Happy Cinco de Mayo! Cinco de Mayo began in the 1860s with Mexican-American communities in the West as a celebration of freedom and democracy during the Civil War. Today, it's widely observed in the U.S. as a celebration of Mexican…
History: Cap Arcona sunk in 1945 On this day in 1945, the German ship "Cap Arcona" laden with prisoners was sunk by the Royal Air Force in the East Sea. It is estimated that 5,800 people on board were killed…
History: First World’s Fair opens in London On May 1, 1851, Great Britain’s Prince Albert opened the first World’s Fair – then referred to as the Great Exhibition - in Hyde Park, London. The idea for an international fair was…
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 the concepts of…
Today is National Zoo Lovers Day Every year on April 8, we celebrate National Zoo Lovers Day—a perfect opportunity to visit a zoo and join the millions of people who do so annually. Spend the day watching your favorite animals…
History: The first modern Olympics open in Athens in 1896 On this day in 1896, 241 athletes from 14 countries participated in the first modern Olympiad in Athens, Greece. The event took place over 1500 years after the last ancient…
History: Florida becomes 27th state in 1845 On this day in 1845, Florida becomes the 27th state of the United States of America. Inquiries via posterconnection.com #Florida #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #graphics #posterconnection #originalposter #vintagefinds #interiordesign #vintagehome #vintagedecor #graphicdesign
History: Opening of the Paris World's Fair of 1867 On this day in 1867, Emperor Napoleon III opened the Paris International Exposition, the second world's fair to be held in Paris (after 1855). 42 nations took part in the fair;…
History: The Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889 Happy Birthday, La Tour Eiffel, the global icon of Paris. The famous Parisian landmark was built between 1887 and 1889 for the Exposition Universelle and was named after its designer Gustave Eiffel.…
History: Alexander "Xanti" Schawinsky" born in 1904 Happy Birthday, Alexander "Xanti" Schawinsky. The Swiss-born artist would have turned 116 today. After studying in a German architectural office, he joined the Bauhaus School of Design in 1924 where he studied with…