Holidays
The First Mother’s Day
On May 10, 1908, the first official Mother’s Day celebration was held in Grafton, West Virginia.
Happy Cinco de Mayo
On May 5, 1862, Mexican forces defeated French invaders at the Battle of Puebla.
Happy April Fools’ Day
On April 1, 1700, pranksters in England popularized the annual tradition of playing jokes on each other on April Fools’ Day.
Old Glory
On March 17, 1824, William Driver received a US flag that was the first to be called “Old Glory.”
Happy New Year’s Eve!
On December 31, 1903, Times Square hosted its first-ever New Year’s Eve Celebration.
First U.S. Chinese New Year Stamp
On December 30, 1992, the USPS issued its first Chinese New Year stamp, honoring the start of the Year of the Rooster.
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.
The First Memorial Day
On May 30, 1868, the first Memorial Day, then called Decoration Day, was held in the United States.
First U.S. Labor Day Parade
On September 5, 1882, the first Labor Day parade in the United States was held in New York City.