1945 – Selldon Photography

First Ballpoint Pen Goes on Sale (1945)

Okt. 29, 2025Selldon0009 Objects, Selective Coloration1945, 29/10, ball point pen, Biro, pen

The concept of using a „ball point“ within a writing instrument to apply ink to paper has existed since the late 19th century. In these inventions, the ink was placed…

Founding of the UN Charter (1945)

Okt. 24, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration1945, 24/10, Jeep, scale model, scale models, UN, United Nations, Willy's

The United Nations (UN) is a global intergovernmental organisation established by the signing of the UN Charter on 26 June 1945 and entered into force on the 24 October 1945 with the articulated mission of maintaining international peace and security,…

Happy Birthday Russell Brookes (1945)

Aug. 16, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration16/08, 1945, Ford, Ford Escort RS1600, Rallye, Russel Brookes, scale model, scale models

Russell Brookes (16 August 1945 – 30 October 2019) was a British rally driver. He won the British Rally Championship with a Ford Escort RS1800 in 1977 and with an…

Happy Birthday Bob Marley (1945)

Feb. 6, 2025Selldon0012 Graffiti1945, Bob Marley, NoWomanNoCry, Reggae

Today we celebrate Bob Marley’s posthumous 80th Birthday. Born as Robert Nesta Marley on the 6th of February 1945 in Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica the singer, songwriter and…