30 March - Cub Scouts stamp issued by India Post in 2017

 

A commemorative postage stamp issued on (30 March 2017) the Indian cub scouts scouting for young children. The Scout Movement was founded by Lord Baden Powell in 1907 for boys above the age of 12 years. One day, when he was inspecting the Scouts at a rally, he noticed the presence of some young boys. When inquired by him, the boys responded, “We are young Scouts.” Upon this, the founder came to the realisation that boys of younger ages too should be a part of the Scout Movement.He then introduced Wolf Cubs based on Rudyard Kipling’s ‘’The Jungle Book” in 1916

30 March - Land Day (Palestine)

 

Land Day is an annual commemoration observed by Palestinians on March 30th. It marks a significant event in Palestinian history and serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for land rights and sovereignty.

Land Day originated in 1976 in response to Israeli government plans to expropriate large swathes of land from Palestinian communities in the Galilee region of northern Israel. Palestinians, both those living within Israel and in the occupied territories, organized a general strike and mass protests to oppose the land seizures.

The protests on Land Day resulted in clashes with Israeli security forces, leading to the deaths of six Palestinians and the injury of many others. This tragic event symbolized the Palestinian people's steadfastness in defending their land and rights against Israeli occupation and discriminatory policies.

Since then, Land Day has become a day of remembrance and solidarity for Palestinians worldwide. It is observed with rallies, demonstrations, cultural events, and educational activities, all aimed at raising awareness about the ongoing struggle for Palestinian land rights and the need for justice and self-determination. Land Day serves as a poignant reminder of the Palestinian people's resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

 

30 March - The Florida Territory existed from 30 March 1822

 

The Territory of Florida was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from March 30, 1822, until March 3, 1845, when it was admitted to the Union as the state of Florida. Originally the major portion of the Spanish territory of La Florida, and later the provinces of East and West Florida, it was ceded to the United States as part of the 1819 Adams–Onís Treaty.It was governed by the Florida Territorial Council.

30 March - Swami Shraddhanand stamp issued by India Post

 

Swami Shraddhanand (22 February 1856 – 23 December 1926), also known as Mahatma Munshi Ram Vij, was an Arya Samaj sannyasi and an Indian Independence activist who propagated the teachings of Dayananda Saraswati. This included the establishment of educational institutions, like the Gurukul Kangri University, and played a key role on the Sangathan (consolidation and organization) and the Shuddhi (purification), a Hindu reform movement in the 1920s.

India Post issued a commemorative stamp on 30 March 1970 in his honor