History: The Pen is born in 1943
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
History: First Porsche 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, Mercedes racing…
History: Frank Lloyd Wright was born in 1867
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…
Today is National Running Day
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…
History: Persil – A Small Revolution in the Laundry World
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,…
History: Uncle Tom’s Cabin published in 1852
History: Uncle Tom's Cabin first published in 1852 Uncle Tom’s Cabin, an anti-slavery novel by Harriet Beecher, was first published on this day in 1852. The novel had a profound effect on attitudes toward African Americans and slavery in the…
Today is National Cheese Day
Today is National Cheese Day National Cheese Day is an unofficial food holiday celebrated on June 4th each year. It is a day dedicated to appreciating and indulging in the wide variety of cheeses from around the world. Cheese lovers…
Today is National Cognac Day
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History: Josephine Baker born in 1905
History: Josephine Baker born in 1905 The American-born French dancer, singer and actress was born on this day in 1906. Baker was fascinated by drama and dancing. At age 16 she joined a touring company. In 1923 she danced for…
Just in: Austrian Winter Travel
Just in: Here is a beautiful Austrian winter travel poster by Heinrich Berann from the 1950s. Look for it in our fall 2023 sales. Inquiries via posterconnection.com #Austria #Travelposters #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #paper #graphic #graphics #artoftheday #picofhteday #fun #posterconnection…