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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 […] |
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The Channel Tunnel, or Chunnel officially opened to the public May 6, 1994 The 50.46-kilometre (31.35 mi) tunnel cuts under the English Channel linking the British Isles to mainland Europe. Opening of The Channel Tunnel Series British Lion and French Cockerel over Tunnel Symbolic Hands over Train British Lion and French Cockerel over Tunnel Symbolic […] |
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Edvard Munch's The Scream was recovered May 7, 1994, after it was stolen 3 months previously. The Scream From 150th Birth anniversary of Edvard Munch series Released by Norwegian Post February 13, 2013 Designed by Enzo Finger The painting was stolen February 12 from an Oslo Museum, the same day as the Lillehammer Winter Olympics […] |
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On May 8, 1819, King Kamehameha I (1738-1819) died. King Kamehameha I Revenue stamp Issued by the Republic of Hawaii 1897 Kamehameha was the first ruler of a unified Hawaii. King Kamehameha I Courtesy Hawaii State Archives |
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Maharana Pratap Singh (1540-1597) born May 9, 1540 Maharana Pratap Singh (1540-1597) From the series Creators of India Indian Post issued it on June 10, 2016 The 13th King of the Princely State of Mewar, now part of present-day Rajasthan, was renowned for his fierce resistance against the territorial expansions of the Mughal Empire under […] |
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On May 10, 1994, Nelson Mandela was sworn in president of South Africa. After 300 years of white presidents, Mandela became SA's first black President Nelson Mandela Inauguration of President Nelson Mandela Issued by South Africa May 10, 1994 Your Majesties Your Highnesses Distinguished Guests Comrades and Friends Today, all of us do, by our […] |
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HMS Beagle launched on May 11, 1820. Built at the Woolwich Docks. Charles Darwin was aboard during the Beagle's second voyage (1831–1836). 200th Anniversary of the Launch of Darwin's Ship HMS Beagle Issued by São Tomé and Príncipe April 10, 2020 |
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May 12, 1926, Titina boarded the airship Norge and became the first dog to fly over the North Pole. Oh, and the great Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen was also on the fight. Roald Amundsen, Polar Explorer, 150th Anniversary Issued by Norge post March 1, 2022 Designer: Magnus Rakeng Shamefully, there are no stamps dedicated […] |
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On May 13 New Zealand's Black Magic swept to victory in the America's Cup Victory 1995. The team won all 5 races, winning the title for NZ for the first time. The cup was one by a non-American team only once before. America's Cup Victory 1995 Issued by New Zealand May 16, 1995 Designer: Alan […] |
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On May 14, 1643, Louis XIV, the Sun King, ascended the French throne. "I know who I am. I am Louis XIV, and I am the King of France." Louis XIV (1638-1715) Part of the Famous people (1944) series Issued by France July 31, 1944 Designer: Pierre Gandon Louis XIV, le Roi Soleil, was born […] |
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On May 15, 1928, Walt Disney screened the Mickey Mouse animated short Plane Crazy. The 6-minute film was animated entirely by Ub Iwerks. Plane Crazy - Mickey and Minnie From Mickey's Portrait Gallery series Issued by Nevis post office September 11, 1992 Artwork: Walt Disney Co Iwerks completed Plane Crazy in 2 weeks, averaging 700 […] |
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On May 16, 1990, the voice of Kermit the Frog left this world. It all ends in one of two ways: either someone gets eaten or something blows up. ~ Jim Henson. Jim Henson & the Muppets Issued by US post office September 28, 2005 Designer: Edward Eyth |
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In the small village of Casnewydd Bach, Wales, young John Roberts, the dread pirate Black Bart, was born May 17, 1682. Capt. Bartholomew Roberts Definitives 1970-1977 series Issued by St. Christpher Nevis Anguilla Post February 1, 1970 Designers: John Waddington Studios The writing on this stamp is the death sentence that was handed down […] |
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Mount St. Helens erupts on the morning of May 18, 1980 "This is it!" USGS volcanologist David Johnston the morning St. Helens erupted. Mount St. Helens, Washington, US From the Volcanoes of the World series Issued by Gambia November 14, 2016 Mount St. Helens had been showing increasing activity throughout the month of March and […] |
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On May 19, 1883, Buffalo Bill's Wild West show opened to the public in Omaha, Nebraska. Buffalo Bill Cody From the Great Americans series Issued by USPS June 6, 1988 William Notman’s Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill (1885) From 150 Years of Canadian Photography (2nd series) Issued by Canada Post July 7, 2014 Designer: Stéphane Huot […] |
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May 20 is World Bee Day! Although diminutive, bees underpin our food systems: close to three-quarters of the world’s crops depend, at least in part, on bees and other pollinators. In economic terms, natural pollinators contribute up to $577 billion to the global economy. World Bee Day - Background | United Nations With about […] |
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May 21 is International Tea Day so put the kettle on, shake out your favourite tea leaves and raise a cup. "And the tiger drunk all the milk in the milk jug and all the tea in the teapot." Judith Kerr The Tiger Who Came to Tea The Tiger Who Came to Tea Issued by […] |
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On May 22, 1987, Rick Hansen arrived at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium, completing a 26-month, 40,075 km journey. Rick Hansen Part of the 4 stamp Difference Makers set Released by Canada Post May 22, 2012 Designed by Paprika Communications On March 21, 1985, wheelchair athlete Rick Hansen set out to travel around the world, raising […] |
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Defenestration of Prague, May 23, 1618, sparks the Thirty Years’ War. de·fen·es·tra·te: tossing someone out a window. A favourite Russian tactic to rid a certain dictator of pesky opponents. Well, there are no stamps of the event, but we do have a window stamp from Prague Castle. F. Sequens: Three Saints, stained-glass window detail From […] |
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On May 24, 1844, the first telegraph signal was sent. Samuel Morse sent a message from the Supreme Court chamber of the US Capitol to Baltimore, Maryland. Samuel F. B. Morse (1791-1892) Issued by Western Union Telegraph Company on December 1, 1939 Designer: Nathaniel Yontiff The first message sent read "What hath God wrought?" |
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May 25 is Towel Day, a tribute to Douglas Adams. The first Towel Day was held 2001, two weeks after Adams' death. Don't panic and don't forget your towel. Since no post office has seen fit to issue a stamp dedicated to Douglas Adams or The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, I'm sure a dolphin […] |
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After nearly 20 years, the last Model T Ford rolled off the assembly lines on May 26, 1927. Celebrate the Century - 1900's - Model T Ford Celebrate the Century Issue Issued by USPS February 3, 1998 Designer: Carl Herrman Artist: Richard Waldrep Production of the Model T began October 1908, and by 1927, 15 […] |
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France NFT stamp 2.1 NFT + Stamp #NFTimbre2.1 Blockchain: erc – 721 This is the first in a 3-stamp series that will feature AI generated art. Designer: Pascale Montenay - Creative Story @ Philaposte Release date: May 27, 2024 Copies: 30,000 You can read more about the stamp at FRANCE - crypto-stamps.org […] 
John was crowned King of England on May 27, 1199. King John, c. 1204 From the Jersey - "A Peculiar of the Crown" series Issued by Jersey Post June 25, 2005 Designer: Victor Ambrus King John, the youngest son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, assumed the throne on the death of his brother Richard […] |
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Azerbaijan declares independence from the Russian empire on 28 May 1918. The republic lasted for 23 months until the Soviet Red Army invaded to reclaim the territory. Neary 20,000 Azerbaijani soldiers died fighting Soviet aggression before Azerbaijan was defeated. During its brief life, the government of Azerbaijan issued a number of stamps that are often […] |
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On May 29, 1861, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce was formed. Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce Issued by HK Post May 26, 2011 |
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On May 30, 1431, Jeanne d'Arc (1412-1431) burned at the stake as a heretic. Joan of Arc, Maid of Orléans, from Domrémy, in Lorraine, France 500th Anniversary of Relief of Orléans Released by France March 11, 1929 Designer: Gabriel-Antoine Barlangue Engraver: Abel Mignon Issued to celebrate the end of the siege of Orléans May 4 […] |
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Samuel Pepys wrote his last entry in his diaries on May 31, 1669. And so, the diary comes to an end. Samuel Pepys Monday 31 May 1669 To the utter shame of the Royal Mail, there are no stamps celebrating Pepys. I could only find 2 stamps, neither I particularly like so I created my […] |
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Award winning Indian cinema star Nargis Dutt was born June 1, 1929, in Calcutta. Actor Nargis is easily one of the most-iconic Indian actors to have appeared on the Indian silver screen. On Nargis’s 39th death anniversary, here are some lesser-known facts about the legendary actor | Bollywood - Hindustan Times Nargis Dutt (1929-1981) Commemoration […] |
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Bulgaria commemorates Bulgarian hero, poet, journalist and revolutionary Hristo Botev, June 2. Sirens will sound across Bulgaria for two minutes at noon on June 2, 2024, in an annual custom honouring the memory of revolutionary, poet and rebel Hristo Botev, who died in 1876 in the struggle against Ottoman rule, as well as in tribute […] |