Today in History: Andy Warhol is born (1928-1987) 92 years ago today, one of the most influential artists of the second half of the 20th century, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Andy Warhol (born Andrew Warhola), pioneer of the Pop…
Today in History: Lufthansa was (re)formed in 1954 Lufthansa originally formed back in 1926 as Deutsche Luft Hansa A.G. (the name Deutsche Lufthansa was used as of 1933). But with the defeat of Germany in World War II, the country…
Today in History: 1st Pink Floyd Album released in 1967 On this day in 1967, Pink Floyd released its first album, "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn." #PinkFloyd #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #poster #posters #design #graphicdesign #paper #graphic #graphics…
Today in History: Louis Armstrong born in 1901 Louis Armstrong is best known as one of the greats in jazz music. Born in New Orleans, he began playing in public after dropping out of school at age 11. By the…
Today in History: Los Angeles discovered in 1769 Spanish Army Captain Gaspar de Portola and Franciscan missionary Juan Crespi discovered the present site of Los Angeles on August 2, 1769. Portola named the area "El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la…
Happy Birthday, Switzerland Founded in 1291, the Swiss are celebrating their country's 729th anniversary today. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #Switzerland #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #originalposter #poster #posters #design #graphicdesign #art #paper #graphic #graphics #artoftheday #picofhteday #fun #cool #posterconnection #vintagefinds #interiordesign #vintagehome…
Today In History: Opening of the Berlin Zoo in 1844 The Berlin Zoo is the oldest and perhaps best-known zoo in Germany. It opened in 1844 and is located in Berlin's Tiergarten. With a space of 35 hectares (86.5 acres),…
Today in History: British ban on cigarette ads on television in 1965 On this day in 1965, cigarette advertising was banned on British television, although commercials for loose tobacco and cigars continued until 1991. A similar anti-smoking initiative took place…
Today in History: Abram Games born in 1914 On this day in 1914, the British designer and poster artist, Abram Games, was born. Games became a freelancing graphic artist at age 22. During World War II, he designed around 100…
Today is International Tiger Day The tiger is the largest of the world’s big cats and this magnificent creature, with its distinctive orange and black stripes and beautifully marked face, has a day that is dedicated to it. This was…