Today in History: The first modern Olympics open 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…
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…
Today in 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…
History: Munich Secession Movement formed in 1892 In Munich, a group of some 100 artists split off from the mainstream Munich Artists' Association and founded the Munich Secession ("Verein Bildender Künstler Münchens e.V. Secession"). The group's progressive outlook had an…
History: Florida becomes 27th state in 1845 On this day in 1845, Florida becomes the 27th state of the United States of America. Details at https://bit.ly/3hThcWq For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #Florida #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #paper #graphic #graphics #artoftheday…
History: World Premiere of 2001: A Space Odyssey in 1968 Stanley Kubrick's epic about human evolution, technology, and extraterrestrial life has polarized audiences and critics alike. Today, it is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential films…
Today in History: Nescafe instant coffee introduced in 1938 Nestlé began developing a coffee brand in 1930, at the initiative of the Brazilian government, to help preserve the substantial surplus of the annual Brazilian coffee harvest. In 1938, Nestlé introduced…
Today in History: First Dishwasher marketed in 1889 On this day in 1889, the first dish washing machine was marketed in Chicago, Illinois. Josephine Cochrane patented her invention in 1886. A wealthy socialite, Cochrane designed the dishwasher because she was…
Today in History: Dong Kingman born in 1911 On this day in 1911, Chinese-American artist Dong Kingman was born in Oakland, California. Kingman was a leading watercolor painter of the California Style School. He was known for his urban and…
Today in History: The Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889 Happy Birthday, La Tour Eiffel, global icon of Paris. On this day in 1889, the construction of the 324 m (1024 feet) Eiffel Tower was completed. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com.…