Today in History: 1939 New York World’s Fair On April 30, 1939, the New York World’s Fair opened its doors to the public. Using the motto “Building a World for Tomorrow,” the opening ceremony featured a speech by President Franklin…
Today is Zipper Day From handbags and jackets to trousers and boots, it really is impossible to imagine life without zippers. They are so widespread it is easy to take them for granted. This is where Zipper Day comes along to remind…
History: Ferruccio Lamborghini born in 1916 The Italian automobile designer and engineer who brought us the stylish, high-performance Automobili Lamborghini in 1963 was born on this day in Ferrara in northern Italy. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #Lamborghini #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage…
Today is World Penguin Day The aquatic, flightless penguin birds live in the southern hemisphere. They have counter shaded dark and white plumage and flipper-like wings. World Penguin Day coincides with the annual northward migration of penguins and is celebrated…
History: Seville World’s Fair opens in 1992 The Universal Exposition of Seville (Expo '92) took place from April 20 to October 12, 1992, on Cartuja Island in Seville, Spain. The theme for the Expo was "The Age of Discovery" and…
Today is National Learn About Butterflies Day Observed annually, March 14th is National Learn About Butterflies Day. Spring and summer are just right around the corner, so it is a good time to take a few minutes and learn something…
History: Largest prehistoric penguin discovered in 2012 On this day in 2012, the penguin species Kairuku grebneffi was discovered from a 27 million year-old fossil, which showed the penguin to weigh around 132 lbs (60 kg) and stood at nearly…
Today in History: Beatle-Mania in the USA in 1964 On this day in 1964, the Beatles arrive on their first visit to the United States, where thousands of fans greet them at Kennedy Airport in New York in what can…
Today is Bubble Gum Day Celebrating Bubble Gum Day the first Friday of February every year doesn’t burst many people’s bubble. It’s a fun way to chew your favorite flavor of bubble gum, blow some spectacular bubbles and raise money,…
Today in History: Salvador Dali died in 1989 On this day in 1989, the prominent Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Dali passed away in Figueres, Spain. Details at https://bit.ly/3IMTmYx For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #SalvadorDali #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #paper #graphic…