History: Cigarette Tax in the USA In 1921, Iowa becomes the first state to impose a cigarette tax in the United States; in 1969, North Carolina was the last state to enact a cigarette excise tax. View at https://bit.ly/3GrYCBx #cigarettes…
Today is National Golf (Lover's) Day! Some avid golfers might suggest any and every day is Golfer's Day. But on this day, it's official. Golfer's Day is an opportunity to be thankful that someone invented this addicting, yet relaxing hobby.…
Today in History: Victor Vasarely born in 1908The Hungarian-French artist Victor Vasarely (born: Gyözö Vásárhelyi ) was born in Pecs, Hungary, in 1908, Vasarely began his artistic training in Budapest in the late 1920s. In 1928, he studied the concepts…
History: Leonetto Cappiello born in 1875 On this day in 1875, painter and poster artist Leonetto Cappiello was born in Livorno, Italy. Leonetto Cappiello started his career as a caricaturist before dedicating himself to poster art. Sometimes called the "father…
Today is National Zoo Lovers Day Each year on April 8, National Zoo Lovers Day is observed. This would be a perfect day to visit a zoo and be one of the millions of people who visit them each year.…
Today is National Beer Day ”Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer.” ~ Arnold Schwarzenegger National Beer Day is observed annually on April 7th. The world’s oldest beverage might date back as far as…
History: The first modern Olympics opened in Athens in 1896 On this day in 1896, 241 athletes from 14 countries took part in the first modern Olympiad in Athens, Greece. The event took place over 1500 years after the last…
Today is National Caramel Day Americans began making sugary syrups in the 1600s, but the delicious, chewy caramel we know and love today was a more recent innovation. Caramel candy emerged during the 18th century and quickly became one of…
History: Herbert Bayer born in 1900 Herbert Bayer, the Austrian and American graphic designer, painter, photographer, and architect, Bayer was widely recognized as the last living member of the Bauhaus. His pioneering experiments in typography, layout, and design helped set…
History: Florida becomes 27th state in 1845 On this day in 1845, Florida becomes the 27th state of the United States of America. View at https://bit.ly/3KmYp4W #Florida #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #graphics #posterconnection #originalposter #vintagefinds #interiordesign #vintagehome #vintagedecor #graphicdesign…