Today in History: Madonna born in 1958 Happy Birthday, Madonna. The "Queen of Pop" is turning 64 today. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #Madonna #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #fun #art #paper #graphic #graphics #artoftheday #picofhteday #fun #posterconnection #originalposter #vintagefinds #interiordesign #vintagehome #vintagedecor…
Today in History: International Electricity Exhibition of 1881 On this day in 1881, the first International Exposition of Electricity opened in Paris. More than 1700 exhibitors from 15 countries presented their latest and greatest developments in electrical technology in the…
Today in History: Major blackout in 2003 On this day in 2003, massive power failures caused chaos across the eastern United States and Canada, hitting major cities such as New York and Ottawa. The worst power cut in US history…
Today in History: Berlin divided by Wall in 1961 On this day in 1961, troops in East Germany sealed the border between East and West Berlin, shutting off the escape route for thousands of refugees from the East. Barbed wire…
Today is National Vinyl Record Day The vintage vinyl is almost as much of a classic as the bands themselves. Vinyl used to be the main means for commercial distribution of pop music from the 1950s through the early 1990s…
History: Millions marvel at total eclipse On this day in 1999, up to 350 million people in Europe and Asia witness the last total solar eclipse of the 20th century. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #SolarEclipse #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #poster…
Today is World Lion Day Lion Day aims to raise awareness of the majestic hunter, the ultimate feline, the king of the jungle, the big fluffy kitty of the Serengeti… Hmm, we should have left it at ‘king of the…
Today in History: First Davis Cup Final in 1900 On this day in 1900, 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…
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 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…