Remembering the Master of Mid-Century Travel Today, December 9th, we pause to remember David Klein, the American artist who brought the glamour and excitement of the Jet Age to life. Klein passed away on this date in 2005. While he…
Remembering, Reflecting, Honoring On this day, December 8, in 1982, a profound symbol of remembrance was dedicated: the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Designed by Maya Lin, this iconic wall, etched with the names of over 58,000 service members,…
History: Walt Disney born in 1901 On this day, December 5th, 1901, the world welcomed Walter Elias Disney in Chicago. He would go on to become the undisputed pioneer of the American animation industry. After starting out as a commercial…
Tomorrow is National Cookie Day! Did you know the English word "cookie" comes from the Dutch word "koekje," meaning little cake? Dutch bakers originally used these small amounts of batter to test the oven temperature before baking a full cake…
December 1st is World AIDS Day, an annual observance with roots stretching back to a time of immense uncertainty and fear. First established in 1988, World AIDS Day was conceived by public information officers at the World Health Organization to…
History: Mihaly Biro born in 1886 On this day in 1886, Mihaly Biro, arguably the most important internationally known Hungarian poster designer, was born. Biro is widely considered to be the founder of the illustrated political poster and his creations…
Today in History: FC Barcelona formed in 1899 On this day in 1899, the popular football (soccer) club FC Barcelona was founded by footballer Hans Gamper. Informally known as Barça, the club is thought to be one of the top…
History: First Polaroid Camera unveiled in 1948 On November 26, 1948, the Polaroid Model 95 Land Camera hit the American market, forever changing how we capture memories! The inspiration came years earlier from Edwin Land's young daughter, who simply asked…
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History: Casablanca premieres in New York City in 1942 On this day in 1942, the movie "Casablanca" had its world premiere screening at the Hollywood Theater in New York City. While it enjoyed unspectacular success after its initial run, the…