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
1847 Highlights
About July 1, 1847
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 175 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
