Today in History: King Kong Premiere in 1933 The black and white movie marked a milestone in the history of film, especially due to Willis O’Brien's stop-motion effects. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #KingKong #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #paper #graphic…
Today in History: Yellowstone Park established On this day in 1872, President Grant signed the bill creating the nation’s first national park at Yellowstone. Native Americans had lived and hunted in the region that would become Yellowstone for hundreds of…
Today in History: Miles Davis records Kind of Blue in 1959 It is considered the best-selling jazz album in history and one of the most influential works of jazz music ever produced. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #MilesDavis #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters…
Today in History: Rio de Janeiro founded On this day in 1565, the city of Sao Sebastiao do Rio de Janeiro (River of January) was founded on the flat sandy beaches between Sugar Loaf and Morro Cara de Cao. The…
Today is International Polar Bear Day Recognized since 2011, Polar Bear Day is meant to raise awareness of the declining number of polar bears worldwide, largely believed to be a result of global warming and the loss of their natural…
Today in History: Buffalo Bill born in 1846 On this day in 1846, American scout, officer and showman William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody was born in Iowa. Young William started working at the age of eleven. At the age of…
Today in History: Disney's Pinocchio released in 1940 On this day in 1940, Walt Disney's animated movie "Pinocchio," was released. It was the second animated feature film produced by Disney, following the success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs…
Today on History: David Klein born in 1918 On this day in 1918, the American advertising designer David Klein was born in El Paso, Texas. Klein is probably best known for his iconic travel posters he created for Trans World…
Today in History: Andy Warhol died in 1987 On this day in 1987, one of the most influential artists of the second half of the 20th century, passed away. Andy Warhol (born Andrew Warhola in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) was a pioneer…
Today in History: First Polaroid Camera unveiled in 1948 On this day in 1947, the first consumer-friendly, commercial instant camera was introduced to the American market. Polaroid’s model 95 Land Camera was developed by Edwin Land. The American scientist got…