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The Writer's Almanac for Sunday, May 1, 2022
The Writer's Almanac for Sunday, May 1, 2022
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5 minutes
Released:
May 1, 2022
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Podcast episode
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On this date in 1840, the first official adhesive postage stamp was issued in Great Britain. Called the Penny Black, it was an engraved profile of Queen Victoria on a black background.
Released:
May 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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