History Today: Oscar Peterson dies in 2007 On this day in 2007, Oscar Emmanuel Peterson passed away. Peterson was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. He released over 200 recordings, won eight Grammys and numerous other awards and honors. He…
History: Beethoven born in 1770 On this day in 1770, the famous German composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany, at the time still part of the Holy Roman Empire. Ludwig van Beethoven displayed his musical…
History Today: Siemens born in 1816 German inventor, industrialist and founder of the electrical and telecommunications company, Ernst Werner von Siemens was born on this day in 1816. View at https://bit.ly/3k3fF1c #Siemens #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #paper #graphic #graphics…
Today is National Violin Day National Violin Day is celebrated annually on December 13th. The violin, sometimes informally called a fiddle, is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of…
Today in History: Jim Morrison born in 1943 On this day in 1943, James Douglas "Jim" Morrison, one of the most iconic and influential frontmen in rock music history and lead vocalist of the Doors, was born. Morrison co-founded the…
1st Presidential TV Debate in 1960 On this day in 1960, for the first time in U.S. history, a debate between major party presidential candidates is shown on television. The presidential hopefuls, John F. Kennedy, a Democratic senator of Massachusetts,…
History Today: Jimi Hendrix dies in 1970 On this day in 1970, American musician Jimi Hendrix died after collapsing at a party in London. He was 27 years old. Hendrix was born in Seattle, Washington, but rose to fame in…
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 in History: Madonna born in 1958 Happy Birthday, Madonna. The "Queen of Pop" is turning 64 today. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #Madonna #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #fun #art #paper #graphic #graphics #artoftheday #picofhteday #fun #posterconnection #originalposter #vintagefinds #interiordesign #vintagehome #vintagedecor…
Today in History: Major blackout in 2003 On this day in 2003, massive power failures caused chaos across the eastern United States and Canada, hitting major cities such as New York and Ottawa. The worst power cut in US history…