Today in History: The German Parliament moves to Berlin in 1991 Bonn had been the capital of West Germany until the country’s reunification in 1990. The “Hauptstadtbeschluss” (capital decision) stipulated that the seat of government and the parliament also be moved to the “new” capital Berlin. #Berlin #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #originalposter #poster #posters #design #graphicdesign … Continue reading Today in History: The German Parliament moves to Berlin in 1991 […]

Today in History: The “red telephone” is instituted in 1963 The hotline between the U.S. and the Soviet Union was established following Cuban Missile Crisis. Contrary to popular belief, communications between the two superpowers occurred mostly via teletype or fax. #telephone #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #originalposter #poster #posters #design #graphicdesign #art #paper #graphic #graphics #artoftheday #picofhteday … Continue reading Today in History: The “red telephone” is instituted in 1963 […]

Today in History: Max Schmeling beats Joe Lewis in 1936 Surprise? Sensation? 82 years ago today, famed former world champion Max Schmeling beat the previously undefeated American heavyweight Joe Louis by a knockout in round twelve at sold-out Yankee Stadium in New York. Schmeling became the new world heavyweight champion but would lose the title … Continue reading Today in History: Max Schmeling beats Joe Lewis in 1936 […]