EUROPA Stamps
On September 15, 1956, six nations came together to issue the first EUROPA stamps, a tradition that continues to this day.
Postal History
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Celebrate the Century Series
On February 3, 1998, the USPS issued the first sheet in the Celebrate the Century Series.
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First Colorano Silk FDC
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First U.S. Hologram Postal Stationary
On December 3, 1989, the USPS issued its first postal item to be produced with a hologram – a 25¢ stamped envelope picturing a space shuttle docking at a space station.
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Postage Currency
On August 21, 1862, Postage Currency was issued to make business transactions easier during the Civil War.
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First Solar Eclipse Over the U.S. in 38 Years
August 21, 2017, marks the first total solar eclipse of the sun to pass over the United States since 1979.
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America’s First Theme Park
On August 3, 1946, the first themed amusement park in America opened in Santa Claus, Indiana.
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World’s First Postage Stamp Issued
The world’s first postage stamp, the Penny Black, was issued on May 1, 1840.
