Today is National Nurses Day!
Today is National Nurses Day! Today is the first day of Nurses Week, which begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12 (Florence Nightingale’s birthday). It is a celebration of the meaningful work that nurses do each…
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Cinco de Mayo began in the 1860s with Mexican-American communities in the West as a celebration of freedom and democracy during the Civil War. Today, it's widely observed in the U.S. as a celebration of Mexican…
West Side Story Broke Soundtrack Chart Record in 1962
West Side Story Broke Soundtrack Chart Record in 1962 The "West Side Story" soundtrack album goes #1 & stays #1 for 54 (nonconsecutive) weeks which is more than 20 weeks longer than any other album in soundtrack history. This and…
History: Keith Haring born in 1958
History: Keith Haring born in 1958 Keith Haring (1958-1990) was an influential American artist and social activist who rose to prominence during the 1980s. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Haring's distinctive visual language was characterized by bold lines, vivid colors, and…
Spider-Man Premiere in 2002
Spider-Man Premiere in 2002 "Spider-Man", starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborn/The Green Goblin, premiered on this day in 2002. A group of 6 Spider-Man posters is part of our Timed Movie Poster Sale on…
History: Cap Arcona sunk in 1945
History: Cap Arcona sunk in 1945 On this day in 1945, the German ship "Cap Arcona" laden with prisoners was sunk by the Royal Air Force in the East Sea. It is estimated that 5,800 people on board were killed…
Movie Magic: Own a Piece of Cinematic History
Movie Magic: Own a Piece of Cinematic History Coming on May 17: a remarkable opportunity to acquire original vintage movie posters from the personal collection of Douglass Fake, founder of Intrada and a pioneer in film score restoration. Known for…
History: First World’s Fair opens in London
History: First World’s Fair opens in London On May 1, 1851, Great Britain’s Prince Albert opened the first World’s Fair – then referred to as the Great Exhibition - in Hyde Park, London. The idea for an international fair was…
Today is International Jazz Day!
Today is International Jazz Day! When Louis Armstrong was asked what the definition of jazz was, he famously replied, "If you've got to ask, you'll never know." Today is a worldwide day of celebration of jazz and its unique history…
Today is Zipper Day
Today is Zipper Day From handbags and jackets to trousers and boots, it really is impossible to imagine life without zippers. They are so widespread it is easy to take them for granted. This is where Zipper Day comes along to remind…