Historical Events
Penny Black
"Penny Black", the world's first adhesive postage stamp issued by Great Britain
Famous Weddings
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
American women's rights activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton (24) weds fellow American abolitionist Henry Brewster Stanton (34), until his death in 1887
Died in 1840 1840 Highlights
About May 1, 1840
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 184 years and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
