Today in History: Herbert Bayer born in 1900 Herbert Bayer, the Austrian and American graphic designer, painter, photographer, and architect, Bayer was widely recognized as the last living member of the Bauhaus. His pioneering experiments in typography, layout and design…
Today in History: Simplicissimus first published in 1896 On this day in 1896, the first edition of the satirical magazine "Simplicissimus" was issued. The weekly publication was created by publisher Albert Langen (1869-1909) and graphic artist Thomas Heine (1867-1948) and…
Today in History: 1st mobile phone call in 1973 On this day in 1973, the first public mobile telephone call was placed on a Manhattan sidewalk. Motorola's Martin Cooper called Joel Engel of Bell Labs. He later told the BBC…
Today in History: World Premiere of 2001: A Space Odyssey in 1968 Stanley Kubrick's epic about human evolution, technology, and extraterrestrial life has polarized audiences and critics alike. Today, it is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most…
Today in History: Nescafe instant coffee introduced in 1938 Nestlé began developing a coffee brand in 1930, at the initiative of the Brazilian government, to help preserve the substantial surplus of the annual Brazilian coffee harvest. In 1938, Nestlé introduced…
Today in History: First Dishwasher marketed in 1889 On this day in 1889, the first dish washing machine was marketed in Chicago, Illinois. Josephine Cochrane patented her invention in 1886. A wealthy socialite, Cochrane designed the dishwasher because she was…
Today in History: Dong Kingman born in 1911 On this day in 1911, Chinese-American artist Dong Kingman was born in Oakland, California. Kingman was a leading watercolor painter of the California Style School. He was known for his urban and…
Today in History: The Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889 Happy Birthday, La Tour Eiffel, global icon of Paris. On this day in 1889, the construction of the 324 m (1024 feet) Eiffel Tower was completed. #Paris #EiffelTower #VintagePoster #VintagePosters…
Today is #NationalPencilDay Most pencils made in the United States are painted yellow. This tradition supposedly began in 1890 when the L & C Hardtmuth Company of Austria-Hungary introduced their Koh-I-Noor brand, named after the famous diamond. This pencil was…
Today in History: Ireland Bans Smoking in the Workplace In 2004, Ireland becomes the first country to ban smoking in all workplaces. Contrary to initial concerns, the ban had no adverse economic effects, and soon several other countries passed similar…