Historical Events
Penny Black
World's first adhesive postage stamp, the "Penny Black", is first used in Great Britain
Famous Deaths
- Francisco de Paula Santander, Colombian president and independence leader (b. 1792)
Died in 1840 1840 Highlights
About May 6, 1840
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 184 years and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
