Happy 4th of July!
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History: First Zeppelin Flight in 1900
History: First Zeppelin Flight On July 2, 1900, the first zeppelin flight took place over Germany’s Lake Constance (the Bodensee). Leading the flight was no other than Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the designer and builder of the first rigid airship…
History: First Tour de France in 1903
History: First Tour de France in 1903 In its early years, the Tour de France bicycle race lasted for 20 days with a course that stretched about 1,500 miles. The race was first created by the sports daily, L'Auto as…
History: The saxophone is patented in 1846
History: The saxophone is patented in 1846 Belgian musician Adolphe Sax developed the woodwind instrument typically made of brass, which in recent decades has heavily influenced the sound of the jazz, military band, rock, and pop musical genres. View at…
History: The world’s first Kindergarten opens in 1865
History: The world's first Kindergarten opens in Germany in 1865 View at https://tinyurl.com/5n8ysjs6 #Kindergarten #Salamander #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #originalposter #poster #posters #design #graphicdesign #art #graphics #posterconnection #vintagefinds #interiordesign #vintagehome #vintagedecor
Today is National Sunglasses Day!
Today is National Sunglasses Day! National Sunglasses Day is becoming more and more popular, especially as organizations like The Vision Council try to inform people about the dangers of UV exposure and why wearing sunglasses should be more than just to…
History: United Nations Charter signed in San Francisco in 1945
History: United Nations Charter signed in San Francisco in 1945 On this day in 1945, representatives from 51 nations signed the Charter of the United Nations (UN) at in the Herbst Theater San Francisco. The Charter was ratified in…
Today is World Rainforest Day
Today is World Rainforest Day Happy World Rainforest Day! 🌳 Founded in 2017, this day raises awareness about the vital role rainforests play in our planet’s health, from absorbing carbon and producing oxygen to housing countless species. Sadly, deforestation driven…
History: The 33 RPM LP was introduced in 1948
History: The 33 RPM LP was introduced in 1948 On this day in 1948, Columbia Records introduced the 33 1/3 rpm microgroove record album. In many ways this invention gave birth to the modern pop album. Of course, all kinds…
History: The World’s First Auto Race in 1895
History: The World’s First Auto Race in 1895 On this day in 1895, Emile Levassor became the winner of arguably the world’s first official automobile race from Paris to Bordeaux and back. After 732-miles, Levassor crossed the finish line in…