First U.S. Self-Adhesive Stamp
On November 14, 1974, the USPS issued its first experimental self-adhesive stamp.
On November 14, 1974, the USPS issued its first experimental self-adhesive stamp.
On November 9, 1964, the U.S. Post Office issued its first se-tenant, which was also America’s third Christmas issue.
On November 1, 1962, the U.S. Post Office issued its first-ever Christmas stamp, starting a popular tradition that continues to this day.
On October 22, 1992, the USPS issued its first stamps that incorporated microprinting in the design. These were also the first stamps to have microprinted text.
On August 3, 1946, the first themed amusement park in America opened in Santa Claus, Indiana.
On June 5, 1910, American author O. Henry died in New York City.
On December 24, 1914, soldiers from both sides engaged in a truce for the Christmas holiday. For a short time, German and British troops laid down their arms and became friends instead of enemies.
On December 9, 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas first aired on television.
America’s first First Lady was born Martha Dandridge on June 2, 1731 (by the Old Style calendar), on her parents’ Chestnut Grove Plantation near Williamsburg, Virginia.