History: The Great Moon Hoax
Today in History: The Great Moon Hoax On this day in 1835, the first in a series of six articles announcing the supposed discovery of life on the moon appeared in the New York Sun newspaper. Known collectively as “The…
Today in History: Mata Hari
Today in History: Mata Hari sentenced to death On this day in 1917, the exotic dancer Mata Hari is sentenced to execution by firing squad by a French court for spying on Germany's behalf during World War I. For inquiries,…
History: Psycho Premiere in New York
Today in History: Psycho Premiere in New York On this day in 1960, Alfred Hitchcock's psychological horror thriller was first screened in New York. It was an immediate box-office success. The film starring Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh is an…
Today in History: Marilyn Monroe born in 1926
Today in History: Marilyn Monroe born in 1926 Today is the birthday of American actress, model and sex-symbol, Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson). A supporting role in the film "The Asphalt Jungle" (1950) marked Monroe's breakthrough in Hollywood. Films…
Today in History: Marilyn Monroe sings Happy Birthday
Today in History: Marilyn Monroe sings Happy Birthday On this day in in 1962, Marilyn Monroe performed a rendition of "Happy Birthday" for President John F. Kennedy for his 45th birthday during a fund-raiser at New York's Madison Square Garden.…
Today in History: World Premiere of 2001: A Space Odyssey in 1968
Today in History: World Premiere of 2001: A Space Odyssey in 1968 Stanley Kubrick's epic about human evolution, technology, and extraterrestrial life has polarized audiences and critics alike. Today, it is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most…
Today in History: Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds released 1963
Today in History: The Birds released On this day in 1963, Alfred Hitchcock's movie The Birds is released. The film about a swarm of birds wreaking havoc in Bodega Bay, California has become a classic of the horror movie genre.…
Today in History: King Kong Premiere in 1933
Today in History: King Kong Premiere in 1933 The black and white movie marked a milestone in the history of film, especially due to Willis O’Brien's stop-motion effects. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #KingKong #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #paper #graphic…
Today in History: Premiere of Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times in 1936
On this day in 1936, Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times" premiered in the United States. Chaplin himself wrote and directed the movie and starred as the main character. The film was banned in Germany and Italy for its alleged communist tendencies.…
Today in History: Marlene Dietrich is born in 1901
Today in History: Marlene Dietrich is born in 1901 On this day in 1901, Marlene Dietrich, a German-born American actress, and singer was born. She became internationally famous after performance as Lola-Lola in The Blue Angel (1930), directed by Josef…