Today in History: 1st Boeing 747 Passenger Flight by Lufthansa in 1970 50 years ago today, Lufthansa introduces service on the Boeing 747 (Jumbo Jet), the world's largest passenger aircraft at the time. 365 passengers were on board on the…
Today is World Penguin Day The aquatic, flightless penguin birds live in the southern hemisphere. They have counter shaded dark and white plumage and flipper-like wings. World Penguin Day coincides with the annual northward migration of penguins and is celebrated…
Today in History: Herbert Matter born in 1907 113 years ago today, The Swiss-born American photographer and graphic designer, Herbert Matter, was born. Matter studied art in Geneva and Paris and worked in France as a designer and photographer for…
Today in History: The Library of Congress opens in 1800 120 years ago today, the Library of Congress (the research library of the United States Congress ) was established when then President John Adams signed an Act of Congress providing…
Today is National Picnic Day! People have been eating their meals outside in the beauty of nature for centuries. In fact, our modern-day idea of a picnic evolved from Medieval hunting feasts and Victorian garden parties. These were usually quite…
Today is Earth Day Celebrate and protect our natural environment by taking part in Earth Day. Earth Day began in 1970 and has since grown into a global event recognized by over 192 countries. Show your love for the planet we…
Today in History: Rome founded 753 B.C. The beginnings of the history of Rome are obscure. Humans have lived in the area known as Rome for at least the last 6,000 years. According to legend, on April 21, 753 B.C.,…
Today in History: Seville World’s Fair opens in 1992 The Universal Exposition of Seville (Expo '92) took place from April 20 to October 12, 1992, on Cartuja Island in Seville, Spain. The theme for the Expo was "The Age of Discovery"…
Today in History: Earthquake destroys San Francisco in 1906 About 3000 people died in the 1906 disaster. Over 80 percent of the city was destroyed by the quake and resulting fires. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #SanFrancisco #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art…
Today is National Auctioneers Day We simply could not resist: Going once … Going twice … SOLD ! National Auctioneers Day is observed every year on the third Saturday in April. According to the National Auctioneers Association, it is…