1840
The Penny Black, the first official adhesive postage stamp, is issued in the United Kingdom
The Penny Black, the first official adhesive postage stamp, is issued in the United Kingdom
1840 in History
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1840
The Penny Black postage stamp becomes valid for use in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
The Penny Black postage stamp becomes valid for use in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
1840
The Great Natchez Tornado strikes Natchez, Mississippi killing 317 people
The Great Natchez Tornado strikes Natchez, Mississippi killing 317 people
1840
The penal transportation of British convicts to the New South Wales colony is abolished
The penal transportation of British convicts to the New South Wales colony is abolished
1840
Samuel Morse receives the patent for the telegraph
Samuel Morse receives the patent for the telegraph