History: The Bikini
Today in 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,…
Today is National Camera Day !
Today is National Camera Day ! National Camera Day commemorates photographs, the camera, and their invention. Inquiries about this original, vintage poster at posterconnection@gmail.com Direct link to poster at https://bit.ly/3wvRmi9 #Camera #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #originalposter #poster #posters #design #graphicdesign #art…
History: The saxophone is patented in 1846
Today in 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.…
History: The world’s first Kindergarten opens in Germany in 1865
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…
History: Andy Warhol’s First Exhibit in 1952
Today in History: Andy Warhol’s First Exhibit in 1952 On this day in 1952, a young artist named Andy Warhol celebrated the first show of his artwork in New York. The co-founder of "Pop Art" exhibited a series of drawings…
Today is National Lobster Day
Today is National Lobster Day Inquiries about this original, vintage poster at posterconnection@gmail.com #Lobster #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #originalposter #poster #posters #design #graphicdesign #art #paper #graphic #graphics #artoftheday #picofhteday #fun #cool #posterconnection #vintagefinds #interiordesign #vintagehome #vintagedecor https://goo.gl/YC5rQA https://goo.gl/GXcrV8
History: Stars & Stripes adopted in 1777
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…
History: Christo born in 1935
Today in History: Christo born in 1935 The avant-garde artist known as Christo (Christo Vladimirov Javacheff) was born on this day in 1935 in Bulgaria. Christo is famous for his spectacular, large-scale installations. He and his wife have wrapped the Reichstag…
History: The World’s First Auto Race in 1895
Today in History: The World’s First Auto Race in 1895 On this day in 1895, Emile Levassor became the winner of arguably the world’s first official automobile race from Paris to Bordeaux and back. After 732-miles, Levassor crossed the finish…
Today is National Red Rose Day
Today is National Red Rose Day National Red Rose Day honors the flower that is a symbol of love and romance. Red roses were used in many early cultures as decorations in wedding ceremonies and wedding attire. It was through…