Aviation
Death of Glenn Curtiss
Aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss died on July 23, 1930, in Buffalo, New York. Glenn Hammond Curtiss was born on May 21, 1878, in Hammondsport, New York. He became interested in bicycles as a young man and was a champion racer, riding bikes he had designed and built.
Final Issue of the Classic Collection
On June 13, 2002, the USPS issued the final sheet in the Classic Collection Series.
First Transatlantic Flight
On May 16, 1919, Albert Cushing Read departed Newfoundland, beginning the first transatlantic flight.
First US Airmail Flight
On May 15, 1918, America’s airmail service began when two Curtiss Jenny’s departed New York and Washington, DC.
Discovery of the Inverted Jenny
On May 14, 1918, stamp collector William Robey discovered the now sought-after Inverted Jenny, #C3a.
Doolittle Raid
On April 18, 1942, Jimmy Doolittle led a daring raid against the Japanese in retaliation for the attack on Pearl Harbor.
First Contract Airmail Flight
On February 15, 1926, the first contract airmail flight was made between Michigan and Ohio.
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.
Birth of Richard Byrd
Aviator and South Pole explorer Richard Evelyn Byrd was born on October 25, 1888, in Winchester, Virginia.