West Side Story Broke Soundtrack Chart Record in 1962 The "West Side Story" soundtrack album goes #1 & stays #1 for 54 (nonconsecutive) weeks which is more than 20 weeks longer than any other album in soundtrack history. This and…
History: Keith Haring born in 1958 Keith Haring (1958-1990) was an influential American artist and social activist who rose to prominence during the 1980s. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Haring's distinctive visual language was characterized by bold lines, vivid colors, and…
Spider-Man Premiere in 2002 "Spider-Man", starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborn/The Green Goblin, premiered on this day in 2002. A group of 6 Spider-Man posters is part of our Timed Movie Poster Sale on…
History: Cap Arcona sunk in 1945 On this day in 1945, the German ship "Cap Arcona" laden with prisoners was sunk by the Royal Air Force in the East Sea. It is estimated that 5,800 people on board were killed…
Movie Magic: Own a Piece of Cinematic History Coming on May 17: a remarkable opportunity to acquire original vintage movie posters from the personal collection of Douglass Fake, founder of Intrada and a pioneer in film score restoration. Known for…
History: First World’s Fair opens in London On May 1, 1851, Great Britain’s Prince Albert opened the first World’s Fair – then referred to as the Great Exhibition - in Hyde Park, London. The idea for an international fair was…
Today is International Jazz Day! When Louis Armstrong was asked what the definition of jazz was, he famously replied, "If you've got to ask, you'll never know." Today is a worldwide day of celebration of jazz and its unique history…
Today is Zipper Day From handbags and jackets to trousers and boots, it really is impossible to imagine life without zippers. They are so widespread it is easy to take them for granted. This is where Zipper Day comes along to remind…
History: Cigarette Tax in USA In 1921, Iowa becomes the first state to impose a cigarette tax in the United States; in 1969, North Carolina was the last state to enact a cigarette excise tax. View at https://tinyurl.com/234cr965 #cigarettes #VintagePoster…
Today is National Golf (Lover's) Day! Some avid golfers might suggest any and every day is Golfer's Day. But on this day, it's official. Golfer's Day is an opportunity to be thankful that someone invented this addicting, yet relaxing hobby…