The term ‘international style’ was first used in an exhibition catalog, The International Style: Architecture Since 1922 in 1932. Continue reading
Tag: New York
Two Americans Invented the First Laser
Charles Hard Townes and Arthur Leonard Schawlow, physicists from New York, NY USA invented the laser in 1951. Continue reading
First Winter Olympic Games
The first Winter Olympic Games were held in Lake Placid, NY, USA, in 1932 Continue reading
Charles Burton Manufacturers the Pram
Charles Burton invented the first modern perambulator or ‘pram’ in New York, NY USA in 1848 Continue reading
First Published Crossword Puzzle
Arthur Wynne prepared and published the first crossword puzzle in New York World on December 21, 1913. Continue reading
Walt Disney
Walter Elias Disney (/ˈdɪzni/; December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) was an American entrepreneur, animator, voice actor and film producer. A pioneer of the American animation industry, he introduced several developments in the production of cartoons. Continue reading
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Expands Internationally
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, a multinational art museum Continue reading
Walt Disney Movie with Sound
Walt Disney's “Steamboat Willie" was the first animated film produced with sound in Hollywood, CA, USA first shown on September 19, 1928, Continue reading
First Transoceanic Jetliner Service
British Overseas Airways Corporation offers first transoceanic jetliner service Continue reading
Dow Jones Surpassed 11,000 Points
The Dow Jones Industrial average surpassed 11,000 points on May 3, 1999 to reach 11,014.69 merely 24 days after passing the 10,000 point mark. Continue reading