Today is the 22nd anniversary of 9/11 On the morning of September 11, 2001, a series of 4 coordinated suicide attacks were carried out by the terrorist group, Al Qaeda. 19 militants hijacked 4 California-bound airplanes from East Coast cities…
History: Burkhard Mangold born in 1873 On this day in 1873, the Swiss artist was born in Basel, Switzerland. Mangold worked as a designer, glass painter, and poster artist. He initially studied and worked as a painter in Basel (1890-1893)…
History: New Amsterdam becomes New York in 1664 New York City traces its origins to a trading post founded by colonists from the Dutch Republic in 1624 on Lower Manhattan; the post was named New Amsterdam in 1626. The city…
Today is National Beer Lovers Day ”Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer.” ~ Arnold Schwarzenegger Beer is one of the world’s most popular alcoholic drink. It has been around for centuries dating as…
History: First tank produced in 1915 On this day in 1915, a prototype tank nicknamed Little Willie rolls off the assembly line in England. Developed by the British in 1914 in response to the trench warfare of World War I,…
History: Freddie Mercury born in 1946 He was born Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar (Sept. 5, 1946) but would later change his name to Freddie Mercury - the flamboyant lead singer of the iconic rock group Queen, who was known for…
Today is National Wildlife Day Observed annually on September 4th since 2005, National Wildlife Day serves to bring global awareness and education about the growing number of endangered animals and the need for conservation and preservation. Inquiries via posterconnection.com #NationalWildlifeDay…
Just in: Here is an inviting Libby's Pineapple poster for Hawaii from the 1950s. What better way to enjoy your final summer beach picnic? Coming soon in our fall 2023 poster auctions. Inquiries via posterconnection.com #Hawaii #Beach #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters…
History: Titanic found in 1985 On this day in 1985, a team of American and French researchers discovered the sunken wreck of the luxury liner RMS Titanic south-southeast of the coast of Newfoundland at a depth of 12,500 feet (3,800…
Just in: This beautiful 1950s Australia poster for Qantas Air will be offered in our Fall 2023 sale. Stay tuned. Inquiries via posterconnection.com #Qantas #Australia #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #posterconnection #originalposter #vintagefinds #interiordesign #vintagehome #vintagedecor #graphicdesign