History: First tank produced in 1915 On this day in 1915, a prototype tank nicknamed Little Willie rolls off the assembly line in England. Developed by the British in 1914 in response to the trench warfare of World War I,…
History: Freddie Mercury born in 1946 He was born Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar (Sept. 5, 1946) but would later change his name to Freddie Mercury - the flamboyant lead singer of the iconic rock group Queen, who was known for…
Today is National Wildlife Day Observed annually on September 4th since 2005, National Wildlife Day serves to bring global awareness and education about the growing number of endangered animals and the need for conservation and preservation. Inquiries via posterconnection.com #NationalWildlifeDay…
History: Ferdinand Porsche born in 1875 On this day in 1875, the Austrian-German automotive engineer and founder of the Porsche car company was born in Maffersdorf in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Porsche originally introduced the concept for the German Volkswagen with…
Just in: Here is an inviting Libby's Pineapple poster for Hawaii from the 1950s. What better way to enjoy your final summer beach picnic? Coming soon in our fall 2023 poster auctions. Inquiries via posterconnection.com #Hawaii #Beach #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters…
History: Titanic found in 1985 On this day in 1985, a team of American and French researchers discovered the sunken wreck of the luxury liner RMS Titanic south-southeast of the coast of Newfoundland at a depth of 12,500 feet (3,800…
Just in: This beautiful 1950s Australia poster for Qantas Air will be offered in our Fall 2023 sale. Stay tuned. Inquiries via posterconnection.com #Qantas #Australia #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #posterconnection #originalposter #vintagefinds #interiordesign #vintagehome #vintagedecor #graphicdesign
History: Vladimir Lenin shot in 1918 After speaking at a factory in Moscow, Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin is shot twice by Fanya Kaplan, a member of the Social Revolutionary party. Lenin was seriously wounded but survived the attack. The assassination…
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 .... Inquiries via posterconnection.com #Beach #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #poster #posters…
Today is National Lemon Juice Day Yes, apparently there is such a thing as a National Lemon Juice Day and it is "observed" annually on the 29th of August. When life hands you lemons, make lemonade! And when life hands…