Today in History: Marilyn Monroe born in 1926 Today is the birthday of American actress, model and sex-symbol, Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson). A supporting role in the film "The Asphalt Jungle" (1950) marked Monroe's breakthrough in Hollywood. Films…
Today in History: World's 1st Bicycle Race On this day in 1868, the world's first bicycle race was held in France. It was a 1,200 meter race at the Parc de Saint-Cloud, Paris. It was won by expatriate Englishman James…
Today in History: Jules Cheret born in 1836 On this day in 1836, French painter and lithographer, Jules Cheret, was born in Paris. Cheret became a master of Belle Epoque poster art and is often called the father of the…
Happy Birthday, David Lance Goines The American artist, calligrapher, and book printer was born in 1945 and celebrates his 77th birthday today. Mr. Goines lives and works in Berkeley, California. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. Details at https://bit.ly/3l2nnsR #Goines #VintagePoster #VintagePosters…
First Indoor Swimming Pool opens in London in 1742 On this day in 1742, the world's first indoor pool - the Bagnio - opened its doors in London. London in the 18th century had a stench all its own, the…
Today in History: Golden Gate Bridge opens in 1937 On this day in 1937 on the opening day of the Golden Gate Bridge, some 200,000 pedestrians appeared to cross the bay between San Francisco and Marin County. A day later,…
Today in History: Miles Davis born in 1926 On this day in 1926, American jazz legend, Miles Dewey Davis III, was born in Alton, Illinois. Davis was among the most influential figures in the history of jazz music and 20th…
Art History: Eugene Grasset born in 1845 The acclaimed Swiss decorative poster artist would turn 176 years old if he were still alive today. Grasset (25 May 1845 – 23 October 1917) studied drawing and architecture and worked as a…
Today is National Wine Day Pour a glass of your favorite wine on May 25 to participate in National Wine Day. Celebrated each year, it has a sister holiday in February, National Drink Wine Day For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #Wine…
Today in History: Sale of #Manhattan in 1626 On this day in 1626, Peter Minuit, a Dutch colonist, acquired Manhattan from unnamed Native American people in exchange for trade goods worth 60 Dutch guilders (approx.. $1100 today, accounting for inflation)…