Love Stamps Stir Controversy
On February 1, 1995, the USPS issued a pair of Love stamp that was both popular and controversial.
This Day in History
Birth of Albert Gallatin
Politician and diplomat Abraham Alfonse Albert Gallatin was born on January 29, 1761, in Geneva, Switzerland. Gallatin’s aristocratic family included physicians, statesmen, and soldiers – one of his relatives commanded a battalion at the Battle of Yorktown.
The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
On January 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger broke apart during the launch of its 10th mission.
Happy Birthday, Douglas MacArthur
Douglas MacArthur was born on January 26, 1880, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Birth of John H. Johnson
Businessman and publisher John Harold Johnson was born on January 19, 1918 in Arkansas City, Arkansas.
Founding of the 4-H Club
On January 15, 1902, one of the first clubs to resemble the 4-H club was founded in Ohio.
Battle of Princeton
On January 3, 1777, George Washington earned a major victory at Princeton, New Jersey.
Battle of Stones River
On December 31, 1862, the Battle of Stones River (also known as the Second Battle of Murfreesboro) began in Middle Tennessee.
First Performance of “Silent Night”
“Silent Night” was first performed on Christmas Eve in the small town of Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Austria, in 1818.