showing the 1853 engine. Great Peninsular Railway Class GIP […] |
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April 17 is National Banana Day While this is nominally an American "celebration", it should international. With more than 500 stamps to mull over, it was a tough decision, but Tonga's banana shaped stamps were the obvious choice. Bananas Tonga issued them April 21,1969 to June 9, 1970 The only thing you need to know […] |
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On April 18, 1915, French aviation pioneer Roland Garros was brought down behind German lines. First crossing of the Mediterranean 1913 Roland Garros La Poste September 23, 2013 Designer: Romain Hugault Roland Garros (1888-1918) La Poste July 2, 1988 Designer: Jacques Gauthier Roland Garros saw his first aircraft when he attended the 1909 air […] 
350th Anniversary of the Battle of Khotyn Release date: April 18, 2024 Copies: 300 ex Silver NFT Copies: 70 ex Gold NFT |
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Bride of Frankenstein Premiers April 19, 1935, in San Francisco "To a new world of gods and monsters!" Dr. Pretorius Bride of Frankenstein Frankenstein From the Classic Movie Monsters series Issued by the US post office September 30, 1997 Artist: Thomas Blackshear II Art director: Derry Noyes The Bride was a sequel to Universal Picture's successful […] |
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United States Crypto #19 Bluegrass Artist: Heather Moulder Designer: Antonio Alcalá Copies: 3,580 Release date: April 20, 2024 Copies: 2,940 Ultra Rare Pane of 20 Copies: 640 Secret Rare 
Bram Stoker died April 20, 1912, in London, England I will not let you go into the unknown alone. Bram Stoker Bram Stoker 1847-1912 - Author of "Dracula" From Death Centenary of Bram Stoker Ireland issued the set April 19, 2012 According to biographer Liam Dail (Bram Stoker: The True Story of the Life & […] |
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Brazilian revolutionary Tiradentes was executed, drawn & quartered on April 21, 1792. It was the morning of April 21, 1792, a long 229 years ago. The sun shone over the crowd as the condemned man was led through the streets of Rio de Janeiro, surrounded by troops, from the prison to the scaffold installed in […] |
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Canadian Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Lester B Pearson sworn in as PM April 22, 1963. Father of the United Nations Forces "Misunderstanding arising from ignorance breeds fear, and fear remains the greatest enemy of peace." Lester B. Pearson, Prime Minister From The Millennium Collection (2nd series) Issued by Canada Post January 17, […] |
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Reinheitsgebot or Beer Purity Laws came into effect, April 23, 1516, in Bavaria 500th anniversary German Beer Purity Law Germany issued this April 7, 2016 Designers: Martin and Thomas Poschauko The Reinheitsgebot is the one of the world's oldest food safety regulations that is still in effect. Also known as the Bavarian Purity Law, it […] |
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Swiss Crypto Stamp 4.0 Stamp & NFT Marmi discovers Switzerland Each NFT/Stamp sees Marmi explore different parts of Switzerland through popular activities. 24 versions 7,500 copies for each 4 editions available: Basic Edition, Special Edition, Wallpaper Edition and Unique Edition release date: basic edition April 24, 2024 special edition and wallpaper edition April 25, 2024 unique […] 
Swiss Crypto Stamp 4.0 Stamp & NFT Marmi discovers Switzerland Each NFT/Stamp sees Marmi explore different parts of Switzerland through popular activities. 24 versions 7,500 copies for each 4 editions available: Basic Edition, Special Edition, Wallpaper Edition and Unique Edition release date: basic edition April 24, 2024 special edition and wallpaper edition April 25, 2024 unique […] 
Swiss Crypto Stamp 4.0 Stamp & NFT Marmi discovers Switzerland Each NFT/Stamp sees Marmi explore different parts of Switzerland through popular activities. 24 versions 7,500 copies for each 4 editions available: Basic Edition, Special Edition, Wallpaper Edition and Unique Edition release date: basic edition April 24, 2024 special edition and wallpaper edition April 25, 2024 unique […] 
Swiss Crypto Stamp 4.0 Stamp & NFT Marmi discovers Switzerland Each NFT/Stamp sees Marmi explore different parts of Switzerland through popular activities. 24 versions 7,500 copies for each 4 editions available: Basic Edition, Special Edition, Wallpaper Edition and Unique Edition release date: basic edition April 24, 2024 special edition and wallpaper edition April 25, 2024 unique […] 
Swiss Crypto Stamp 4.0 Stamp & NFT Marmi discovers Switzerland Each NFT/Stamp sees Marmi explore different parts of Switzerland through popular activities. 24 versions 7,500 copies for each 4 editions available: Basic Edition, Special Edition, Wallpaper Edition and Unique Edition release date: basic edition April 24, 2024 special edition and wallpaper edition April 25, 2024 unique […] 
Swiss Crypto Stamp 4.0 Stamp & NFT Marmi discovers Switzerland Each NFT/Stamp sees Marmi explore different parts of Switzerland through popular activities. 24 versions 7,500 copies for each 4 editions available: Basic Edition, Special Edition, Wallpaper Edition and Unique Edition release date: basic edition April 24, 2024 special edition and wallpaper edition April 25, 2024 unique […] 
Swiss Crypto Stamp 4.0 Stamp & NFT Marmi discovers Switzerland Each NFT/Stamp sees Marmi explore different parts of Switzerland through popular activities. 24 versions 7,500 copies for each 4 editions available: Basic Edition, Special Edition, Wallpaper Edition and Unique Edition release date: basic edition April 24, 2024 special edition and wallpaper edition April 25, 2024 unique […] 
Swiss Crypto Stamp 4.0 Stamp & NFT Marmi discovers Switzerland Each NFT/Stamp sees Marmi explore different parts of Switzerland through popular activities. 24 versions 7,500 copies for each 4 editions available: Basic Edition, Special Edition, Wallpaper Edition and Unique Edition release date: basic edition April 24, 2024 special edition and wallpaper edition April 25, 2024 unique […] 
Swiss Crypto Stamp 4.0 Stamp & NFT Marmi discovers Switzerland Each NFT/Stamp sees Marmi explore different parts of Switzerland through popular activities. 24 versions 7,500 copies for each 4 editions available: Basic Edition, Special Edition, Wallpaper Edition and Unique Edition release date: basic edition April 24, 2024 special edition and wallpaper edition April 25, 2024 unique […] 
Swiss Crypto Stamp 4.0 Stamp & NFT Marmi discovers Switzerland Each NFT/Stamp sees Marmi explore different parts of Switzerland through popular activities. 24 versions 7,500 copies for each 4 editions available: Basic Edition, Special Edition, Wallpaper Edition and Unique Edition release date: basic edition April 24, 2024 special edition and wallpaper edition April 25, 2024 unique […] 
Swiss Crypto Stamp 4.0 Stamp & NFT Marmi discovers Switzerland Each NFT/Stamp sees Marmi explore different parts of Switzerland through popular activities. 24 versions 7,500 copies for each 4 editions available: Basic Edition, Special Edition, Wallpaper Edition and Unique Edition release date: basic edition April 24, 2024 special edition and wallpaper edition April 25, 2024 unique […] 
Swiss Crypto Stamp 4.0 Stamp & NFT Marmi discovers Switzerland Each NFT/Stamp sees Marmi explore different parts of Switzerland through popular activities. 24 versions 7,500 copies for each 4 editions available: Basic Edition, Special Edition, Wallpaper Edition and Unique Edition release date: basic edition April 24, 2024 special edition and wallpaper edition April 25, 2024 unique […] 
Swiss Crypto Stamp 4.0 Stamp & NFT Marmi discovers Switzerland Each NFT/Stamp sees Marmi explore different parts of Switzerland through popular activities. 24 versions 7,500 copies for each 4 editions available: Basic Edition, Special Edition, Wallpaper Edition and Unique Edition release date: basic edition April 24, 2024 special edition and wallpaper edition April 25, 2024 unique […] 
Canadian soldier Frederick William Hall VC (1885-1915) was killed during the 2nd Battle of Ypres on April 24, 1915. He was attempting to rescue a fellow soldier when he was cut down. Hall was a Soldiers of Valour Road, one of 3 Victoria Cross Winners who all lived on the same street in Winnipeg, Manitoba. […] 
Swiss Crypto Stamp 4.0 Stamp & NFT Marmi discovers Switzerland Each NFT/Stamp sees Marmi explore different parts of Switzerland through popular activities. 24 versions 7,500 copies for each 4 editions available: Basic Edition, Special Edition, Wallpaper Edition and Unique Edition release date: basic edition April 24, 2024 special edition and wallpaper edition April 25, 2024 unique […] |
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St Lawrence Seaway opened April 25, 1959 Joint issue Canada-USA Opening of St Lawrence Seaway Issued by Canada and USA June 26, 1959, to coincide with the official opening. Canada: Designers: Alan L. Pollock and Gerald Mathew Trottier Engraver: Yves Baril USA: Arnold J. Copeland, E. Metzl and W. H. Buckley The Seaway Saga […] |
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Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece Seven Samurai released April 26, 1954 The victory belongs to those peasants. Not to us. Kambei Shimada 七人の侍 "Seven Samurai", 1954 From the series Japanese Films (Masterpieces of the past) Japanese Post released this October 10, 2006 Designer: Fumiaki Kanematsu 兼松 史晃 The 20 stamp Japanese Film set also included an excellent […] |
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Pope Julius II excommunicates Venice on April 27, 1509 Pope Julius II From 500th Anniv. of Saint Peter's Basilica Vatican Post issued the set June 22, 2006 Venice From Tourism 2021 series Italian post issued the stamp June 30, 2021 In a fit of pique, the Pope booted the entire city-state of Venice to the […] |
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On April 28, 1947, the Kon-Tiki left Callao, Peru Kon-Tiki + prestige booklet From the Thor Heyerdahl Centenary set Issued by Norway Post April 28, 2014 Designer: Benjamin Stenmarck Norwegian scientist Thor Heyerdahl, along with 5 others and a parrot set off from Peru aboard a balsa logs raft. They sailed for 3 1/2 months, travelling 8,000 km […] |
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April 29, 1882, Werner von Siemens tested the world's first electric trolleybus, the Elektromote, on the streets of Berlin. “When I have time and money, I want to build an electro-magnetic hackney that will never leave me in the lurch.” Elektromote inventor Dr. Ernst Werner von Siemens in a letter to his brother Death Centenary […] |
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Pioneer black aviator Bessie Coleman was tragically killed in an air accident April 30, 1926. It's tempting to draw parallels between me and Ms. Coleman . . . I point to Bessie Coleman and say here is a woman, a being, who exemplifies and serves as a model for all humanity, the very definition of […] |
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The world's first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, went on sale May 1, 1840. Although some Penny Blacks were sold on May 1, it wasn't officially released until May 6, 1840. 1 cover is known to exist stamps May 1, 1840. Penny Black Issued by Royal Mail May 1, 1840 Designers/Engravers: Charles and Frederick […] |
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The embodiment of Renaissance humanist thinking, Leonardo da Vinci died May 2, 1519. Born in Vinci, Republic of Florence and died in Clos Lucé, Amboise, Kingdom of France. 500th Anniversary of Death of Leonardo da Vinci Issued by Italy February 5, 2019 Designer: Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato 500th Anniversary of Death of Leonardo […] |
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On May 3, 1915, Canadian army surgeon penned In Flanders Fields. 50th Death Anniversary of John McCrae (1872-1918) Canada Post issued October 15, 1968 Designer: Imre von Mosdóssy In Flanders Fields Poem by John McCrae Issued by Canada Post May 3, 2015 on 100th anniversary of McCrae writing the poem Designer: q30 design Inc. The […] |
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On May 4, 1799, Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, was killed during the Siege of Seringapatam in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War. Tipu Sultan From the Indian Personalities 1974 series Issued by India Post July 15, 1974 Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore, (now in modern-day Karnataka, India), was known as the “Tiger of […] 
Ghana NFT + stamps #1 His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II - 25 Years of Impact Blockchain: Varius Release date: May 4, 2024 Crypto stamp Copies: 10.000 VIP NFT collector box Copies: 100 Golden Stamp Frame Copies: 1 GHANA - crypto-stamps.org has extensive details on this issue |
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When Great Britain passed the Duty on Hair Powder Act on May 5, 1795, the government inadvertently changed English fashion forever. There are no stamps solely about powdered wigs, so a portrait of George III and his dandy wig will have to do. George III From the Kings and Queens, The House of Hanover series […] |