Today in History: Bombing of Dresden in 1945 On this day in 1945, a series of Allied firebombing raids begins against the German city of Dresden, reducing the “Florence of the Elbe” to rubble and flames, and killing as many…
Today is World Radio Day World Radio Day is about celebrating radio’s unique power of touching lives and bringing people together across the globe. #WorldRadioDay was proclaimed in November 2011 by UNESCO's General Conference. Source: wikipedia. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com.…
Today is the first day of the Chinese New Year and 2021 is the Year of the Ox The Chinese New Year is full of dragon dances, fireworks, feasts, gift-giving, and lantern festivals. Red is the traditional color of the…
Today in History: Nelson Mandela released from prison in 1990 Nelson Mandela (18 July 1918 - 5 December 2013) was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He…
Today is National Umbrella Day The umbrella keeps us dry from the rain and can also protect us from the heat of the sun. The basic umbrella was invented some 4000+ years ago, evidenced in ancient art of Egypt, Greece…
Today in History: Davis Cup established in 1900 On this day in 1900, the silver trophy known today as the Davis Cup is first put up for competition when American collegian Dwight Filley Davis challenges British tennis players to come…
Today in History: Last Edition of the Saturday Evening Post in 1969 The Saturday Evening Post is an American magazine was a weekly publication from 1897 until 1963, then every two weeks until 1969. From the 1920s to the 1960s,…
Today in History: Bob Marley born in 1945 On this day in 1945, the Jamaican singer and songwriter Bob Marley was born. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, Marley's contributions to music increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide…
On this day in 1936, Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times" premiered in the United States. Chaplin himself wrote and directed the movie and starred as the main character. The film was banned in Germany and Italy for its alleged communist tendencies.…
Today in History: Southern Pacific completes "Sunset Route" in 1883 On this day in 1883, Southern Pacific Railroad completed its transcontinental “Sunset Route” from New Orleans to California, consolidating its dominance over rail traffic to the Pacific. One of the…