Christmas
First U.S. Self-Adhesive Stamp
On November 14, 1974, the USPS issued its first experimental self-adhesive stamp.
First U.S. Se-Tenant
On November 9, 1964, the U.S. Post Office issued its first se-tenant, which was also America’s third Christmas issue.
First U.S. Christmas Stamp
On November 1, 1962, the U.S. Post Office issued its first-ever Christmas stamp, starting a popular tradition that continues to this day.
Microprinting in U.S. Stamps
On October 22, 1992, the USPS issued its first stamps that incorporated microprinting in the design. These were also the first stamps to have microprinted text.
America’s First Theme Park
On August 3, 1946, the first themed amusement park in America opened in Santa Claus, Indiana.
Death of O. Henry
On June 5, 1910, American author O. Henry died in New York City.
Word War I Christmas Truce
On December 24, 1914, soldiers from both sides engaged in a truce for the Christmas holiday. For a short time, German and British troops laid down their arms and became friends instead of enemies.
Debut of A Charlie Brown Christmas
On December 9, 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas first aired on television.
Happy Birthday, Martha Washington!
America’s first First Lady was born Martha Dandridge on June 2, 1731 (by the Old Style calendar), on her parents’ Chestnut Grove Plantation near Williamsburg, Virginia.