Historical Events
- 1st US postage stamps go on sale, 5 cent Franklin and 10 cent Washington, NYC
Famous Deaths
- George F Kersting, German painter, dies at 61
Died in 1847 1847 Highlights
About July 1, 1847
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 176 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
