Today is World Photography Day The Daguerreotype and its photographic process developed by Joseph Nicephore Niepce and Louis Daguerre originated in France in 1837. Inquiries about this original, vintage poster at mail@posterconnection.com #Photography #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #originalposter #poster #posters #design…
Today in History: Opening of the Hannover Fair in 1947 On this day in 1947, the first Hannover (Trade) Fair opened in an undamaged factory building in the south of Hannover. British military authorities organized the fair to support post-war…
History: Michael Phelps wins 8th Olympic Gold On this day in 2008, the American champion swimmer Michael Phelps won his 8th Gold Medal in the 4×100-meter medley relay race at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. With this medal, he broke…
Today in History: Madonna born in 1958 Happy Birthday, Madonna. The "Queen of Pop" is turning 64 today. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #Madonna #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #fun #art #paper #graphic #graphics #artoftheday #picofhteday #fun #posterconnection #originalposter #vintagefinds #interiordesign #vintagehome #vintagedecor…
Today in History: International Electricity Exhibition of 1881 On this day in 1881, the first International Exposition of Electricity opened in Paris. More than 1700 exhibitors from 15 countries presented their latest and greatest developments in electrical technology in the…
Today in History: Major blackout in 2003 On this day in 2003, massive power failures caused chaos across the eastern United States and Canada, hitting major cities such as New York and Ottawa. The worst power cut in US history…
Today in History: Berlin divided by Wall in 1961 On this day in 1961, troops in East Germany sealed the border between East and West Berlin, shutting off the escape route for thousands of refugees from the East. Barbed wire…
Today is National Vinyl Record Day The vintage vinyl is almost as much of a classic as the bands themselves. Vinyl used to be the main means for commercial distribution of pop music from the 1950s through the early 1990s…
Today in History: Henri Cassiers born in 1858 On this day in 1858, the Flemish painter and illustrator, Henri Cassiers (1858-1944), was born. Cassiers was a trained architect but is best known for his maritime poster art. He worked as…
History: Millions marvel at total eclipse On this day in 1999, up to 350 million people in Europe and Asia witness the last total solar eclipse of the 20th century. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #SolarEclipse #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #poster…