The ship carrying Theodosia Burr Alston disappeared on this day in 1812. There's more to the story in the October 17, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.
This Day in History Class
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The world's first postage stamp is issued - May 1st, 1840
The first toy commercial airs on TV - April 30th, 1952
The Peace rose is introduced in the United States - April 29th, 1945