Today in History: Coca-Cola invented in 1886 134 years ago today, pharmacist John Pemberton developed a brown lemonade using the coca extract, caffeine. coca leaves and soda water. Initially intended to be sold as syrup medicine, the drink soon became…
Today in History: End of World War II in Europe 75 years ago today, World War II in Europe came to an end. As the news of Germany’s surrender reached the rest of the world, joyous crowds gathered to…
Today in History: Peter Tchaikovsky born in 1840 Today is the birthday of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky who is famous for many masterpieces such as "The Nutcracker" and "Swan Lake." The classical music great would turn 179 years old…
Today in History: First Stamp released in 1840 180 years ago today, the world's first postage stamp - the Penny Black - was released. An English teacher named Rowland Hill and was largely responsible for this minor postal revolution. In…
Today is National Nurses Day! Today is the first day of Nurses Week, which begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12 (Florence Nightingale’s birthday). It is a celebration of the meaningful work that nurses do each…
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Originating in the 1860′s with Mexican-American communities in the American West, Southwest and Northwest, the American Cinco de Mayo began as a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of…
Today in History: Audrey Hepburn born in 1929 91 years ago today, screen legend Audrey Hepburn (born Audrey Kathleen Ruston) was born in Brussels, Belgium. The British film and fashion icon was one of Hollywood's largest movie stars during the…
87 years ago today, James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006), was born in Barnwell, South Carolina. The singer and songwriter was a major musical figure of 20th-century music and dance. Brown is often referred to as…
Today in History: Walter Schnackenberg born in 1880 The German painter and illustrator was born 140 years ago today. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #Schnackenberg #GermanArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #poster #posters #design #graphicdesign #paper #graphic #graphics #originalposter #artoftheday #picofhteday #fun…
International Tuba Day Today is International Tube Day (celebrated on the first Friday of each year). We do not play the tuba and know little about the instrument's history (you can learn all about the tube at www.tubaday.com) but we…