Today is Mardi Gras!
Today is Mardi Gras! Mardi Gras (also known as Fat Tuesday) is the last day of the Carnival season—a period of raucous merry-making in the weeks leading up to Lent. In countries all across the world, people will celebrate with…
Today in History: Disney’s Pinocchio released in 1940
Today in History: Disney's Pinocchio released in 1940 80 years ago today, Walt Disney's animated movie "Pinocchio," was released. It was the second animated feature film produced by Disney, following the success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in…
Today on History: David Klein born in 1918
Today on History: David Klein born in 1918 The American advertising designer would have turned 102 today! Klein is probably best known for his iconic travel posters he created for Trans World Airlines (TWA) during the 1950s and 1960s. His…
Today in History: Planes banned from flying over White House in 1935
Today in History: Planes banned from flying over White House in 1935 85 years ago today, President Franklin D. Roosevelt banned all airplanes from flying over the White House. His reasoning? Supposedly, the planes were disrupting president's sleep. The ban…
Today in History: First Polaroid Camera unveiled in 1948
Today in History: First Polaroid Camera unveiled in 1948 72 years ago today, the first consumer-friendly, commercial instant camera was introduced to the American market. Polaroid’s model 95 Land Camera was developed by Edwin Land. The American scientist got his…
Today in History: Opening of the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco in 1915
Today in History: Opening of the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco in 1915 105 years ago today, the Panama-Pacific International Exposition opened its doors to the public. This 1915 “World’s Fair” celebrated the completion of the Panama Canal,…
Today in History: 1878 Thomas Edison patents the phonograph in 1878.
Today in History: 1878 Thomas Edison patents the phonograph in 1878. It was the first machine able to reproduce recorded sound. For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #PosterArt #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #paper #graphic #graphics #artoftheday #picofhteday #fun #cool #posterconnection #originalposter #vintagefinds…
Today in History: First Ironman in Hawaii in 1978
Today in History: First Ironman in Hawaii in 1978 41 years ago today, the first "Ironman Triathlon" was held in Kailua-Konain, The world championship has been held annually since 1978 (with an additional race in 1982) and is preceded by…
Today is Presidents Day
Today is Presidents Day Presidents Day is a federal holiday which, in the United States, is observed on the third Monday in February. This day is set aside, by more and more of America’s population, to honor all of the…
Today is National Hippo Day
Today is National Hippo Day Did you know that Hippo loosely translates to "River Horse" in ancient Greek? National Hippo Day celebrates the third largest mammal on Earth. Go ahead and waddle in a mud bath, get angry with some…