Historical Events
Penny Black
"Penny Black", the world's first adhesive postage stamp issued by Great Britain
Famous Weddings
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Women's rights activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton (24) weds fellow abolitionist Henry Brewster Stanton (34)
1840 Highlights
About May 1, 1840
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 182 years, 10 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
