Today in History: Happy Birthday, Paris
Today in History: Happy Birthday, Paris Happy Birthday, Paris! On this day in 1951, Paris celebrated turning 2,000 years old. But it is likely that the City of Lights was already founded around 250 B.C. Paris is home to some…
Today in History: First UEFA European Nations Cup (now UEFA Euro) hosted in 1960
Today in History: First UEFA European Nations Cup (now UEFA Euro) hosted in 1960 The first European soccer championship opened in France in 1960. The event is held every four years in the even-numbered year between the World Cup tournaments.…
Today in History: The Bikini
Today in History: The Bikini Two small pieces of fabric caused major turmoil at the beaches at the end of the 1940s. French fashion designer Louis Reard gave them a name: bikini. The first bikini was presented on July 5,…
Today in History: Paul Colin born in 1892
Today in History: Paul Colin born in 1892 On this day in 1892, Paul Colin, prolific designer of art deco posters and stage sets was born in Nancy, France. Colin is considered to be among the masters of the modern…
Today is National Sunglasses Day !
Today is National Sunglasses Day ! National Sunglasses Day is becoming more and more popular, especially as organizations like The Vision Council try to inform people about the dangers of UV exposure and why wearing sunglasses should be more than to just…
Today in History: First Automobile Grand Prix in France in 1906
Today in History: First Automobile Grand Prix in France in 1906 On this day in 1906, the Automobile Club of France hosted the first "Grand Prix" motor race. 32 drivers took to the public roads outside of Le Mans, on…
Welcome, Summer!
Welcome, Summer! Today is the First Day of Summer ! Inquiries about this original, vintage poster at posterconnection@gmail.com Direct link to poster at https://bit.ly/3bPKd2B #Summer #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #originalposter #poster #posters #design #graphicdesign #art #paper #graphic #graphics #artoftheday #picofhteday #fun…
Today in History: The German Parliament moves to Berlin in 1991
Today in History: The German Parliament moves to Berlin in 1991 Bonn had been the capital of West Germany until the country's reunification in 1990. The “Hauptstadtbeschluss” (capital decision) stipulated that the seat of government and the parliament also be…
History: Nürburgring opens in 1927
Today in History: Nürburgring opens in 1927 The Nürburgring is a 22.8-kilometer circuit for car and motorcycle racing located in the town of Nürburg in Germany. Some 3,000 workers helped build the "First Mountain, Race and Test Track.” The construction…