Croatian Post issue a commemorative stamp to mark the 100th Anniversary of Friar Radoslav Glavaš death
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Friar Radoslav Glavaš was born in Drinovci on November 28th, 1867. He was baptized by Friar Paško Buconjić on December 1st, 1867. His baptismal name is Andrija. His parents are Ante and Iva nee Nuić.
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published July 22nd, 2013
Tags: Anniversary,
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Srpske Post issues a stamp dedicated to Richard Wagner and Giuseppe Verdi
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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.
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published July 20th, 2013
1150th Anniversary of the Evangelization of Great Moravia by Saints Cyril and Methodius by Vatican Post
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This year marks the 1150th anniversary of the evangelization of Great Moravia by Saints Cyril and Methodius. Great Moravia included a large part of Central Europe, going well beyond the borders of current States.
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The Bahamas celebrates its 40th Anniversary of Independence!!
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The attainment of national independence for the Commonwealth of The Bahamas was the culmination of a long and unrelenting journey towards self-determination for the people of The Bahamas. The political thrust for national independence came from the Progressive Liberal Party under the leadership of the Party’s then leader Lynden Oscar Pindling.
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Tags: Anniversary,
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Canada Post honours another great Canadian with a stamp issue!!
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With this beautiful stamp affixed to the collectible OFDC, Canada Post honours a cultural luminary who helped to form the Canadian identity.
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published June 26th, 2013
United States Post dedicates a stamp issue to country music legend Johnny Cash!!
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Johnny Cash (1932-2003) is best remembered internationally as a country music artist, but we feel his influence just about everywhere—from rock and folk to blues and gospel. The Johnny Cash (Forever®) stamp is being issued this year as part of the exciting new Music Icons stamp series.
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published June 26th, 2013
The 50th Anniversary of the death of Blessed John XXIII by Vatican Post!!
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Blessed Pope John XXIII is fondly remembered as “Good Pope John”, the title which best reflects not only the physical features of his face, precious for so many faithful, but also his nature as a caring shepherd who never missed an opportunity to offer support with often just a few simple words to those most in need.
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published June 25th, 2013
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Sweden praises it’s Hockey Heroes with a stamp issue!
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“The four Swedish ice hockey players that are presented here are some of the most important names in modern Swedish ice hockey history.
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published June 23rd, 2013
Tags: Athletes,
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Philippines Post celebrates the life of Secretary Jesse M. Robredo with a stamp issue!!
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Jesus “Jesse” Manalastas Robredo, (May 27, 1958 – August 18, 2012) also known as “government man” was born in Naga City, Camarines Sur. He was the third of five children of Jose Chan-Robredo, Sr. and Marcelina Manalastas-Robredo.
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published June 19th, 2013
John F. Kennedy 1917- 1963 by An Post!!
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On June 6, 2013, An Post issued two stamps to celebrate the life and achievements of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. The 60c stamp is the stamp shown.
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published June 16th, 2013
Jersey Posts’ Man of Steel!!
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Stamp collectors will be excited by a unique set of stamps and collectables that has been issued by Jersey Post to celebrate the forthcoming release of Man of Steel, the new Superman movie starring Henry Cavill, who was born and educated in Jersey, Channel Islands.
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published June 14th, 2013
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