Dan McLellan

This modest document described a groundbreaking new approach to building electronics, paving the way for the shift from large, room-sized machines to compact, pocket-sized devices that would become commonplace over the next few decades.

🧵A stamp from my collection (2026)

Theme: Science and Technology

The first patent for an integrated circuit, filed by Texas Instruments engineer Jack Kilby on this day.

Scott # 3188j- issued 1999
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I’m not sure we’ve properly addressed how profoundly disturbing it is that America can largely shrug at the stashing of human beings in giant warehouses.

Journalists almost never factcheck Trump - history will be as harsh on them as they will be on Trump and his sycophantic supporters.

The most surprising thing is that Seth is surprised. Trump has always been a racist, and his supporters love it. They are truly vile people

National Weatherperson’s Day is held on February 5 to mark Jefferies’ birthday in 1744. This non-denominated “make-up” rate stamp, combined with the 32¢ stamp, provided the new 33¢ rate that went into effect Jan 1, 1999.

🧵A stamp a day from my collection (2026)

Theme: USPS History

February 5 is celebrated annually as National Weatherperson’s Day in honor of Dr. John Jefferies, one of America’s first weather observers.

Scott # - 3257 issued 1998

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The longest-serving justice was selected to represent the Supreme Court on this stamp in the Constitution Bicentennial Series.

Scott # 2415 - issued 1990

A stamp a day from my collection (2026)

Theme: US History

John Marshall began his 34-year career as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court on February 4, 1801.
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That beach umbrella stamp became the first released in a short-lived but distinctive mini-scapes series.

A stamp a day from my collection (2026)

Theme: USPS

On February 3, 1990, the US Postal Service issued a small, colorful stamp that marked a quiet shift in how every day American male could look.

Scott # 2443- issued 1990

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That debut film marked the moment Charlie Chaplin stepped into a motion, pictures and began reshaping comedy, storytelling, and cinema itself.

A stamp a day from my collection (2026)

Theme: Arts and Entertainment

On February 2, 1914, a little-known British stage performer appeared on screen for the first time, in the movie Making a living.
Scott # 3183a- issued 1998

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He published what would become his signature poem, “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” in 1921 in The Crisis, the official magazine for the NAACP. He would publish poetry, short stories, novels, and plays for children.

🧵A stamp a day from my collection (2026)

Theme: Black Heritage

James Mercer Langston was born on February 1, 1901, in Joplin, MO.

Scott #3557-issued 2002

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A stamp a day from my collection (2026)

Theme: Space Exploration

On January 31, 1958, the US launched its first satellite, Explorer I from Cape Canaveral, FL.

Scott # 3187d - issued 1999

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Outside the US Capitol, an unemployed house painter named Richard Lawrence attempted to assassinate President Andrew Jackson, but his gin misfired. This marked the first known assassination attempt against a sitting US president.

🧵A stamp a day from my collection (2026)

Theme: Presidential History

On January 30, 1835, a gunshot was supposed to alter American history.

Scott # 73- issued 1863

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This stamp was issued for the 50th anniversary of the organization.

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Theme: Disability Rights and Access

On January 29, 1929, the Seeing Eye, the oldest guide dog school in the US, was established in Nashville, TN.
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This pair of Victoria love stamps were to be used on wedding invitations and reply cards, as well as Valentine’s Day or other happy greetings. The stamps were fittingly issued in Loveland, Colorado.

🧵A stamp a day from my collection (2026)

Theme: USPS

On January 28, 1999, the USPS issued its first stamp to be cut in the shape of an image.

Scott # 3274/3275- issued 1999

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A prolific composer, he wrote over 1,000 songs for more than 100 stage productions and films, most famously Show Boat.

🧵A stamp a day from my collection (2026)

Theme: Arts and Entertainment

Jerome Kern was born on January 27, 1885, in New York City, New York.

Scott # 2110- issued 1995

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The artist Robert Indiana was chosen to design the stamp in time for Valentine’s Day Cards that year.

🧵A stamp a day from my collection (2026)

Theme: USPS

On January 26, 1973, the United States Postal Service issued its first love stamp.

Scott # 1475- issued 1973

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A stamp a day from my collection (2026)

Theme: Sports

On January 25, 1932, the US post office department issued its first stamp, honoring the Olympic Games. The Winter Games were held in Lake Placid, New York.

Scott # 716 - issued 1932

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I know it’s crazy, but I still feel a sad disappointment when @foxnews.com.web.brid.gy refuses to tell their viewers the truth.

I know they know better #monitized

His premier performance included the debut of his ambitious jazz symphony, Black, Brown, and Beige. Ellington hoped to raise jazz to the level of classical music by bringing it to the halls of the esteemed institution.

🧵A stamp a day from my collection (2026)

Theme: Music/Black History

On January 23, 1943, Duke Ellington made his first of many performances at Carnegie Hall.
Scott # 2211- issued 1986

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