History: BOAC formed in 1939 British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) was the British state-owned airline created in 1939 by the merger of Imperial Airways and British Airways Ltd. It continued operating overseas services throughout World War II. After the passing…
NYC Holland Tunnel opening in 1927 On this day in 1927, the Holland Tunnel opened, connecting New York City and New Jersey! An incredible feat of engineering, it was the world's first mechanically ventilated, vehicular tunnel. Inquiries at posterconnection.com #OnThisDay…
History: Bay Bridge opens in 1936 The San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge, known locally as the Bay Bridge, is a complex of bridges spanning San Francisco Bay in California. As part of Interstate 80 and the direct road between…
History: 1st Person to Jump with a Parachute In 1779, the parachute had its "world premiere" when French balloonist André-Jacques Garnerin jumped out of a balloon over Parc Monceau in Paris using a silk parachute that he made himself. Inquiries…
History: Monterey Bay Aquarium opens in 1984 On this day in 1984, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in the world opens in Monterey Bay, California. Among its many "firsts," it is the only aquarium in the…
History: Alaska formally becomes part of the USA in 1867 The United States had purchased the large and sparsely populated territory of Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million, or less than two cents an acre. The purchase was not seen…
History: Hoover Dam goes online in 1936 On this day in 1936, the Hoover Dam went fully online and began generating electricity. Construction began in 1930 and lasted almost 6 years. A total of 21,000 men were needed to build…
History: Air France formed in 1933 The French airline was formed on this day in 1933 and this is always a great reason to show another example of Air France's wonderful poster art. Inquiries via posterconnection.com #AirFrance #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters…
History: First Flight around the World in 1924 The first flight around the world was completed by the Americans Lowell H. Smith and Erik H. Nelson in 1924: after 176 days (starting on April 6) they had covered some 25,180…
Today is World Tourism Day Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day on September 27. The Statutes of the UNWTO were adopted in 1970. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness on…