Today is Presidents Day
Today is Presidents Day Presidents Day is a federal holiday which, in the United States, is observed on the third Monday in February. This day is set aside, by more and more of America’s population, to honor all of the…
Today in History: Edward McKnight Kauffer born in 1890
Today in History: Edward McKnight Kauffer born in 1890 127 years ago today, Edward McKnight Kauffer, one of Britain’s most influential poster artists and graphic designers between the wars, was born in Great Falls, Montana. Kauffer began his professional life…
Today in History: David Klein died in 2005
Today in History: David Klein died in 2005 David Klein was an American artist who is perhaps best known for the iconic travel images he created for Trans World Airlines (TWA) during the 1950s and 1960s. Klein studied art in…
Today in History: Mt. Rushmore completed in 1941
Today in History: Mt. Rushmore completed in 1941 76 years ago today, Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota, USA was completed after 14 years.
Today in History: Air France formed in 1933
Today in History: Air France formed in 1933 The French airline was formed 84 years ago today and this is always a great reason to show another example of Air France's wonderful poster art, incl. this very first official Air…
Today in History: KLM formed in 1919
Today in History: KLM formed in 1919 The official airline of the Netherlands, Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V. or KLM, is the oldest airline that still operates under its original name. The first flight of the airline took place on May…
Today in History: Los Angeles discovered in 1769
Today in History: Los Angeles discovered in 1769 Spanish Army Captain Gaspar de Portola and Franciscan missionary Juan Crespi discovered the present site of Los Angeles on August 2, 1769. Portola named the area "El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la…
Today in History: Washington DC declared capital of the United States
Today in History: Washington DC declared capital of the United States 227 years ago today, the young American Congress declares that a swampy, humid, muddy and mosquito-infested site on the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia will be the nation’s…
Today in History: World’s first scheduled transatlantic flight in 1939
Today in History: World's first scheduled transatlantic flight in 1939 The Boeing 314 Clipper flying boat was operated by Pan Am. It took about 24 hours to reach Marseille, France. The scheduled service was soon discontinued again because of the…
Today is National Sunglasses Day !
Today is National Sunglasses Day ! National Sunglasses Day is becoming more and more popular, especially as organizations like The Vision Council try to inform people about the dangers of UV exposure and why wearing sunglasses should be more than to just…