History: The Pen is born in 1943
History: The Pen is born in 1943 On this day in 1943, Hungarian-born László Biró received the first patent for the pen. Biró was a journalist who was frustrated with the use of the fountain pen: it took too much…
Today is National Running Day
Today is National Running Day Each year on the first Wednesday in June, people across the United States participate in National Running Day. This day was designated as a day for runners to reaffirm their passion for running. Inquiries via…
Just in: OSPAAAL Protest Posters
Just in: Here is a wonderful Italian Ship Lines poster from the 1940s by Giovanni Patrone, look for it in our September 2024 sale. Inquiries via posterconnection.com #Italy #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #posterconnection #originalposter #vintagefinds #interiordesign #vintagehome #vintagedecor design
David Lance Goines born in 1945
David Lance Goines born in 1945 David Lance Goines was an American artist and graphic designer known for his distinctive style and contributions to the world of printmaking. Born in 1945 in Grants Pass, Oregon, grew up in California and…
First Indoor Swimming Pool opens in London in 1742
First Indoor Swimming Pool opens in London in 1742 On this day in 1742, the world's first indoor pool - the Bagnio - opened its doors in London. London in the 18th century had a stench all its own, the…
History: Bob Dylan born in 1941
History: Bob Dylan born in 1941 Happy Birthday! The American music icon is celebrating his 84th birthday today. View at https://rb.gy/y8q5q4 #Dylan #MiltonGlaser #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #originalposter #poster #posters #design #graphicdesign #art #graphics #posterconnection #interiordesign #vintagehome
Today is World Rainforest Day
Today is World Rainforest Day Founded in 2017 by Rainforest Partnership, World Rainforest Day raises awareness and encourages action to save the rainforests, one of the Earth's most important resources. Rainforests are essential because they absorb carbon dioxide from human…
History: Marilyn Monroe sings Happy Birthday
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…
First Kentucky Derby in 1875
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…
Hygiene Museum opens its doors in 1912
History: Hygiene Museum in Germany On this day in 1912, the German Hygiene Museum opened its doors to the public. It is a medical museum in Dresden, Germany which is conceived today as a "forum for science, culture and society".…