Today is Polar Bear SWIM Day
Today is Polar Bear Swim Day Since 1920, a group of hardy swimmers has celebrated New Year's Day by plunging into the frigid waters of Vancouver's English Bay. As crazy as it sounds, the custom has spread to the United…
Happy New Year!
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History: Henri Matisse born in 1869
History: Henri Matisse born in 1869 On this day in 1869, French painter and sculptor Henri-Emile-Benoit Matisse was born. View at https://tinyurl.com/3cmun66c #Matisse #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #graphics #posterconnection #originalposter #vintagefinds #interiordesign #vintagehome #vintagedecor #graphicdesign
History: Soviet Union established in 1922
History: Soviet Union established in 1922 On this day in 1922, Vladimir Lenin, the Russian revolutionary, proclaims the establishment of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) where Russia, Ukraine, Transcaucasia, and Belarus joined forces. The formal proclamation was made…
History: Ireland established (renamed) in 1937
History: Ireland established (renamed) in 1937 A new constitution, established by a national referendum, changed the name of the Irish Free state to Ireland. The Irish Free State was a part of the British Commonwealth and was established in 1922…
History: 1st commercial movie screened in 1895
History Today: 1st commercial movie screened in 1895 On this day in 1895, the world’s first commercial movie screening takes place at the Grand Cafe in Paris. The film was made by Louis and Auguste Lumiere, two French brothers who…
History: Marlene Dietrich was born in 1901
History: Marlene Dietrich was born in 1901 On this day in 1901, Marlene Dietrich, a German-born American actress, and singer was born. She became internationally famous after her performance as Lola-Lola in The Blue Angel (1930), directed by Josef von…
History Today: Otto Baumberger dies in 1961
History: Otto Baumberger dies in 1961On this day in 1961, the illustrious Swiss painter and poster artist, Otto Baumberger, passed away. Baumberger produced some 200 posters of great quality and style and is one of the main representatives of the…
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Merry Christmas to you and yours! View at https://tinyurl.com/5yyzj47f #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #graphics #originalposter #vintagefinds #interiordesign #vintagedecor #graphicdesign
History: Oscar Peterson dies in 2007
History: Oscar Peterson dies in 2007 On this day in 2007, Oscar Emmanuel Peterson passed away. Peterson was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. He released over 200 recordings, won eight Grammys and numerous other awards and honors. He is…