History: The Great Moon Hoax
Today in History: The Great Moon Hoax On this day in 1835, the first in a series of six articles announcing the supposed discovery of life on the moon appeared in the New York Sun newspaper. Known collectively as “The…
Just in: Disneyland by Stan Galli
Just in: Disneyland by Stan Galli We are thrilled to offer this beautiful early 1960s Disneyland travel poster in our fall sales. Artwork by Stan Galli for United Air Lines. Inquiries at posterconnection@gmail.com #Disneyland #StanGalli #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #paper…
Just in: La Dolce Vita
Just in: La Dolce Vita The famous La Dolce Vita poster for Fellini's classic film is just one of many pieces we will offer in our fall auctions. Inquiries at posterconnection@gmail.com #LaDolceVita #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #paper #artoftheday #picofhteday #fun…
Today in History: First America’s Cup held in 1851
Today in History: First America’s Cup held in 1851 The America’s Cup is awarded to the winner of a race between sailing yachts. Thought to be the oldest international sporting trophy to be still awarded today, the cup’s name was…
Today in History: Hawaii joined the United States in 1959
Today in History: Hawaii joined the United States in 1959 On this day in 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States of America For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com #Hawaii #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #originalposter #poster #posters #design #graphicdesign #art…
Today is National Radio Day
Today is National Radio Day Each year on August 20th, National Radio Day recognizes the invention of the radio. Wireless communication started developing during the 19th century. Commercial broadcasts began in the 1920s and the radio quickly became an important…
History: Patent for the Zipper in 1893
Today in History: Patent for the Zipper in 1893 Whitcomb Judson patented and introduced the first modern "zipper" at the Chicago World's Fair of 1893. He had improved upon an earlier idea dating back to 1851 and began to market…
Today is World Photography Day
Today is World Photography Day The Daguerreotype and its photographic process developed by Joseph Nicephore Niepce and Louis Daguerre originated in France in 1837. Inquiries about this original, vintage poster at mail@posterconnection.com #Photography #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #originalposter #poster #posters #design…
History: Hannover Fair opens in 1947
Today in History: Opening of the Hannover Fair in 1947 On this day in 1947, the first Hannover (Trade) Fair opened in an undamaged factory building in the south of Hannover. British military authorities organized the fair to support post-war…
History: Michael Phelps wins 8th Olympic Gold
History: Michael Phelps wins 8th Olympic Gold On this day in 2008, the American champion swimmer Michael Phelps won his 8th Gold Medal in the 4×100-meter medley relay race at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. With this medal, he broke…