Today in History: Albert Einstein died in 1955 Celebrated physicist and Nobel Laureate Albert Einstein died on this day in 1955 at the age of 76. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #SanFrancisco #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #poster #posters #design #graphicdesign #paper…
Today in History: Earthquake destroys San Francisco in 1906 The 1906 San Francisco earthquake struck the coast of Northern California at 5:12 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18 with an estimated moment magnitude of 7.9. High-intensity shaking was felt from Eureka…
Today in History: Expo in Brussels opens in 1958 On this day in 1958, Belgian King Baudouin I opened the first World’s Fair after the Second World War in Brussels, Belgium. The exhibit’s main themes were innovations in aerospace and…
Today is 'Save The Elephant' Day They might be wildlife icons, but, sadly, elephants are in crisis. Save The Elephant Day is a chance to show our love and support for these much-loved giants and raise awareness of the threats to their…
Today in History: Kodak launches Kodachrome in 1935 On this day in 1935, , the Eastman Kodak Company launched Kodachrome. The photographic film was one of the most popular media used by professional and hobby photographers around the world. It…
Today in History: Oskar Schlemmer died in 1943 Oskar Schlemmer was a German painter, sculptor, designer and choreographer associated with the Bauhaus school. Schlemmer studied at the Stuttgart Art Academy. Between 1920 and 1929, he taught at the Bauhaus in…
Today in History: Euro Disneyland opens in 1992 On this day in 1992, the happiest place on earth opened its doors on the European continent in Marne-la-Vallée, near Paris, France. Attracting some 10 million visitors each year, Disneyland Paris (as…
Today in History: Cigarette Tax in USA In 1921, Iowa becomes the first state to impose a cigarette tax in the United States; in 1969, North Carolina was the last state to enact a cigarette excise tax. For inquiries, email…
Today is National Golf (Lover's) Day! Some avid golfers might suggest any and every day is Golfer's Day. But on this day, it's official. Golfer's Day is an opportunity to be thankful that someone invented this addicting, yet relaxing hobby.…
Today in History: Victor Vasarely born in 1908 The Hungarian-French artist Victor Vasarely (born: Gyözö Vásárhelyi ) was born in Pecs, Hungary, in 1908, Vasarely began his artistic training in Budapest in the late 1920s. In 1928, he studied…