On This Day – July 1
Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let's look back at some of the most significant events in America and beyond that happened on this day, starting with...
1847: First US Postage Stamps Went on Sale
The 5-cent Benjamin Franklin and 10-cent George Washington stamps made their debut in New York City, revolutionizing how Americans sent mail.
1862: The US Introduced the First Federal Income and Inheritance Taxes
To help finance the Civil War, Congress passed the Internal Revenue Act, marking the beginning of income taxation in the United States.
1863: Battle of Gettysburg Began
This pivotal Civil War clash in Pennsylvania became one of the bloodiest battles in American history and a turning point for the Union.
1874: First US Zoo Opened in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Zoo opened its gates, becoming the first chartered zoo in the United States and introducing Americans to exotic wildlife.
1898: Teddy Roosevelt Charged Up San Juan Hill
In a dramatic moment during the Spanish–American War, Roosevelt and his Rough Riders led a bold assault in Cuba that catapulted him to national fame.
1904: First US Olympic Games Opened in St. Louis
As part of the World’s Fair, the third modern Olympics—and the first hosted by the US—kicked off in Missouri.
1946: The US tested an atomic bomb at Bikini Atoll
Operation Crossroads detonated a nuclear weapon in the Pacific, launching the Cold War era of nuclear testing.
Do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
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