History: Louis Armstrong born in 1901
Today in History: Louis Armstrong born in 1901 Louis Armstrong is best known as one of the greats in jazz music. Born in New Orleans, he began playing in public after dropping out of school at age 11. By the…
History: Firestone Tire and Rubber Company founded in 1900
Today in History: Firestone Tire and Rubber Company founded in 1900 On this day in 1900, the American tire company was founded by Harvey Samuel Firestone in Akron, Ohio. In 1988, the company was taken over by Japan's Bridgestone Corporation.…
History: Los Angeles discovered in 1769
History: Los Angeles discovered in 1769 Spanish Army Captain Gaspar de Portola and Franciscan missionary Juan Crespi discovered the present site of Los Angeles on August 2, 1769. Portola named the area "El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de…
History: British ban on cigarette ads on television in 1965
Today in History: British ban on cigarette ads on television in 1965 On this day in 1965, cigarette advertising was banned on British television, although commercials for loose tobacco and cigars continued until 1991. A similar anti-smoking initiative took place…
History: Last classic VW Beetle rolls off the line in 2003
Today in History: Last classic VW Beetle rolls off the line in 2003 On this day in 2003, the last of 21,529,464 Volkswagen Beetles built since World War II rolls off the production line at Volkswagen’s plant in Puebla, Mexico.…
Today is International Tiger Day
Today is International Tiger Day The tiger is the largest of the world’s big cats and this magnificent creature, with its distinctive orange and black stripes and beautifully marked face, has a day that is dedicated to it. This was…
Today in History: First World War erupts in Europe in 1914
Today in History: World War I Begins in 1914 On July 28, 1914, one month to the day after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife were killed by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo, Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia,…
Happy Birthday, Mick Jagger !
Happy Birthday, Mick Jagger ! The English music icon and Rolling Stones front man is celebrating his 78th birthday today. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #MickJagger #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #originalposter #poster #posters #design #graphicdesign #art #paper #graphic #graphics #artoftheday #picofhteday #fun…
Today in History: Mata Hari
Today in History: Mata Hari sentenced to death On this day in 1917, the exotic dancer Mata Hari is sentenced to execution by firing squad by a French court for spying on Germany's behalf during World War I. For inquiries,…
Today in History: Alphonse Maria Mucha is born in 1860
Today in History: Alphonse Maria Mucha is born in 1860 On 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…