Today in History: First escalator installed in NY in 1893 On this day in 1893, Jesse W. Reno installed the first working escalator (called the "inclined elevator") at the Old Iron Pier at Coney Island in New York City. #Escalator…
Today is National Hat Day Hang on to your hats and celebrate in style on January 15. Some trivia? Hats may be worn for safety and protection, religious reasons, ceremonial reasons, warmth or fashion. In the Middle Ages, hats were…
Just in: Original poster for the #California500 inaugural race at the #OntarioMotorSpeedway. At auction this winter. Inquiries about this original, vintage poster at posterconnection@gmail.com #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #graphic #graphics #artoftheday #picofhteday #fun #posterconnection #originalposter #vintagefinds #interiordesign #vintagehome #vintagedecor…
Today in History: Ikko Tanaka born in 1930 On this day in 1930, graphic designer Ikko Tanaka was born in Nara, Japan. Tanaka was known for merging principles of clean, modern design with Japanese traditionalism. He studied art in Kyoto…
Today in History: German Green Party formed in 1980 In the 1970s, environmentalists and peace activists politically organized amongst thousands of action groups. The political party The Greens (German: Die Grünen) was founded on January 12/13, 1980 in Karlsruhe to…
Today is National Milk Day The first day milk arrived by delivery in bottles was on January 11, 1878. National Milk Day commemorates this day and the delivery of this important staple beverage in America. Some trivia? The United States…
Today in History: Grand Canyon declared National Monument in 1908 On this day in 1908, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt declares the massive Grand Canyon in northwestern Arizona a national monument. Though Native Americans lived in the area as early as…
Today in History: Howard Chandler Christy born in 1873 On this day in 1873, the American artist and illustrator Howard Chandler Christy was born in Morgan County, Ohio. Christy studied art in New York at the Art Students League and…
Today is National Save the Eagles Day Save the Eagles Day is observed annually on the 10th of January. Some species of eagles are on the endangered list. However, due to the work of scientists and the public, the Bald…
History Today: Steve Jobs debuts iPhone in 2007 On thhis day in 2007, Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone - a touchscreen mobile phone with an iPod, camera and Web-browsing capabilities, - at the Macworld convention in San…