Today in History: Kyoto Protocol adopted in 1997 The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which commits its parties by setting internationally binding emission reduction targets - in essence the…
Today is International Animal Rights Day Every year International Animal Rights Day is celebrated on December 10. This observance coincides with the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights declared in 1948, and this has been made deliberately. On…
Today in History: David Klein died in 2005 David Klein was an American artist who is perhaps best known for the iconic travel images he created for Trans World Airlines (TWA) during the 1950s and 1960s. Klein studied art in…
Today in History: Jim Morrison born in 1943 On this day in 1943, James Douglas "Jim" Morrison, one of the most iconic and influential frontmen in rock music history and lead vocalist of the Doors, was born. Morrison co-founded the…
Today in History: John Lennon killed in 1980 On this day in 1980, the death of English musician, songwriter and front man of the Beatles, John Lennon, sparked worldwide shock and sadness: on December 8, 1980 John Lennon was fatally…
Today in History: Pearl Harbor Attack in 1941 Today marks the anniversary of Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 which resulted in the United States’ entrance into World War II. President Franklin Roosevelt described the attack on Pearl…
History: Today is St. Nicholas Day On December 6th, Saint Nicholas Day recognizes the third-century saint who became an inspiration for the modern-day Santa Claus. St. Nicholas is known for selling all his possessions and giving his money to the…
Today in History: Walt Disney born in 1901 On this day in 1901, the pioneer of the American animation industry, Walter Elias Disney, was born in Chicago. , Disney got a job as a commercial illustrator at the age of…
History: Pan Am ceases operations in 1991 Pan American World Airways pioneered commercial aviation and once dominated international air travel. The largest airline in the United States began operations in October 1927 and was forced to shut down operations after…
History: First Laurel & Hardy movie released in 1927 Putting Pants on Philip, a short silent film starring the comedy duo marked the beginning of a long partnership. #LaurelHardy #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #paper #graphic #graphics #artoftheday #picofhteday #fun…