Graf Zeppelin Begins Round-The-World Journey From New Jersey
On August 8, 1929, the Graf Zeppelin departed the airfield in Lakehurst, New Jersey, to return 21 days later.
On August 8, 1929, the Graf Zeppelin departed the airfield in Lakehurst, New Jersey, to return 21 days later.
On July 31, 1971, U.S. Astronauts David Scott and James Irwin became the first humans to drive on the Moon.
On July 26, 1775, former deputy postmaster general of the American colonies, Ben Franklin, was made the first postmaster general of the United States. Benjamin Franklin (1706-90) was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and only attended school until the age of 10. He was an avid reader and quick learner. As a polymath (a person with expertise in a large number of areas), Franklin would eventually become an accomplished author, printer, freemason, scientist, inventor, activist, and statesman.
On June 24, 1918, Captain Brian Peck made the first airmail flight in Canada.
On June 8, 1959, the U.S. Post Office Department launched its experimental missile mail in an attempt to find a faster method of mail delivery.
The world’s first postage stamp, the Penny Black, was issued on May 1, 1840.
On February 20, 1792, George Washington signed the Postal Service Act, creating the U.S. Post Office.
After just 18 months, the Pony Express ceased operations on October 26, 1861.
On October 1, 1885, the Special Delivery service made its debut, and the US Postal Department issued a 10¢ stamp to inaugurate its new service.