Today in History: Ford Company takes its first order in 1903 On this day in 1903, the newly formed Ford Motor Company takes its first order for a two-cylinder Model A automobile. The buyer, a dentist in Chicago, paid $850…
Today is Bastille Day! Bastille Day is a national holiday in France, celebrated annually on July 14. It is quite similar to the Independence Day festivities in the United States. The Bastille was a stronghold built in Paris in the…
History: U.S.A. Coca-Cola Changes Formula in 1985 The Coca-Cola Company makes one of the worst decisions in marketing history when it decides to change its original formula and introduces "New Coke." This was a resounding flop and the public did…
Today is World Chocolate Day Observed annually on July 7, there are some references that seem to indicate that this day celebrates the introduction of chocolate to Europe in 1550. To be honest, we don't much care as long as…
Today in History: First Zeppelin Flight On July 2, 1900, the first zeppelin flight took place over Germany’s Lake Constance (the Bodensee). Leading the flight was no other than Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the designer, and builder of the first…
Today in History: First Tour de France in 1903 In its early years, the Tour de France bicycle race lasted for 20 days with a course that stretched about 1,500 miles. The race was first created by the sports daily, L'Auto…
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Today in History: The world's first Kindergarten opens in Germany in 1865 Inquiries about this original, vintage poster at posterconnection@gmail.com Direct link to poster at https://bit.ly/3bVTjLe #Kindergarten #Salamander #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #originalposter #poster #posters #design #graphicdesign #art #paper #graphic #graphics…
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History: Stars & Stripes adopted in 1777 During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress adopts a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be thirteen alternate stripes red and white” and that “the Union be thirteen stars, white…