History: Marilyn Monroe sings Happy Birthday On this day in 1962, Marilyn Monroe performed a rendition of "Happy Birthday" for President John F. Kennedy for his 45th birthday during a fund-raiser at New York's Madison Square Garden. The two were…
History: TWA begins commercial service in 1934 On May 18, 1934, TWA (Trans World Airlines) officially launched its commercial service on the Columbus-Pittsburgh-Newark route with the Douglas DC-2. The aircraft's success quickly led to its introduction on most TWA routes,…
Today in History: 1st Kentucky Derby in 1875 On May 17, 1875, a cheering crowd of 10,000 people watched the horse, Aristides, a Thoroughbred named after an ancient Greek general, and his rider, Oliver Lewis, cross the finish line to…
Bette Davis Eyes hits #1 on the Billboard Charts In 1981, The song Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes hits #1 on the US Billboard Charts and stays there for the next 9 weeks. We are thrilled to present have…
History: Philips founded in 1891 On this day in 1891, the Philips Company was founded by father and son, Frederik and Gerard Philips. The Dutch company initially produced carbon-filament lamps and other electro-technical products. The first factory building in Eindhoven…
The Adventures of Robin Hood Premiere in 1938 The Adventures of Robin Hood, directed by Michael Curtiz and William Keighley, and starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland premieres in 1938. We are thrilled to have this extremely rare original…
History: Otl Aicher born today in 1922 Otl Aicher (1922-1991) was a German graphic designer and typographer known for his influential work in the field of visual communication. He was a co-founder of the design studio "Ulmer Hocker" and…
Pulp Fiction Premiere in Cannes in 1994 Pulp Fiction, directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring John Travolta, Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson premieres at the Cannes Film Festival (Palme d'Or 1994) Find this and many, many other movie posters…
History: Mercedes-Benz founded in 1924 On this day in 1924, two auto legends—Daimler and Benz—teamed up, setting the stage for one of the most iconic car brands in history. After building cars separately for decades, tough post-WWI times led to a…
Happy Mother's Day! Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible mothers out there! May this special day be filled with joy, appreciation, and precious moments spent with your loved ones. Thank you for all that you do and may you…