Celebrating 100 years of caring for children.... Canada Post issues stamp for the Montreal Children's Hospital
A sick child is every parent's worst nightmare – there are a million questions, just as many answers and often a myriad of options. For residents of Montreal and Quebec, the Montreal Children's Hospital is their dream come true. The Montreal Children's Hospital is the paediatric hospital of the McGill University Health Centre. Its mission is to be a leader in the care and treatment of sick infants, children, and adolescents, to be a source of support for their families, and to be an advocate for the rights of all children to reach their full potential. On May 6, 2004, Canada Post will honour the hospital's centennial by issuing a commemorative 49c stamp.
CANADAPOST.CA
April 29, 2004
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Catholics' Day
In 1983, on the occasion of his first pastoral visit to Austria, Pope John Paul II, at the Vespers for Europe on Heldenplatz, reminded Christians of their "common responsibility for Europe". This topic was also one of his most important issues during his subsequent visits to Austria. In 1998, the Pope emphasised the fact that "Austria plays a role as a bridge in the heart of Europe."
POST.AT
April 28, 2004
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History of Russia: 275th Birth Anniversary of Empress Catherine
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Catherine II's reign was notable for wanton development of Russian science and culture: painting and architecture, theatre and education, literature and history, sculpture and geography. This was a period famous for expeditions led by scientists.
April 27, 2004
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South Africa: 10 Years of Freedom
This is one of the most important issues of the year as it marks the important milestone of the 10 Years of Freedom in South Africa.
POSTOFFICE.CO.ZA
April 27, 2004
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Tercentenary of British Gibraltar
To commemorate the Tercentenary of British Gibraltar a Miniature Sheet of 9 stamps depecting (from left to right, top to bottom) the 'Royal Katarine' with Admiral Sir George Rooke aboard, arriving in 1704; British Merchants landing in Gibraltar; the Foxes Marine, Royal Artillery and Royal marines from the 18th century; a depiction of Gibraltar's judiciary system featuring the Mase; the UK flag, Gibraltar's phone booths and police hat; local post pillar boxes; our educational system and finally the people of Gibraltar celebrating in the streets with Gibraltar and UK flags.
GIBRALTAR-STAMPS.COM
April 24, 2004
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Austria: 150th Wedding Anniversary of Elisabeth and Franz Joseph
Arrival of the Bavarian Princess Elisabeth von Wittelsbach, known as "Sisi": the steamer "Franz Joseph" bearing the Emperor's bride arrived in Nussdorf on April 22nd, 1854. The Leopoldsberg was thronging with cheering crowds all the way up to the very peak.
POST.AT
April 23, 2004
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First in its class -- Canada Post honours the 50th anniversary of the Universite de Sherbrooke
The Universite de Sherbrooke will celebrate 50 years of educating the francophone community on May 4, 2004. It has grown into a university recognized nationally for its extensive co-op program and its tight-knit and collegial campus. Canada Post is proud to honour this historic institution of higher learning with a 49c stamp to be issued on the anniversary of the day the university first opened its doors.
CANADAPOST.CA
April 22, 2004
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Russia: Definitive Reprint 4th Issue
The stamp features the hall Marfino and a a culpture "Griffin". The Hall is an original memorial of Russian architecture (18-19cc). A griffin is a winged beast with a body of a lion and a head of an eagle, watches treasure.
April 15, 2004
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Russia: 300th Anniversary of Kronshtadt
Kronshtadt is a fortress-city. A fort Kronshlot was founded south to the island of Kotlin in the autumn of 1703 at the direction of Peter the Great in order to close a water-way to the mouth of the Neva.
April 15, 2004
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Iceland: Vintage cars
The first motor car was imported to Iceland in 1904. Car imports did not begin to any extent until 1913 when the first T-Ford model came to the country. Up until 1920 cars became considerably more numerous in Reykjavik and in the early twenties around 170 cars had been imported to Iceland, most of the Ford and Overland models. Among other types of cars were Maxwell, Saxon, Chevrolet and Buick.
POSTUR.IS
April 15, 2004
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75th Anniversary of the first Grand Prix of Monaco
Created by the Prince Louis II under the impetus given by Antony Noghes, the "Grand- Prix of Monaco" is now a world-famous event, particularly appreciated by the drivers. After an interruption due to the wars, the 62nd Formula 1 Grand Prix will be held from 20th till 23rd May 2004. The Automobile Club of Monaco has been organizing since the year 1997 an historic "Grand Prix" held the previous week-end. The 4th edition will be held in the year 2004.
OETP-MONACO.COM
April 10, 2004
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Germany: Endangered Species - White Stork
The White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae, breeding in the warmer parts of Europe (north to Estonia), northwest Africa, and southwest Asia (east to southern Kazakhstan). It is a strong migrant, wintering mainly in tropical Africa, down to the south of South Africa, and also in the Indian Subcontinent.
April 07, 2004
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Germany: UNESCO World Cultural Heritage
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Designs: ˆ 0.55: Building house places in Weimar and Dessau
Designer: Sibylle Haase & Prof. Fritz Haase, Bremen
Printers: Bagel Security-Print GmbH & Co. KG, Monchengladbach
April 06, 2004
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Henry Mancini Honored on US Postage Stamp
This month, composer Henry Mancini will be honored on a U.S. postage stamp to celebrate his 40-year career of writing music for the movies.
VOICE OF AMERICA
April 05, 2004
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The Duke Gets His Own Postage Stamp
He was a cowboy, a Green Beret, a jet pilot and a detective during his long acting career. Now, John Wayne will grace a postage stamp.
The United States Postal Service unveiled its annual "Legends of Hollywood" commemorative postage stamp Saturday night at a private fund-raiser.
7ONLINE.COM
April 04, 2004
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150 Years Electrical Lamp - Heinrich Goebel
Heinrich Gobel, or later: Henry Goebel (April 20, 1818 - December 4, 1893), born in Germany, was a precision mechanic and inventor, an early pioneer who independently developed designs for an incandescent light bulb. He married Sophie Lubke in 1844 and, at the age of 31 (in 1849), they emigrated to New York City, living there until his death.
April 03, 2004
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U.S. Air Force Academy stamps take flight
During a heartfelt anniversary celebration, the U.S. Postal Service dedicated the U.S. Air Force Academy commemorative postage stamp today at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
USPS
April 02, 2004
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Kurt G. Kiesinger
Kurt Georg Kiesinger (April 6, 1904–March 9, 1988) was a conservative German politician and Chancellor of West Germany from 1 December 1966 until 21 October 1969.
April 01, 2004
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