Today is National Nude Day
Today is National Nude Day On July 14th, laundry is unnecessary. Enjoy an air bath or explore the naturist movement. National Nude Day is a way to keep cool on a hot, sticky summer day. Nudist groups around the world…
Today in History: First successful Matterhorn ascent in 1865
Today in History: First successful Matterhorn ascent in 1865 155 years ago today, the Matterhorn (4,478 m, 14,692 ft) was first successfully ascended by Edward Whymper and his team of mountaineers, Michel Croz, Lord Francis Douglas, Charles Hudson, Douglas Hadow, and the two Zermatt guides, Peter…
Today in History: First World Cup in 1930
Today in History: First World Cup in 1930 90 years ago today, the first-ever World Cup football matches were played simultaneously in host city Montevideo, Uruguay. France defeated Mexico 4-1 while the United States defeated Belgium 3-0. 13 teams participated…
Today in History: First performance of the Rolling Stones in 1962
Today in History: First performance of the Rolling Stones in 1962 58 years ago today, the British rock band performed for the first time as a group at the Marquee Club in London. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #RollingStones #VintagePoster #VintagePosters…
Today in History: U.S.A. Coca Cola Changes Formula in 1985
Today in History: U.S.A. Coca Cola Changes Formula in 1985 The Coca Cola company makes one of worst decisions in marketing history when it decides to change it's original formula and introduces "New Coke." This was a resounding flop and…
Today in History: Heat Record in 1913
Today in History: Heat Record in 1913 On this day in 1913, Death Valley (USA) experiences the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth. Measurements showed that the temperature had reached a whopping 134°F or 56.7°C! For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #DeathValley…
Today in History: First Wimbledon Tennis Tournament
Today in History: First Wimbledon Tennis Tournament On this day in 1877, the world’s first official lawn tennis tournament was held at the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club at Wimbledon, a district of London. Twenty-two players participated in…
Today in History: Happy Birthday, Paris
Today in History: Happy Birthday, Paris Happy 2,069th Birthday, Paris! On this day in 1951, Paris celebrated turning 2,000 years old. But it is likely that the City of Lights was already founded around 250 B.C. Paris is home to…
Today in History: Wall Street Journal published for the first time in 1889
Today in History: Wall Street Journal published for the first time in 1889 On this day, three financial reporters named Charles Dow, Edward Jones, and Charles Bergstresser created The Wall Street Journal to supersede a previous periodical called the Customers'…
Today in History: Ford Company takes its first order in 1903
Today in History: Ford Company takes its first order in 1903 On this day in 1903, the newly formed Ford Motor Company takes its first order for a two-cylinder Model A automobile. The buyer, a dentist in Chicago, paid $850…