On this day in 1840, the introduction of the Penny Black postage stamp revolutionized the British postal system. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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

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.

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

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