History: Jean Cocteau born in 1889 On this day in 1889, French writer, painter and director Jean Cocteau was born. His avant-garde poetry and novels shaped European art of the 20th century just as strongly as his theoretical writings. As…
History: The Bikini Two small pieces of fabric caused major turmoil at the beaches at the end of the 1940s. French fashion designer Louis Reard gave them a name: bikini. The first bikini was presented on July 5, 1946 at…
Today is National Camera Day Happy National Camera Day! Today, we celebrate the art of capturing memories—from vintage film cameras to modern digital marvels. Whether you're a pro or just love snapping pics, take a moment to appreciate the lens…
History: The saxophone is patented in 1846 Belgian musician Adolphe Sax developed the woodwind instrument typically made of brass, which in recent decades has heavily influenced the sound of the jazz, military band, rock, and pop musical genres. View at…
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History: Paul Colin born in 1892 On this day in 1892, Paul Colin, prolific designer of art deco posters and stage sets was born in Nancy, France. Colin is considered to be among the masters of the modern French poster…
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 just to…
History: Milton Glaser born in 1929 The American graphic designer Milton Glaser was famous for his "I ♥ NY" design and his iconic Bob Dylan poster (1966). His artwork has been featured in exhibits, and placed in permanent collections in…
History: First Automobile Grand Prix in France in 1906 In 1906, the Automobile Club of France hosted the first "Grand Prix" motor race. 32 drivers took to the public roads outside of Le Mans, on June 26, 1906. The race…
History: United Nations Charter signed in San Francisco in 1945 On this day in 1945, representatives from 51 nations signed the Charter of the United Nations (UN) at in the Herbst Theater San Francisco. The Charter was ratified in…