Today on History: David Klein born in 1918 Happy Birthday, David Klein ! The American advertising designer would have turned 98 today! Klein is probably best known for his iconic travel posters he created for Trans World Airlines (TWA) during…
Today in History: Disney's Pinocchio released in 1940 76 years ago today, Walt Disney's animated movie "Pinocchio," was released. It was the second animated feature film produced by Disney, following the success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in…
Today in History: First Official Air Mail Flight in 1911 On February 18, 1911, the first official flight with air mail takes place in Allahabad, British India when 23-year old French pilot Henri Pecquet transported 6000 letters and postcards in…
Today in History: Premiere of "Madame Butterfly" It was not all smooth sailing for Giacomo Puccini's opera "Madame Butterfly" at its world premiere at La Scala in Milan, Italy in 1904. Quite the opposite, the opening was interrupted by its…
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Today in History: Fountain Pen patented 132 years ago On 12 February 1884, New York insurance salesman Lewis Waterman patented a groundbreaking invention, the fountain pen. Waterman's instrument was a winner: it did not require constant dipping into the ink…
Today in History: Ernst Litfass born in 1816 150 years ago today, German printer and publisher Ernst Litfass was born. Litfass is best known for his invention of the free-standing cylindrical advertising column - the Litfasssäule (Litfass Column) - that premiered…
2016 Winter Clearance Poster Sale now online! The catalog for $100 poster auction on March 5 is now online. 423 lots, many goodies, every item starts at $100 ! Yes, this is our annual bargain sale. Enjoy. #PosterAuction #Vintage #Poster…
Today in History: Construction on the Golden Gate Bridge began in 1933 For a long time, bridging the San Francisco Bay with its dangerous currents and hurricanes was considered an incalculable risk. After all, a strait over 300 feet deep…
80 years ago today, Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times" premiered in the United States. Chaplin himself wrote and directed the movie and starred as the main character. The film was banned in Germany and Italy for its alleged communist tendencies. #CharlieChaplin…