History: Cap Arcona sunk in 1945
History: Cap Arcona sunk in 1945 On this day in 1945, the German ship "Cap Arcona" laden with prisoners was sunk by the Royal Air Force in the East Sea. It is estimated that 5,800 people on board were killed…
Movie Magic: Own a Piece of Cinematic History
Movie Magic: Own a Piece of Cinematic History Coming on May 17: a remarkable opportunity to acquire original vintage movie posters from the personal collection of Douglass Fake, founder of Intrada and a pioneer in film score restoration. Known for…
History: First World’s Fair opens in London
History: First World’s Fair opens in London On May 1, 1851, Great Britain’s Prince Albert opened the first World’s Fair – then referred to as the Great Exhibition - in Hyde Park, London. The idea for an international fair was…
Today is International Jazz Day!
Today is International Jazz Day! When Louis Armstrong was asked what the definition of jazz was, he famously replied, "If you've got to ask, you'll never know." Today is a worldwide day of celebration of jazz and its unique history…
Today is Zipper Day
Today is Zipper Day From handbags and jackets to trousers and boots, it really is impossible to imagine life without zippers. They are so widespread it is easy to take them for granted. This is where Zipper Day comes along to remind…
History: Cigarette Tax in USA
History: Cigarette Tax in USA In 1921, Iowa becomes the first state to impose a cigarette tax in the United States; in 1969, North Carolina was the last state to enact a cigarette excise tax. View at https://tinyurl.com/234cr965 #cigarettes #VintagePoster…
Today is National Golf (Lover’s) Day!
Today is National Golf (Lover's) Day! Some avid golfers might suggest any and every day is Golfer's Day. But on this day, it's official. Golfer's Day is an opportunity to be thankful that someone invented this addicting, yet relaxing hobby…
History: Victor Vasarely born in 1908
History: Victor Vasarely born in 1908 The Hungarian-French artist Victor Vasarely (born: Gyözö Vásárhelyi ) was born in Pecs, Hungary, in 1908, Vasarely began his artistic training in Budapest in the late 1920s. In 1928, he studied the concepts of…
History: Leonetto Cappiello born in 1875
History: Leonetto Cappiello born in 1875 On this day in 1875, painter and poster artist Leonetto Cappiello was born in Livorno, Italy. Leonetto Cappiello started his career as a caricaturist before dedicating himself to poster art. Sometimes called the "father…
Today is National Zoo Lovers Day
Today is National Zoo Lovers Day Every year on April 8, we celebrate National Zoo Lovers Day—a perfect opportunity to visit a zoo and join the millions of people who do so annually. Spend the day watching your favorite animals…