Today in History: United Nations founded in 1945 On this day in 1945, in an effort to promote international peace and security, the United Nations was formed. The founding 51 member countries established the UN following World War II with…
Today in History: Disney's Dumbo premiered in 1941 On this day in 1941, Disney's animated classic premiered in the United States For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #Dumbo #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #paper #graphic #graphics #artoftheday #picofhteday #fun #cool #posterconnection #originalposter…
Today in History: Robert Rauschenberg is born in 1925 On this day in 1925, today, American painter and graphic artist, Robert Rauschenberg, was born in Port Arthur, Texas. He studied art in Kansas (1946-1947), Paris (1947) and at Black Mountain…
Today in History: Thomas Edison invents a commercially practical incandescent light On this day in 1879, Thomas Edison invented a commercially practical incandescent light at his industrial research lab in Menlo Park, New Jersey. Edison had filed his first patent…
Today in History: Monterey Bay Aquarium opens in 1984 On this day in 1984, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in the world opens in Monterey Bay, California. Among its many "firsts," it is the only aquarium…
Today is National Boss's Day Back in 1958, Patricia Bays Haroski, a secretary at State Farm Insurance in Deerfield, Illinois registered “National Boss’s Day” with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She was working for her father at the time and…
Today in History: Peter Max born in 1937 Happy Birthday, Peter Max! Peter Max (born Peter Max Finkelstein in Berlin) is a pop culture graphic artist known for his psychedelic style of painting and the use of bright, vibrant colors.…
Today in History: Alaska formally becomes part of the USA in 1867 The United States had purchased the large and sparsely populated territory of Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million, or less than two cents an acre. The purchase was…
Today in History: The first Oktoberfest in 1810 On this day in 1810, the very first Oktoberfest took place. The festivities lasted five days and were organized around the wedding of the Bavarian Crown Prince. It was the first non-religious…
Today is National Liqueur Day A liqueur is a strong alcoholic beverage that has been sweetened with herbs, fruits, nuts, cream, or spices. Liqueurs are traditionally served as after-dinner drinks or mixed with coffee. The word “liqueur” comes from the…