Today in History: Persil - A Small Revolution in the Laundry World Around 1900, housewives would not dare dream of laundry magic. Washing clothes was not only hard work. The process of soaking, cooking, rubbing the laundry on the wooden…
History: Uncle Tom's Cabin first published in 1852 Uncle Tom’s Cabin, an anti-slavery novel by Harriet Beecher, was first published on this day in 1852. The novel had a profound effect on attitudes toward African Americans and slavery in the…
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Today in History: Josephine Baker born The American-born French dancer, singer and actress was born on this day in 1906. Baker was fascinated by drama and dancing. At age 16 she joined a touring company. In 1923 she danced for…
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Today in History: Marilyn Monroe born in 1926 Today is the birthday of American actress, model and sex-symbol, Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson). A supporting role in the film "The Asphalt Jungle" (1950) marked Monroe's breakthrough in Hollywood. Films…
Today in History: World's 1st Bicycle Race On this day in 1868, the world's first bicycle race was held in France. It was a 1,200 meter race at the Parc de Saint-Cloud, Paris. It was won by expatriate Englishman James…
Today in History: Jules Cheret born in 1836 On this day in 1836, French painter and lithographer, Jules Cheret, was born in Paris. Cheret became a master of Belle Epoque poster art and is often called the father of the…
Happy Birthday, David Lance Goines The American artist, calligrapher, and book printer was born in 1945 and celebrates his 77th birthday today. Mr. Goines lives and works in Berkeley, California. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. Details at https://bit.ly/3l2nnsR #Goines #VintagePoster #VintagePosters…
First Indoor Swimming Pool opens in London in 1742 On this day in 1742, the world's first indoor pool - the Bagnio - opened its doors in London. London in the 18th century had a stench all its own, the…