Opening of FIPEX
The Fifth International Philatelic Exhibition (FIPEX) opened its doors to a record 60,000 visitors on April 28, 1956.
Stamp Expositions
World Stamp Show ’89
On November 17, 1989, World Stamp Show ’89 opened its doors and held the first 11 first-day ceremonies to mark the exposition. It was the first international stamp show ever sponsored by the U.S. Postal Service.
OLYMPHILEX ’96
On July 19, 1996, the OLYMPHILEX stamp show opened in Atlanta, Georgia.
End of the Pacific ’97 Stamp Show
On June 8, 1997, the ninth U.S. stamp show came to an end. Pacific ’97 was the first IPEX (International Philatelic Exhibition) held on the West Coast.
Opening of INTERPHIL ’76
On May 29, 1976, the Seventh U.S. International Philatelic Exhibition (INTERPHIL) opened to the public.
Opening of AMERIPEX ‘86
America’s eighth International Philatelic Exhibition opened to the public on May 22, 1986, in Chicago, Illinois.
Opening of CIPEX
On May 17, 1947, doors opened on the Centenary International Philatelic Exhibition in New York City. Over the course of nine days, thousands of collectors filled New York City’s Grand Central Palace. To mark the exhibition, the Post Office issued three items: a commemorative stamp, a souvenir sheet, and an airmail envelope.