Birth of Andrew Wyeth
Artist Andrew Wyeth was born on July 12, 1917, in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.
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Birth of Peter Paul Rubens
Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens was born on June 28, 1577, in Siegen, Nassau-Dillenburg, Holy Roman Empire.
First Star Wars Movie
On May 25, 1977, the first Star Wars film was released, marking the start of four decades of dedicated fandom.
Performing Arts Series
On May 24, 1978, the USPS issued the first stamp in the Performing Arts Series, honoring Jimmie Rodgers.
International Museum Day
On May 18, 1977, the first International Museum Day was celebrated around the world.
World’s Columbian Exposition
On May 1, 1893, the World’s Columbian Exposition opened in Chicago, Illinois.
Discovery of the Terracotta Warriors
On March 29, 1974, the Terracotta Warriors were discovered. The collection of over 8,000 life-sized figures is the largest pottery figurine group found in China.
Short-Lived Mini-Scapes Series
On February 3, 1990, the USPS issued the first of three stamps in the brief Mini-Scapes Series.
Happy Birthday, Rembrandt!
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was born on July 15, 1606, in Leiden, the Dutch Republic (present-day Netherlands).