When the first zoo opened in the United States, people came by foot, horse and carriage, and steamboat to see the exhibits! That was on July 1, 1874. ...
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Sign Here Please!
Have you ever heard someone ask for a persons John Hancock? When someone says this, they are asking for a signature. So why say John Hancock? Because ...
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Ten Cent Postage?
Back in 1847, a postage stamp was only 10 cents! On July 1, 1847, the first US. postage stamps were issued by the US Postal Service. There was a 10-cent ...
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