Today is Polar Bear Swim Day
Today is Polar Bear Swim Day Since 1920, a group of hardy swimmers has celebrated New Year's Day by plunging into the frigid waters of Vancouver's English Bay. As crazy as it sounds, the custom has spread to the United…
History: Otto Baumberger born in 1889
History: Otto Baumberger dies in 1961On this day in 1961, the illustrious Swiss painter and poster artist, Otto Baumberger, passed away. Baumberger produced some 200 posters of great quality and style and is one of the main representatives of the…
Today in History: Charlie Chaplin dies in 1977
Today in History: Charlie Chaplin dies in 1977 43 years ago today, Charlie Chaplin passed away. Sir Charles Spencer "Charlie" Chaplin was an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. Chaplin…
Today is the first day of winter !
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History: Herbert Leupin born in 1919
Today in History: Herbert Leupin born in 1919 On this day in 1919, Swiss poster and advertising designer Herbert Leupin was born in Beinwil am See. Leupin studied in Basel (1932-1935) and Paris (1936-1937) before opening his own graphic design…
Today: Nutcracker premieres in St. Petersburg in 1892
Today in History: Nutcracker premieres in St. Petersburg in 1892 On this day in 1892, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" premiered at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg. Although the original production was not a success, the 20-minute suite that…
Today in History: El Lissitzky born in 1890
Today in History: El Lissitzky born in 1890 Lazar Markovich Lissitzky, better known as El Lissitzky, was a Russian avant-garde designer, photographer, and architect. His work greatly influenced the Bauhaus and constructivist movements. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #ElLissitzky #PosterArt #VintagePoster…
Today in History: Coca-Cola bottle patented in 1915
Today in History: Coca-Cola bottle patented in 1915 On this day in 1915, one of the most famous shapes in the world was patented by the Root Glass Company from Terre Haute, Indiana: the Coca-Cola bottle. While its form has…
Today in History: Emil Cardinaux born in 1877
Today in History: Emil Cardinaux born in 1877 On this day in 1877, Swiss poster designer and landscape artist, Emil Cardinaux, was born in Bern. Besides Burkhard Mangold, Cardinaux was probably the first Swiss artist who dedicated himself whole-heartedly to…
Today in History: Alois Senefelder born in 1771
Today in History: Alois Senefelder born in 1771 Alois Senefelder (born Nov. 6, 1771, Prague - died Feb. 26, 1834, Munich) is often referred to as the inventor of lithography. Son of an actor at the Theatre Royal in Prague,…