Short-Lived Mini-Scapes Series
On February 3, 1990, the USPS issued the first of three stamps in the brief Mini-Scapes Series.
This Day in History
-
-
Birth of President Franklin Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York. Roosevelt’s four terms in office coincided with two of the most turbulent eras in American history – the Great Depression and the Second World War.
-
First Light of the Hale Telescope
On January 26, 1949, the Hale Telescope at Palomar Observatory first saw light. Still in use today, the Hale telescope is one of the world’s largest optical telescopes.
-
Death Of Queen Victoria
On January 22, 1901, the longest-reigning British monarch up to that time, Queen Victoria, died. In all, Victoria reigned for 63 years, seven months, and two days.
-
Alaska’s Final Dog Sled Mail Route
On January 8, 1963, Chester Noongwook made his final trip delivering mail in Alaska via dog sled.
-
Battle of Nashville
On December 15, 1864, Union forces launched the successful Battle of Nashville.
-
Birth of John B. Moore
Judge and lawyer John Bassett Moore was born on December 3, 1860, in Smyrna, Delaware.
-
Birth Of Winston Churchill
On November 30, 1874, future British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was born in Woodstock, England.
-
Death of Sojourner Truth
Abolitionist and women’s rights activist Sojourner Truth died on November 26, 1883, in Battle Creek, Michigan.
