Today is Mardi Gras!
Today is Mardi Gras! Mardi Gras (also known as Fat Tuesday) is the last day of the Carnival season—a period of raucous merry-making in the weeks leading up to Lent. In countries all across the world, people will celebrate with…
Today in History: Disney’s Pinocchio released in 1940
Today in History: Disney's Pinocchio released in 1940 80 years ago today, Walt Disney's animated movie "Pinocchio," was released. It was the second animated feature film produced by Disney, following the success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in…
Today in History: Andy Warhol died in 1987
Today in History: Andy Warhol died in 1987 33 years ago today, one of the most influential artists of the second half of the 20th century, passed away. Andy Warhol (born Andrew Warhola in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) was a pioneer of…
Today in History: First Polaroid Camera unveiled in 1948
Today in History: First Polaroid Camera unveiled in 1948 72 years ago today, the first consumer-friendly, commercial instant camera was introduced to the American market. Polaroid’s model 95 Land Camera was developed by Edwin Land. The American scientist got his…
Today in History: 1878 Thomas Edison patents the phonograph in 1878.
Today in History: 1878 Thomas Edison patents the phonograph in 1878. It was the first machine able to reproduce recorded sound. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #paper #graphic #graphics #artoftheday #picofhteday #fun #cool #posterconnection #originalposter #vintagefinds…
Today in History: First Ironman in Hawaii in 1978
Today in History: First Ironman in Hawaii in 1978 41 years ago today, the first "Ironman Triathlon" was held in Kailua-Konain, The world championship has been held annually since 1978 (with an additional race in 1982) and is preceded by…
Today in History: Fountain Pen patented 135 years ago
Today in History: Fountain Pen patented 136 years ago On 12 February 1884, New York insurance salesman Lewis Waterman patented a groundbreaking invention, the fountain pen. Waterman's instrument was a winner: it did not require constant dipping into the ink…