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May 10, 2026
Happy Mother's Day! The modern American holiday was established by Anna Jarvis in the early 20th century to honor the sacrifices mothers make for their children. It was officially recognized as a national holiday by President Woodrow Wilson in 1914. #OnThisDay #MothersDay #FamilyHistory #Tradition #Gratitude
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Happy Mother's Day! The modern American holiday was established by Anna Jarvis in the early 20th century to honor the sacrifices mothers make for their children. It was officially recognized as a national holiday by President Woodrow Wilson in 1914. #OnThisDay #MothersDay #FamilyHistory #Tradition #Gratitude
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1st Coast to Coast Railroad completed today in 1869
The "Golden Spike" was driven at Promontory Summit, Utah, joining the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads. This historic event linked the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific, drastically reducing travel time and accelerating western expansion.
#OnThisDay #TranscontinentalRailroad #USHistory #RailroadHistory #Utah
One of many great original railroad posters in our upcoming May 14 sale, view at https://auctions.posterconnection.com/auction/243-art-nouveau-travel/lot-303-southern-pacific/
The "Golden Spike" was driven at Promontory Summit, Utah, joining the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads. This historic event linked the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific, drastically reducing travel time and accelerating western expansion.
#OnThisDay #TranscontinentalRailroad #USHistory #RailroadHistory #Utah
One of many great original railroad posters in our upcoming May 14 sale, view at https://auctions.posterconnection.com/auction/243-art-nouveau-travel/lot-303-southern-pacific/
May 9, 2026
Josef Müller-Brockmann born today in 1914
The Swiss graphic designer was a leading practitioner of the International Typographic Style, often called the Swiss Style. His work is defined by its use of strict grid systems and objective typography, which fundamentally influenced modern minimalist design. #OnThisDay #MullerBrockmann #SwissStyle #GraphicDesign #Modernism
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Josef Müller-Brockmann born today in 1914
The Swiss graphic designer was a leading practitioner of the International Typographic Style, often called the Swiss Style. His work is defined by its use of strict grid systems and objective typography, which fundamentally influenced modern minimalist design. #OnThisDay #MullerBrockmann #SwissStyle #GraphicDesign #Modernism
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End of World War II in Europe today in 1945
Known as V-E Day, this date marked the formal acceptance by the Allies of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender. Celebrations erupted across the globe, signaling the end of nearly six years of conflict on the European continent. #OnThisDay #VEDay #WWII #History #peace
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Known as V-E Day, this date marked the formal acceptance by the Allies of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender. Celebrations erupted across the globe, signaling the end of nearly six years of conflict on the European continent. #OnThisDay #VEDay #WWII #History #peace
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May 7, 2026
Peter Tchaikovsky born today in 1840
The Russian composer was a master of the Romantic era, creating some of the most popular concert and theatrical music in the classical repertoire. His works, including The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, have inspired over a century of theatrical poster art and stage design.
#OnThisDay #Tchaikovsky #ClassicalMusic #Composer #RussianHistory
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Peter Tchaikovsky born today in 1840
The Russian composer was a master of the Romantic era, creating some of the most popular concert and theatrical music in the classical repertoire. His works, including The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, have inspired over a century of theatrical poster art and stage design.
#OnThisDay #Tchaikovsky #ClassicalMusic #Composer #RussianHistory
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May 6, 2026 - 11 AM
This rare 1907 Venice poster by Augusto Sezanne for the Esposizione Internazionale d´Arte (which later became known as the Venice Biennale) is part of our May 16 Vintage Poster Auction. 327 posters across advertising, art & travel
Catalog online at https://auctions.posterconnection.com/
#VintagePoster #PosterAuction #ArtNouveau #TravelPoster #GraphicDesign
This rare 1907 Venice poster by Augusto Sezanne for the Esposizione Internazionale d´Arte (which later became known as the Venice Biennale) is part of our May 16 Vintage Poster Auction. 327 posters across advertising, art & travel
Catalog online at https://auctions.posterconnection.com/
#VintagePoster #PosterAuction #ArtNouveau #TravelPoster #GraphicDesign
