The International Year of Statistics (Statistics2013) is a global initiative, now encompassing more than 1400 participating organizations from 108 countries, which aims to celebrate and recognize the powerful contributions of statistical science to the lives of each one of us, on our everyday chores.
published July 21st, 2013
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Automotive transportation of postal mail, in the world, held since the end of the 19th century. In our country, in areas under the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it was noted that since in 1899, used motor tricycles for emptying the bag, and the cars of the early 20 century.
published July 21st, 2013
Isle of Man Post Office marks the 225th anniversary of The Times newspaper by commemorating some of the most significant events of recent history reported in this world famous publication.
The Times dates back to 1788 and has covered every news story in history. All the headlines reproduced in this unique new stamp issue, in association with The Times newspaper, capture the drama and immediacy of particular news events flashed across the world.
published July 20th, 2013
Richard Wagner was born in Leipzig on 22 May in 1813. the ninth child of the police officer, who died of typhus six months after the birth of Richard. The famous German composer, conductor, essayist, reformer of opera, and great music theorist.
published July 20th, 2013
World Oceans Day was officially recognized by the United Nations in 2008 and is now celebrated on 8 June each year. This special day is an opportunity to celebrate our world’s shared ocean and our personal connection to the sea, as well as to raise awareness about the crucial role the ocean plays in our lives and the important ways in which people can help protect it.
published July 19th, 2013
The official residence of the President of the Philippines is Malacañan Palace, situated in the old Manila district of San Miguel.
The first recorded owner of the property is Luis Rocha, a Spaniard in the Galleon trade. The Rocha property was built of stone, described as being a relatively modest country house.
published July 18th, 2013
St Catherine’s of Võru was built in the years 1788–1792, being a contemporary with the city, and its inauguration took place on July 24, 1793. The late baroque church with strong early classical features is attributed to Christoph Haberland, an architect based in Riga.
published July 17th, 2013
Shows an aerial view of the Sacred Hermitage and Monastery of Camaldoli, nestling in the delightful forests of the Apennines between Tuscany and Romagna.
published July 16th, 2013
In the centennial year of the International Fencing Federation, competitors, including wheelchair athletes, from all disciplines of fencing will test their skills in Budapest. Over 1,000 fencers as well as trainers, sports officials, accompanying persons, guests and fans will be at the World Championships in the SYMA hall.
published July 15th, 2013
The June issue is completed with two commemorative stamps that each marks an impressive town jubilee in Greenland.
published July 14th, 2013
This issue commemorates two important events: the Centenary of Aviation in the Canary Islands and the Centenary of the Baskonia Sports Club and Baskonia Mani Taldea of Basauri (Vizcaya).
published July 14th, 2013
