may 1, 1840 - The first postage stamp was sold for one penny.
Description:
The very first postage stamp was called Penny Black with Queen Victoria's face slap bang on the front. Many years passed from then and starting from 1844 the colour changed to a ruby-red. The reason of the change of colour was because it celebrates the Queens 70 years on the throne.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 1, 1840
Now
~ 184 years ago
