The Gulf Coast Stamp Club will meet in the St. Martin Library meeting room on July 13. A Board meeting is scheduled for 1 pm followed by the General Club meeting at 2 pm. Click here for a map. Following the General Club meeting Felix Perez-Folch will be giving a lecture on the U.S. 1937 3 cent Puerto Rico Territory stamp that shows the La Fortaleza located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Dr. John Barrett will lecture on the 1856 Austrian newspaper stamp Red Mercury.
USPS Issues For June 2019
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George H.W. Bush
Issue Date: June 12 Place of Issue: College Station, Texas Format: Single design, self-adhesive Denomination: 55¢, forever stamp |
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USS Missouri Issue Date: June 11 Place of Issue: Honolulu, Hawaii Format: Single design, self-adhesive Denomination: 55¢, forever stamp |
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Sesame Street Muppets.
Issue Date: June 22 Denomination: 55¢ Forever |
June 4, 1942 - The Battle of Midway
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June 4 -- Six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States defeated Japan in one of the most decisive naval battles of World War II. Thanks in part to major advances in code breaking, the United States was able to preempt and counter Japan’s planned ambush of its few remaining aircraft carriers, inflicting permanent damage on the Japanese Navy. An important turning point in the Pacific campaign, the victory allowed the United States and its allies to move into an offensive position.
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Click on the link to the New Orleans National WWII Museum for a full explanation.
June 4 - Hug Your Cat Day
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Today is Hug Your Cat Day. Go ahead and give your cat a big, furry hug.
Cat lovers can really get into this day. If you're a cat lover, you can really appreciate the warm, cozy feeling you get when you curl up on a couch or chair, and hug your cat. The only problem is, your cat will most likely only allow a brief hug before sauntering away. If your cat is a true hugger, count your blessings. |
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Dog lovers...sorry, but hugging your dog will not suffice. If you are going to be "into" this day, you simply must hug a cat...your cat.
You don't have a cat? You can correct this today. The month of June is "Adopt a Cat Month".
You don't have a cat? You can correct this today. The month of June is "Adopt a Cat Month".
D-Day - June 6, 1944
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On this historic day in 1944, Allied troops invaded the beaches of Normandy, France. It is the largest amphibious assault in world history. This massive, bloody battle was the turning point of the war in the European theater.
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On this day, 156,000 troops from the United states, Great Britain and Canada stormed five beaches. American troops landed on Omaha and Utah beach. At the same time, British troops landed on Gold and Sword beach. And, Canadian forces landed on Juno Beach. 4,000 Allied troops died on these beaches on D-Day, 2,000 of them were American.
Please take a moment of silence today, and thank the many soldiers who fought and died for our country on D-Day. I had two uncles, one of my father's brothers and one of my mother's brothers, who landed on Utah beach. At least what they thought was Utah beach. They missed the landing site by 1.13 miles to the east. They both survived the war but carried the scars of seeing their friends killed as they tried to assault the beaches of France.
For further information on the landing at Utah Beach read Britannica's write up at this link. For a full explanation of the D-Day Invasion go to this link.
Please take a moment of silence today, and thank the many soldiers who fought and died for our country on D-Day. I had two uncles, one of my father's brothers and one of my mother's brothers, who landed on Utah beach. At least what they thought was Utah beach. They missed the landing site by 1.13 miles to the east. They both survived the war but carried the scars of seeing their friends killed as they tried to assault the beaches of France.
For further information on the landing at Utah Beach read Britannica's write up at this link. For a full explanation of the D-Day Invasion go to this link.
Flag Day - June 14
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On January 1, 1776, the Continental Army was reorganized in accordance with a Congressional resolution, which placed American forces under George Washington's control. On that New Year's Day the Continental Army was laying siege to Boston, which had been taken over by the British Army. Washington ordered the Grand Union flag hoisted above his base at Prospect Hill. It had 13 alternate red and white stripes and the British Union Jack in the upper left corner (the canton).
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On June 14, 1777, to establish an official flag for the new nation, the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act: "Resolved, that the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation."
Between 1777 and 1960, Congress passed several acts that changed the shape, design and arrangement of the flag and allowed for additional stars and stripes to be added to reflect the admission of each new state:
Color Symbolism
Between 1777 and 1960, Congress passed several acts that changed the shape, design and arrangement of the flag and allowed for additional stars and stripes to be added to reflect the admission of each new state:
- Act of January 13, 1794 provided for 15 stripes and 15 stars after May 1795.
- Act of April 4, 1818 provided for 13 stripes and one star for each state, to be added to the flag on the 4th of July following the admission of each new state, signed by President Monroe.
- Executive Order of President Taft, June 24, 1912 established proportions of the flag and provided for arrangement of the stars in six horizontal rows of eight each, a single point of each star to be upward.
- Executive Order of President Eisenhower, January 3, 1959 provided for the arrangement of the stars in seven rows of seven stars each, staggered horizontally and vertically.
- Executive Order of President Eisenhower, August 21, 1959 provided for the arrangement of the stars in nine rows of stars staggered horizontally and eleven rows of stars staggered vertically.
Color Symbolism
- Red symbolizes Hardiness and Valor.
- White symbolizes Purity and Innocence.
- Blue represents Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice.
Father's Day - June 16
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Father's Day is an occasion to mark and celebrate the contribution that your own father has made to your life. Many people send or give cards or gifts to their fathers. Common Father's Day gifts include sports items or clothing, electronic gadgets, outdoor cooking supplies and tools for household maintenance.
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Father's Day is a relatively modern holiday so different families have a range of traditions. These can range from a simple phone call or greetings card to large parties honoring all of the 'father' figures in a particular extended family. Father figures can include fathers, step-fathers, fathers-in-law, grandfathers and great-grandfathers and even other male relatives. In the days and weeks before Father's Day, many schools and Sunday schools help their pupils to prepare a handmade card or small gift for their fathers.
There are a range of events, which may have inspired the idea of Father's Day. One of these was the start of the Mother's Day tradition in the first decade of the 20th century. Another was a memorial service held in 1908 for a large group of men, many of them fathers, who were killed in a mining accident in Monongah, West Virginia in December 1907.
A woman called Sonora Smart Dodd was an influential figure in the establishment of Father's Day. Her father raised six children by himself after the death of their mother. This was uncommon at that time, as many widowers placed their children in the care of others or quickly married again.
Sonora was inspired by the work of Anna Jarvis, who had pushed for Mother's Day celebrations. Sonora felt that her father deserved recognition for what he had done. The first time Father's Day was held in June was in 1910. Father's Day was officially recognized as a holiday in 1972 by President Nixon.
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/fathers-day
There are a range of events, which may have inspired the idea of Father's Day. One of these was the start of the Mother's Day tradition in the first decade of the 20th century. Another was a memorial service held in 1908 for a large group of men, many of them fathers, who were killed in a mining accident in Monongah, West Virginia in December 1907.
A woman called Sonora Smart Dodd was an influential figure in the establishment of Father's Day. Her father raised six children by himself after the death of their mother. This was uncommon at that time, as many widowers placed their children in the care of others or quickly married again.
Sonora was inspired by the work of Anna Jarvis, who had pushed for Mother's Day celebrations. Sonora felt that her father deserved recognition for what he had done. The first time Father's Day was held in June was in 1910. Father's Day was officially recognized as a holiday in 1972 by President Nixon.
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/fathers-day
June Circulation
- USA Back of Book
- New South Wales
- Australian States
- US Mint 543 to 943
- Italian Colonies
- USA Mint Washington/Franklins
- USA Mint Line Pairs Washington/Franklins
- USA Back of Book
- US Coils and Line Pairs 20th Century
- US Coils
- Airmails
- Canadian Provinces
- Italian Colonies
- USA Mint
- World Wide Airmail and Aviation
- World Wide Airmail and Aviation
- World Wide Airmail
- World Wide Airmail
In U.S. philately, what does the term "Black Jack" refer to?
What former postmaster general appears on an airmail stamp?
What former postmaster general appears on an airmail stamp?
Gulf Coast Happenings in June
Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
- Monday, June 3, 2019 3:00 PM - Sunday, June 9, 2019 4:00 PM
- Golden Nugget Casino & Hotel151 Beach BlvdBiloxi, MS 39530
ANNUAL SOUTH MISSISSIPPI SUMMER FAIR
- June 6, 2019 - June 16, 2019
- Location: MISSISSIPPI COAST COLISEUM & CONVENTION CENTER
- Address: 2350 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39531
- Phone: 800-726-2781 or 228-594-3700
- Time: Gates open Monday-Friday 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 1pm
- Price: Admission TBD
Bayou Wars - When: June 7th - 9th
How would you like to command a regiment of grizzled butternut veterans in General Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia or lead a squadron of Hellcat fighter bombers on a sortie to locate the Imperial Japanese Navy? Now you can – well almost. Bayou Wars, the oldest toy soldier and table-top miniature war gaming convention in the Gulf Coast will be at the D’Iberville Civic Center on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast from June 7th through 9th, 2019.
D'Iberville Civic Center, 10395 Automall Parkway, D'Iberville, Mississippi 39540
Pre-reg - $30 weekend - Weekend - $40 Day rate - $20
Game-master/Volunteer 1/2 off 4 hour commitment Free - 8+ hour commitment
Suburban Extended Stay - 10221 Rodriguez Street, D'Iberville, MS 39540
(228) 396-5780, (228) 396-5782
* mention Bayou Wars while registering for discount rates
Bayou wars rates $89
How would you like to command a regiment of grizzled butternut veterans in General Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia or lead a squadron of Hellcat fighter bombers on a sortie to locate the Imperial Japanese Navy? Now you can – well almost. Bayou Wars, the oldest toy soldier and table-top miniature war gaming convention in the Gulf Coast will be at the D’Iberville Civic Center on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast from June 7th through 9th, 2019.
D'Iberville Civic Center, 10395 Automall Parkway, D'Iberville, Mississippi 39540
Pre-reg - $30 weekend - Weekend - $40 Day rate - $20
Game-master/Volunteer 1/2 off 4 hour commitment Free - 8+ hour commitment
Suburban Extended Stay - 10221 Rodriguez Street, D'Iberville, MS 39540
(228) 396-5780, (228) 396-5782
* mention Bayou Wars while registering for discount rates
Bayou wars rates $89
Adventure Camp #3 (Kayaking @ MS Gulf Coast (Females))Jun 10 - Jun 15 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Females Only - Camp Lake Stephens
Adventure Camp is a more rustic 6 day/five night camp experience. While at camp, campers will stay in the Tree Houses that overlook the lake. This particular camp includes a 3 day/2 night trip to the MS Gulf Coast where campers will go on a sea kayaking excursion on the Wolf River and tent camp overnight on the river bank.
Females Only - Camp Lake Stephens
Adventure Camp is a more rustic 6 day/five night camp experience. While at camp, campers will stay in the Tree Houses that overlook the lake. This particular camp includes a 3 day/2 night trip to the MS Gulf Coast where campers will go on a sea kayaking excursion on the Wolf River and tent camp overnight on the river bank.
ANNUAL SCRAPIN THE COAST
- June 21, 2019 - June 23, 2019
- Recurring daily
- Location: MISSISSIPPI COAST COLISEUM
- Address: 2350 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39531
- Phone: 228-832-2688 or 228-832-4683
- Time: Saturday-Sunday 8am-5pm
- Price: $15 per day
