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…
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History: Today is National Egg Day National Egg Day is an annual celebration in the United States dedicated to eggs, one of the most versatile and nutritious foods. It takes place on June 3rd each year. The day is intended…
History: The Paris Eiffel Tower opens to the public in 1889 On June 3, 1889, the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, officially opened to the public. Designed by Gustave Eiffel as the entrance arch for the 1889 World's Fair,…
Just in: Here is a wonderful Italian Ship Lines poster from the 1940s by Giovanni Patrone, look for it in our September 2024 sale. Inquiries via posterconnection.com #Italy #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #posterconnection #originalposter #vintagefinds #interiordesign #vintagehome #vintagedecor design