Joint Issues
Australia Day
On January 26, 1788, the first British prisoners arrived in Australia, establishing an experimental penal colony. Though the colony struggled at first, it eventually thrived and became an independent commonwealth.
First U.S.-Morocco Joint Issue
On July 17, 1987, the USPS issued its first joint issue with Morocco, commemorating 200 years of diplomatic relations.
First U.S. Commemorative Booklet
On January 23, 1986, the USPS issued its first commemorative booklet, which honored stamp collecting.
Death of James Hoban
On December 8, 1831, White House architect James Hoban died in Washington, DC.
Birth of Alfred Nobel
Alfred Bernhard Nobel was born on October 21, 1833, in Stockholm, Sweden.
Birth of Frédéric A. Bartholdi
Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the designer of the Statue of Liberty, was born on August 2, 1834, in Colmar, France.
First U.S.-Soviet Joint Issue Stamps
On July 15, 1975, the US and Soviet Union each issued stamps honoring the launch of their Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, their first joint space venture.
Holiday Celebrations Series
On October 22, 1996, the USPS issued its first stamp honoring Hanukkah, which was also the first stamp in the Holiday Celebrations Series.
Start of the America Series
On October 12, 1989, the USPS issued the first stamp in the America Series.