How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
On December 18, 1966, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! premiered on TV.
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Happy Birthday, Joe DiMaggio
Baseball great Joseph Paul DiMaggio was born on November 25, 1914, in Martinez, California.
First Appearance of Wonder Woman
On October 21, 1941, Wonder Woman was introduced in All Star Comics #8.
Birth of Greta Garbo
The star was born Greta Gustafsson on September 18, 1905, in Stockholm, Sweden.
Premiere of the First Ferris Wheel
On June 21, 1893, the Ferris wheel debuted at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
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.
Looney Tunes Series and the Rare Bugs Bunny Imperforate Sheet
On May 22, 1997, the USPS issued the first stamp in the Looney Tunes Series, honoring Bugs Bunny.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
On February 8, 1960, construction began on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Walk has expanded over time and now stretches along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street. Today there are over 2,600 stars.