Today in History: First Davis Cup Final in 1900 120 years ago today, the first Davis Cup final took place between the United States and Great Britain, then playing under the name of the British Isles. The first competition was…
Today is International Cat Day International Cat Day is a full 24 hours of recognition and veneration of one of humanity’s oldest and most beloved pets. The festivities were put together for the first time in 2002 by IFAW, the…
Today is International Beer Day Whether you’re a lager lover or a cask ale connoisseur, there’s no excuse not to raise a glass to another yearly installment of Beer Day – the perfect opportunity for beer brewers, sellers and buyers…
Today is National Lighthouse Day Observed annually on August 7, National Lighthouse Day honors the beacon of light that for hundreds of years symbolized safety and security for ships and boats at sea. At one time, the beacon of light…
Today in History: Andy Warhol is born (1928-1987) 92 years ago today, one of the most influential artists of the second half of the 20th century, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Andy Warhol (born Andrew Warhola), pioneer of the Pop…
Today in History: Lufthansa was (re)formed in 1954 Lufthansa originally formed back in 1926 as Deutsche Luft Hansa A.G. (the name Deutsche Lufthansa was used as of 1933). But with the defeat of Germany in World War II, the country…
Today in History: 1st Pink Floyd Album released in 1967 On this day in 1967, Pink Floyd released its first album, "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn." #PinkFloyd #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #poster #posters #design #graphicdesign #paper #graphic #graphics…
Today in History: One million Beetles in 1955 65 years ago today, the one millionth VW Beetle came off its assembly line in Wolfsburg, Germany, where it is still on display at the Volkswagen Auto Museum. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com.…
Today in History: Louis Armstrong born in 1901 Louis Armstrong is best known as one of the greats in jazz music. Born in New Orleans, he began playing in public after dropping out of school at age 11. By the…
Today in History: Firestone Tire and Rubber Company founded in 1900 119 years ago today, the American tire company was founded by Harvey Samuel Firestone in Akron, Ohio. In 1988, the company was taken over by Japan's Bridgestone Corporation. For…