Today is National Beer Day
Today is National Beer Day ”Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer.” ~ Arnold Schwarzenegger National Beer Day is observed annually on April 7th. The world’s oldest beverage might date back as far as…
History: The first modern Olympics opened in Athens in 1896
History: The first modern Olympics opened in Athens in 1896 On this day in 1896, 241 athletes from 14 countries took part in the first modern Olympiad in Athens, Greece. The event took place over 1500 years after the last…
Today is National Caramel Day
Today is National Caramel Day Americans began making sugary syrups in the 1600s, but the delicious, chewy caramel we know and love today was a more recent innovation. Caramel candy emerged during the 18th century and quickly became one of…
History: Herbert Bayer born in 1900
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 helped set…
History: Florida becomes 27th state in 1845
History: Florida becomes 27th state in 1845 On this day in 1845, Florida becomes the 27th state of the United States of America. View at https://bit.ly/3KmYp4W #Florida #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #graphics #posterconnection #originalposter #vintagefinds #interiordesign #vintagehome #vintagedecor #graphicdesign…
History: World Premiere of 2001: A Space Odyssey in 1968
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 influential films…
History: The Premiere of the “Blue Angel”
History: The Premiere of the "Blue Angel" in 1930 On this day in 1930, the German movie Der Blaue Engel (The Blue Angel) celebrated its premiere in Berlin, making Marlene Dietrich a new movie star. The film's plot, which involved…
History: Dong Kingman born in 1911
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 landscape paintings…
History: The Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889
History: The Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889 Happy Birthday, La Tour Eiffel, the global icon of Paris. The famous Parisian landmark was built between 1887 and 1889 for the Exposition Universelle and was named after its designer Gustave Eiffel.…
Today is National Pencil Day
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…