On July 26, 1775, the U.S. postal system was established by the
Second Continental Congress, with Benjamin Franklin as its first postmaster general. Franklin (1706-1790) put in place the
foundation for many aspects of today’s mail system.

Sir Michael (Mick) Philip Jagger is 80  years old today.

The musician, actor, film producer and Rolling Stones 
lead vocalist Mick Jagger was born in Dartford, Kent,
England. 

Jagger’s career has spanned over six decades, and he
has been widely described as one of the most popular
and influential lead singer in the history of rock music.