On this day in 1840, the introduction of the Penny Black postage stamp revolutionized the British postal system. 

<p>On this day in 1840, the introduction of the Penny Black postage stamp revolutionized the British postal system. </p>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

The world's first postage stamp is issued - May 1st, 1840

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