Today is National Lobster Day It's a day to honor and enjoy one of the most iconic and delicious seafood delicacies. Lobster is a prized shellfish known for its sweet, succulent meat, and it's often associated with special occasions and…
Opening of the 2024 EURO (European Football Championship) Today is the opening match of the 2024 European Football Championship in Germany. Host Germany will play Scotland. Soccer fanatics now have a whole month of international football matches to look forward…
History: The World’s First Auto Race in 1895 On this day in 1895, Emile Levassor became the winner of arguably the world’s first official automobile race from Paris to Bordeaux and back. After 732-miles, Levassor crossed the finish line in…
Today is National Red Rose Day National Red Rose Day honors the flower that is a symbol of love and romance. Red roses were used in many early cultures as decorations in wedding ceremonies and wedding attire. It was through…
History: Africa hosts the World Cup in 2010 The 19th FIFA World Cup - the first ever on the African continent - opened in Johannesburg, South Africa. In the final, Spain defeated the Netherlands 1-0 in overtime. Inquiries via posterconnection.com…
History: The Pen is born in 1943 On this day in 1943, Hungarian-born László Biró received the first patent for the pen. Biró was a journalist who was frustrated with the use of the fountain pen: it took too much…
History: First Porsche in 1948 In 1948, the first vehicle bearing the name Porsche was unveiled—a hand-built aluminum prototype labeled "No. 1." Ferdinand Porsche, an Austrian automotive engineer, had a rich history in the automotive industry, having designed electric vehicles,…
History: Frank Lloyd Wright was born in 1867 Frank Lloyd Wright is considered to be one of the most influential architects of his time. He designed more than 1,000 structures, over 500 of which were built. He also created many…
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 washboard, rinsing,…
Today is National Running Day Each year on the first Wednesday in June, people across the United States participate in National Running Day. This day was designated as a day for runners to reaffirm their passion for running. Inquiries via…