We are surrounded by objects that have history, that span centuries — and sometimes we completely ignore them.
What is the first image you visualize in your head when you think about a calendar? Probably a table with numbers arranged in 7 columns and 5 or 6 rows. This one was designed by Massimo Vignelli in 1966.
It wasn't until the mid-18th century that the calendar as we know it became the norm. By the early 19th century companies were printing them to extend their brand. Today the same form has crossed the digital divide.
Article: A Brief History of Calendar Design