History: Alphonse Maria Mucha is born in 1860On this day in 1860, the talented Czech Art Nouveau poster artist, illustrator and designer was born. Mucha initially worked as a theatrical scene painter in Vienna before a benefactor discovered his talents…
Woodstock '99: A Music Festival Gone Wrong The Woodstock '99 music festival, held July 23-25, 1999, in Rome, New York, aimed to celebrate the legacy of the original 1969 event, but instead devolved into chaos and violence. Factors like extreme…
History: March of the PenguinsOn this day in 2005, March of the Penguins, a French-made documentary about emperor penguins in Antarctica, opens in theaters across the U.S. March of the Penguins went on to win numerous awards, including an Oscar,…
History: Cold Record in 1983On this day in 1983, Vostok Station, a Russian station in Antarctica experienced the lowest temperatures ever measured in recorded human history. The temperatures fell to −128.6 °F (−89.2 °C)View at https://tinyurl.com/5n7dubpm#Antarctica #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #originalposter…
History: László Moholy-Nagy born in 1895 On this day in 1895, the Hungarian painter, photographer, and influential educator, László Moholy-Nagy, was born. In 1923, Walter Gropius invited Moholy-Nagy to teach at the Bauhaus in Weimar where he was soon placed…
History: "Degenerate Art" On this day in 1937, the infamous Degenerate Art (Entartete Kunst) exhibition opened in Munich, Germany. Organized by Adolf Ziegler and the Nazi Party, the exhibition presented some 650 paintings, sculptures and prints by over 100 (primarily)…
History: Lithography was invented in 1798 On this day in 1798, German author Alois Senefelder invented the lithographic printing method (from the Greek, "stone printing"). Looking for an inexpensive method for copying his manuscripts, Senefelder was experimenting with etching techniques…
Today is National Lottery Day If you’re feeling extra lucky on July 17th, it might be because it’s National Lottery Day! Celebrate the way lotteries contribute to local and state programs. Historically, lotteries date back to the 15th century. While…
History: Disneyland opening in 1955 On this day in 1955, the "happiest place on earth" opened its doors to the public. On opening day, some 60,000 people visited the park. Admission on July 17, 1955 was $1. After several years…
History: First successful Matterhorn ascent in 1865 In 1865, the Matterhorn (4,478 m, 14,692 ft) was first successfully ascended by Edward Whymper and his team of mountaineers, Michel Croz, Lord Francis Douglas, Charles Hudson, Douglas Hadow, and the two Zermatt guides, Peter Taugwalder father and son…