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Rare Historical Photos That Capture Important Moments To Remember
Not Just For Men
This is a photo of the gorgeous 1969 Shelby GT500 Fastback “Playboy Pink” Mustang Convertible. Since 1964, Playboy would let out an annual “Playmate Of The Year Cars” edition of its magazine. Pictured here is playmate Connie Kreski. Although this car looks pretty in pink, it would be foolish to challenge her to a race, as it comes equipped with a 428 Cobra Jet V-8 under its hood. That’s a whole lot of girl power right there.
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They Just Want a Drink
Thirsty Americans protest Prohibition in the streets in this 1932 photo.
The Other Knicks
This is the first of many historical photos showing a sports team. It shows the Knickerbockers baseball club in Hoboken, NJ in 1858. They were the first organized professional sports team.
How well did she like Ike?
Kay Summersby was a driver and personal assistant to General Dwight D. Eisenhower during his command of the United States and Allied Forces in World War II. An intimate affair between the two has been claimed but never confirmed. Summersby states in her autobiography that she left many of the details of the relationship untold to disguise the level of intimacy in the relationship but she does claim they attempted to have sex twice.
Pol Pat Trophies
Pol Pat ruled Cambodia with an iron fist for only four short years. His rise to power resulted in the deaths of at least 25 percent of the Cambodian populace. The major factor in his massive campaign of death was infighting between two factions of the Khmer Rouge. He often presented gruesome trophy collections as intimidation tools.
Jane Wyman and Ronald Reagan Divorce
Jane Wyman and Ronald Reagan were married for nine years from 1940 until 1949.The divorce papers filed by Wyman included affidavits from 17 different women who claimed to have had a sexual affair with Reagan while he was married to Wyman. Reagan attempted to have the divorce case sealed while he was Governor of California but failed.
Gerald Ford Pratt Falls
President Gerald Ford was known for a number of famous falls during his Presidency. Ford had been a star athlete in college. The real reason that Ford fell a lot was a knee injury that caused his knee to buckle in certain positions. His staff tried unsuccessfully to manipulate circumstances to prevent Ford from falling in public.
Jimmy Carter Embarrasses Himself
During a 1977 visit to Poland, President Jimmy Carter addressed then leaders of Poland and their military in Polish. A bit more practice may have been needed by Carter’s interpreter as Carter claimed that he wished to grasp their private parts, wished to leave the United States forever, and then spoke Russian to a country dominated by the then Soviet Union.
The Dogs of War
Dogs have played a critical part in every conflict that man has ever inflicted upon himself. While this little photo is obviously posed, it does capture the spirit of the troops and their love of the animals that fought with them. The man’s smile and the glasses are priceless. Humor even relieves the stress of war.
Dogs have played a critical part in every conflict that man has ever inflicted upon himself. While this little photo is obviously posed, it does capture the spirit of the troops and their love of the animals that fought with them. The man’s smile and the glasses are priceless. Humor even relieves the stress of war.
Tiny Tank Is a Bomb
The Germans may have been the first to introduce a low-tech version of robotically controlled bombs into warfare. The tiny tank like device is actually a bomb that was designed to explode on contact. This one was captured and the man in it is trying to determine how to defuse the little monster.
German Respect for Stalin
Russia and Germany suffered more casualties during World War II than any other countries. This German soldier is enjoying a moment of disrespect for Stalin and a break from the war. One must remember that a hated enemy was also very much a human being and may well have been a relative.
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Magnificent View from Space
Many love photos featuring the planets and the space, but this one is just remarkable. Astronaut David Scott taking in the magnificent view from the space. This was during an EVA from the Command Module Gumdrop. This photo was taken in 1969.
Kids for Sale
Signage about home items, different products, goods and animals for sale is quite a common thing to see even today. However, this photo was a rare one, as a mother put her children up for sale in Chicago in 1948. She knew how embarrassing it was, so she even hid her face in shame.
Filming of MGM Opening Credits
One of the world’s most iconic images is the living logo of MGM where you will see a lion and hear its roar before watching a film. In this photo, you will see the actual filming of the very popular MGM opening credits. This photo was taken in 1928.
The Stunning Titanic Room Before It sunk
Everyone knows the Titanic was a fancy luxury liner but this photo just shows how stunning it was. This certainly looks like a 5-star hotel. This was actually just one of the many classy state rooms aboard the ship.
Boston Marathon
This seemingly odd picture was taken during the Boston Marathon, when one of the men was trying to make sure that Eva Switzer does not run in the marathon. When this picture was taken, marathons were only an event for men. Indeed, she finished the race and became the very first women to do so.
Goodbye Kisses
World War II did not only made a huge impact in the human history but also in the individual lives of many people, especially among those who took part in the battles. This photo is one of the most touching WWII photos. This is a picture of soldiers kissing their girlfriends before they head to the battlefields in 1940.
The First England Computer
Now that we have the smallest and most portable computers with innovative features and functions, it is so interesting to see how the very first computer in England looked like. This photo was taken in 1950 when computers had massive wires and seemingly hundreds of buttons.
The Boy’s New pair of Shoes
This is one of the most interesting and moving historical photos one can probably see. This is an orphaned boy who was so joyful to get a new pair of shoes in post-war Vienna in 1946. This might be the first gift he ever received during that time. Who knows?
Pleased to Meet You
Queen Elizabeth and Marilyn Monroe meet one another for the first time in this rare photo from 1956.
Scary Times
This creepy carriage was popular in London among parents who feared a toxic gas attack from Nazi Germany.
Strange Mode of Travel
This man took a lot of chances with a very dangerous animal to rig up a hippo-powered cart that would only take him about as fast as a bicycle could.
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First Pro Gamers
The first National Space Invaders Championship in 1980 was a precursor to modern e-sports. Over 10,000 participants competed.
The Beauty Pageant Winners
If you think of beauty pageant winners today, you will probably think of gorgeous fine lady with crown on their head, waving stunningly and confidently before the crowd. But apparently, the beauty pageant standards were quite different back then. This photo was taken in 1922.
The Lone Man
This photo was taken at the German Army vessel’s launch in 1936 in a ceremony attended by Adolph Hitler. In this photo, a lone man was standing with his arms crossed while hundreds of others women and men around him held their arms up in allegiance and salute to the Nazi Party, as well as its leader Adolf Hitler.
The Kiss of Life
This is actually a very moving photo that was taken in 1967. It was known as the “Kiss of Life” photo because a utility worker was trying to save his co-workers life. The utility worker was giving his colleague mouth-to-mouth after contacting a high voltage wire. We didn’t know, however, whether this man survived or not.
The Right Bathing Suit Length
Back in the day, you could not just go to the beach flaunting your body, no matter how gorgeous it is. In this photo, you will see a beach official measuring bathing suits to ensure that they are not too short. This photo was taken in 1920.
The Isolator
With the help of an Isolator, the author at work was able to concentrate in his private study. An Isolator was a helmet to help the wearer focus, limiting their vision, rendering them deaf and pumping them with oxygen. In this photo, taken in 1925, the worker was able to concentrate on his/her study.
Dining with Alligators
Everyone knows how dangerous alligators can be, so no one often dare go near them. However, in this photo taken at The California Alligator Farm in Los Angeles, three women were happily dining with a bunch of alligators. This photo was taken in 1920.
A Man and Huge Lumber Stacks
These huge stacks of lumber that were drying in Seattle in 1919 were pretty amazing, isn’t it? However, you wouldn’t really get the right picture by just looking at the photo. Take a look at the man standing in the picture to know how huge these stacks are!
Medical Bears
If you’re suffering from rheumatism and looking for an affordable home remedy in Romania, you might find yourself lying under a big bear sitting on you. Taken in Romania in 1946, this is one of the common home remedies for healing rheumatism in the place.
The Eruption
Taken in May 18, 1980, the eruption of the Mount St. Helens’ north face triggered the largest landslide in recorded history. A total of fifty-seven people lost their lives. This photo was taken eleven miles northeast at Bear meadow by Gary Rosenquist.
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Many Faces of Hitler
At the end of World War II, the US government was concerned about finding Adolf Hitler, whom they believed would try to disguise himself to slip away unseen. Here are some photos they put out of what Hitler could potentially look like, using a number of physical changes and disguises.
End of an Era
The Fab Four made the heartbreaking decision to break up their band in 1969. This is believed to be the last photo ever taken of The Beatles together as a group.
Waste of Beer
This image shows bootlegging gone wrong, as a covert alcohol operation’s beer spills out into the Detroit street during Prohibition.
Off With His Head
A Soviet soldier took a very special souvenir in the aftermath of World War II – the head of Hitler himself. Well, the head of a statue, but still.
Jazz Trance
Blues artist Big Jay McNeely entertains the crowd in Los Angeles in 1953. The crowd is absolutely enthralled with him.
Changing the World
During the 1950s, Jim Crow laws were still very much at large, and segregation of Blacks and Whites was the norm. Everything from restaurants, to shops, to water fountains were segregated by color. This is a photo of Dorothy Counts. At the age of 15, in 1957, she became one of the first 4 Black students to be enrolled in an all-White school. It’s no surprise that she faced a lot of harassment going to school each day, but it’s because of students like her that integration was able to begin.
Stress of the Job
Much has been made of how much older presidents look after their terms are over. This is nothing new, as you can see by the change in Abraham Lincoln after just four years in office.
Dude Looks Like a Lady
If you’ve ever been to New Orleans during Mardi Gras, you’ll know that a crazier street party has never existed anywhere else. But did you know that it’s been just as crazy since its beginning? Here’s a group of men cross dressing during the 1938 Mardi Gras festival.
Tragic Return
This poor soldier got home from World War II only to find out that his family had died in the war. The result is one of the most impactful historical photos ever.
Multi-purpose Gas Masks
Gas masks aren’t only for breathing clean air during a gas leak or a chemical attack. This pair of smart soldiers figured out that their gas masks could also be used to avoid crying while peeling onions.
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Marilyn Monroe WWII
Before she became 50’s pop idol, Marilyn Monroe, she was known as Norma Jeane Dougherty, and she was born in Los Angeles and raised between foster homes and orphanages. In 1944, she decided to help serve her country in World War II by working in a factory assembling drones. The factory where she worked was in Van Nuys, California. The program was eventually shut down when newer technology replaced the guidance system of the drones.
Young Bill and Hillary
They were both nominated for the President of the United States but only Bill was elected for the Commander in Chief poisiton and served for 2 terms…though he was impeached for his illicit affair with Monica Lewisky in his 2nd term of office. Before the 3 presidential elections, and before spending years inside the oval office and more than a political scandal, Bill and Hillary were living as an ordinary young couple. This was a photo of this couple taken back in the 70s. It looked like they were living just a very simple and happy life at university, far from problems and issues that they are facing right now.
Lace ‘Em Up
Who says women didn’t get to fight until recent years. These women in Sweden conducted a boxing class on a rooftop in the 1930s. Maybe the world wasn’t as strict with gender roles as we were taught to believe.
Last Public Execution
Public execution was a common practice in the United States. Rainey Bethea was a 27 year old man who was executed on August 14, 1936/ Rainery, who had been orphaned since the age of 10 years old was accused of robbing, raping and strangling to death a wealthy 70-year-old Elza Edwards in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky on June 7, 1936. He was finally charged with raping which the punishment was hanging. Public execution became quite popular in the old days. It was a typical practice in the US. But, it ended in the long run and a photo can make you see that the ultimate public execution done in the United States was participated and attended by thousands of people who stood nearby the stage to see what will happen.
The Days of Print Catalogs
It is a photo of women who assembled the Sears Roebuck catalogs taken in 1942. Can you imagine yourself working in this kind of setting? This is too far from what we have today, but if you have your friends beside you and all of you are working together, being in this kind of situation will be okay.
Expensive Furniture
This picture was taken in 1850, showing people who lounged on the huge Sphinx of Giza in Egypt. Back when this photo was taken, the local folks would often come here to ‘picnic’ and hand out, climbing all over the ancient structure without understanding that they can further damage the already eroding monument.
Seeds of Revolution
Che Guevara and Fidel Castro talked prior the overthrowing of the famous dictator from Cuba, Fulgencio Batista. This is among the most significant historical pictures collected and kept through generations. This will always be one of the best things to discuss when it comes to history.
Desk of a Genius
Everyone knows who Albert Einstein was. He is so busy with science that his table is always filled with stuff and was quite messy. The messy and chaotic desk photo was taken following his death in 1955, providing a seldom glimpse on the work setting of a real genius.
Bill, Monica, and a Photobomb