Today is World Television Day! The United Nations General Assembly created this holiday in 1996. The inaugural celebration included the first World Television Forum, where leading media figures from the global community gathered to discuss the significance of television in today’s international issues. World Television Day highlights how communications can facilitate social and cultural development, … Continue reading Today is World Television Day! […]

Today in History: Ludwig Sütterlin dies in 1917 101 years ago today, German graphic designer Ludwig Sütterlin (1865–1917) died. Sütterlin created the now famous poster for the Berlin Industrial Exhibition of 1896. The artist is best known, however, for designing the old German handwriting script (Sütterlin script or Sütterlin). In 1911, Sütterlin was commissioned by the … Continue reading Today in History: Ludwig Sütterlin dies in 1917 […]

Today in History: Mickey Mouse born in 1928 Today is Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday. He is one of the most famous cartoon characters and is the first to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This lovable character’s big screen debut was in Steamboat Willie on November 18th, 1928. He represents everything Disney-related, … Continue reading Today in History: Mickey Mouse born in 1928 […]