ISSUE 158 - February 2, 2024 - Stamp News Online Magazine
February Events in History
We start February's Events in History collection with a cover showing the Effective date of "War of 1812" postal rates. Other historical events included here are: The Immortal Chaplains, Modern Times" talkie by Charlie Chaplan, Nelson Mandela is released from prison after 27 years, The "Communist Manifesto" published by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, Astronaut John Glenn launched into orbit, Hattie McDaniel becomes first black woman to win an Oscar, and much more.
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February 1, 1815 - Effective date of War of 1812 postal rates. |
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February 1, 1816 - Effective date of repeal of War of 1812 postal rates. |
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February 1, 1842 - New York City Despatch Post, first adhesive stamp used in the United States. Viewing the New Amsterdam City Despatch Post Collection |
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February 2, 1989 - F.W. deKlerk becomes South Africa's National Party Leader |
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February 3, 1943 - 4 U.S. Army chaplains aboard the ship Dorchester give life jackets to young soldiers. |
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February 3, 1943 - 4 U.S. Army chaplains aboard the ship Dorchester give life jackets to young soldiers. http://www.army.mil |
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February 5, 1937 - "Modern Times" talkie by Charlie Chaplan released, http://en.wikipedia.org |
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February 5, 1937 - "Modern Times" talkie by Charlie Chaplan released, http://en.wikipedia.org |
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February 7, 1928 - The First Flight from England to Australia (Bert Hinkler) |
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February 7, 1928 - The First Flight from England to Australia (Bert Hinkler) |
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February 8, 1910 - Boy Scouts of America founded by William D. Boyce |
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February 8, 1910 - Boy Scouts of America founded by William D. Boyce |
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February 10, 1763 - French and Indian War ends, Treaty of Paris |
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February 10, 1763 - French and Indian War ends, Treaty of Paris |
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February 11, 1990 - Nelson Mandela is released from prison after 27 years. |
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February 11, 1990 - Nelson Mandela is released from prison after 27 years. |
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February 14 - Valentine's Day, French Stamp |
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February 14 - Valentine's Day, http://en.wikipedia.org |
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February 15, 1898 - U. S. Battleship Maine explodes while anchored off the coast of Havana. http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net |
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February 15, 1898 - U. S. Battleship Maine explodes while anchored off the coast of Havana. http://militaryhistory.about.com |
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February 17, 1854 - Independence of Orange Free State (So. Africa) is recognized by British. http://en.wikipedia.org |
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February 18, 1911 - First official mail flown by airplane by French pilot Henri Pequet. |
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February 19, 356 - All heathen temples are closed by Emperor Constantius II |
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February 20, 1962 - Astronaut John Glenn is launched into orbit. |
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February 20, 1962 - Astronaut John Glenn is launched into orbit. |
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February 20, 1962 - Astronaut John Glenn is launched into orbit. |
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February 21, 1848 - The Communist Manifesto was published by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. http://www.history.com |
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February 21, 1848 - The Communist Manifesto was published by Karl mrx and Friedrich Engels. |
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February 23, 1991 - Desert Storm Allied ground offensive begins. |
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February 23, 1991 - Desert Storm Allied ground offensive begins. |
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February 23, 1991 - Desert Storm Allied ground offensive begins. |
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February 26, 1846 - Buffalo Bill, Date of birth |
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February 26, 1846 - Buffalo Bill, Date of birth |
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February 28, 1986 - Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme is assassinated. |
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February 28, 1986 - Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme is assassinated. |
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February 29, 1880 - Gotthard railway tunnel is completed running between Switzerland and Italy. http://en.wikipedia.org |
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February 29, 1880 - Gotthard railway tunnel is completed running between Switzerland and Italy. |
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February 29, 1940 - Hattie McDaniel, first black woman to win an Oscar. |
