Today is National Beach Day
Today is National Beach Day It has been observed annually on August 30th since 2014. So let's take the last rays of summer sunshine and head to the beach .... This fun poster will be offered in our September 6…
Today is National Red Wine Day
Today is National Red Wine Day It’s Red Wine Day! There are many different types of red wine to enjoy — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Malbec, and Shiraz are a few examples. With over 900 million gallons of wine consumed…
History: Man Ray born in 1890
History: Man Ray born in 1890 On this day in 1890, the American artist, designer and photographer Man Ray (Emmanuel Radnitzky) was born in Philadelphia. Man Ray was a significant contributor to the Dada and Surrealism movements. After moving to…
History: First America’s Cup held in 1851
Today in History: First America’s Cup held in 1851 The America’s Cup is awarded to the winner of a race between sailing yachts. Thought to be the oldest international sporting trophy to be still awarded today, the cup’s name was…
History: Mona Lisa stolen in 1911
History: Mona Lisa stolen in 1911 On this day in 1911, the famed Leonardo da Vinci painting was stolen by a Louvre employee. It was recovered 2 years later in December 1913 in Italy. The poster will be part of…
Today is National Radio Day
Today is National Radio Day Each year on August 20th, National Radio Day recognizes the invention of the radio. Wireless communication started developing during the 19th century. Commercial broadcasts began in the 1920s and the radio quickly became an important…
Today is World Photography Day
Today is World Photography Day The Daguerreotype and its photographic process, developed by Joseph Nicephore Niepce and Louis Daguerre originated in France in 1837. View at https://tinyurl.com/szns8aak #Photography #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #originalposter #poster #posters #design #graphicdesign #art #graphics #posterconnection #vintagedecor
History: Hannover Fair opens in 1947
History: Opening of the Hannover Fair in 1947 On this day in 1947, the first Hannover (Trade) Fair opened in an undamaged factory building in the south of Hannover. British military authorities organized the fair to support post-war Germany’s economic…
History: Michael Phelps wins 8th Olympic Gold
History: Michael Phelps wins 8th Olympic Gold On this day in 2008, the American champion swimmer Michael Phelps won his 8th Gold Medal in the 4×100-meter medley relay race at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. With this medal, he broke…
History: Oscar Peterson born in 1925
Today in History: Oscar Peterson born in 1925 Oscar Peterson was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer who released over 200 recordings, won eight Grammy Awards, and received numerous other awards and honors. He is considered one of the greatest…