History: Ireland Bans Smoking in the Workplace In 2004, Ireland becomes the first country to ban smoking in all workplaces. Contrary to initial concerns, the ban had no adverse economic effects, and soon several other countries passed similar legislation. According…
History: 1st Japanese cherry blossom trees planted in Washington, D.C. On this day in 1912, Helen Herron Taft and the Viscountess Chinda, wife of the Japanese Ambassador, planted two Yoshino cherry trees on the northern bank of the Tidal Basin,…
History: Fingerprint evidence used to solve murder case for the first time in 1905 The neighbors of Thomas and Ann Farrow, shopkeepers in South London, discover their badly bludgeoned bodies in their home. Thomas was already dead, but Ann was…
History: Art Nouveau conquers Vienna in 1918 On this day in 1918, the first exhibition of the "Secession" art movement opened in Vienna. This Austrian artists' association wanted to set itself apart from the established art business and created the…
History: Johannes Itten died in 1967 Johannes Itten (11 November 1888 – 25 March 1967) was a Swiss artist and educator who was influential in the development of modern art and design. He was a key figure in the Bauhaus…
Happy 93rd Birthday, Günther Kieser ! Günther Kieser was born in 1930 in Kronberg, near Frankfurt. Trained at the Werkkunstschule in Offenbach, Kieser began his career as a freelance artist in 1949 and founded a studio with Hans Michel in…
Today in History: Joseph Christian Leyendecker was born today in 1874 On this day in 1874, Joseph Christian Leyendecker was born in Montabaur, Germany. He immigrated with his family to Chicago, Illinois, at the age of 8. Showing an early…
History: 3.2% Beer & Wine Sales Made Legal On this day in 1933, President Roosevelt signed the bill which legalized the sale of 3.2% beer and wine. Nine months before Prohibition was completely repealed, the President signed the Beer and…
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History: Josef Albers born in 1888 Josef Albers (1888-1976) was one of the leading artists, and art and design educators of the 20th century. Born in Germany, Albers studied in Berlin, Essen and Munich before he became a student at…