Birth of Daniel Carter Beard
American illustrator, author, youth leader, and social reformer Daniel “Uncle Dan” Beard was born on June 21, 1850, in Cincinnati, Ohio
Stamp Series
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Birth of Marian Anderson
Singer Marian Anderson was born on February 27, 1897, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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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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Black Heritage Series
On February 1, 1978, the USPS issued the first stamp in its now longest-running series, Black Heritage.
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The Hawaiian Missionaries
On October 1, 1851, the legendary Hawaiian Missionaries were first placed on sale.
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Custer’s Last Stand at the Battle of Little Bighorn
On June 25, 1876, Civil War hero George A. Custer died at the Battle of Little Bighorn.
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Birth of Bat Masterson
Lawman and gunfighter William Barclay “Bat” Masterson was born on November 26, 1853, in Quebec, Canada.
