Today in History: Jimi Hendrix dies in 1970 48 years ago today, American musician Jimi Hendrix died after collapsing at a party in London. He was 27 years old. Hendrix was born in Seattle, Washington, but rose to fame in Britain with his band the Jimi Hendrix Experience. He was arguably one of the most … Continue reading Today in History: Jimi Hendrix dies in 1970 […]

Today in History: Great Garbo born in 1905 Greta Garbo (born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson) was a Swedish film actress during the 1920s and 1930s. Garbo was nominated three times for the Academy Award for Best Actress and received an Academy Honorary Award in 1954 for her “luminous and unforgettable screen performances.” Garbo launched her career … Continue reading Today in History: Great Garbo born in 1905 […]

Today in History: Paul Rand born in 1914 Paul Rand (born Peretz Rosenbaum; August 15, 1914 – November 26, 1996) was an American art director and graphic designer, best known for his corporate logo designs, including the logos for IBM, UPS, Enron, Morningstar, Inc., Westinghouse, ABC, and NeXT. He was one of the first American … Continue reading Today in History: Paul Rand born in 1914 […]