Master of Form: Celebrating Max Bill's Birthday Today, December 22nd, we celebrate the birth of the Swiss master architect, artist, and designer, Max Bill (born 1908)! A true polymath, Bill was heavily influenced by his time studying at the legendary…
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History: Mihaly Biro born in 1886 On this day in 1886, Mihaly Biro, arguably the most important internationally known Hungarian poster designer, was born. Biro is widely considered to be the founder of the illustrated political poster and his creations…
Today in History: FC Barcelona formed in 1899 On this day in 1899, the popular football (soccer) club FC Barcelona was founded by footballer Hans Gamper. Informally known as Barça, the club is thought to be one of the top…
History: First Polaroid Camera unveiled in 1948 On November 26, 1948, the Polaroid Model 95 Land Camera hit the American market, forever changing how we capture memories! The inspiration came years earlier from Edwin Land's young daughter, who simply asked…
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History: Casablanca premieres in New York City in 1942 On this day in 1942, the movie "Casablanca" had its world premiere screening at the Hollywood Theater in New York City. While it enjoyed unspectacular success after its initial run, the…
History: BOAC formed in 1939 British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) was the British state-owned airline created in 1939 by the merger of Imperial Airways and British Airways Ltd. It continued operating overseas services throughout World War II. After the passing…
Today in History: First Issue of LIFE On this day in 1936, the first issue of the weekly pictorial magazine LIFE was published. LIFE had actually existed as a general interest and humor publication prior to 1936 when it was…
Today in History: First Mercedes Test Drive in 1900 On this day in 1900, the first Mercedes was taken for its maiden drive in Cannstatt, Germany. The car was specially built for its buyer, Emil Jellinek, an entrepreneur with a…