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: 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: 1st Japanese cherry blossom trees planted in Washington, D.C. On this day in 1912, Helen Herron Taft and the Viscountess Chinda, wife of the Japanese Ambassador, planted two Yoshino cherry trees on the northern bank of the Tidal Basin,…
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…
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History: Apartheid in South Africa came to an end in 1992 On this day in 1992, a referendum officially abolished racial segregation in South Africa. 68.7% of white South Africans voted in favor of ending apartheid, supporting President de Klerk's…
Today is St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day kicks off a worldwide celebration that is also known as the Feast of St. Patrick. On March 17th, many will wear green in honor of the Irish and decorate with shamrocks. In…