Born in Utica, New York, American actress and singer Annette Joanne Funicello began her professional career as a child performer at the age of twelve, and rose to prominence as one of the most popular Mouseketeers on the original Mickey Mouse Club. As a teenager, Funicello transitioned to a successful career as a singer withContinue reading “Fantastic Photos of Annette Funicello at Disneyland in the 1950s”
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30 Color Photographs of Anti-Vietnam War Protests in the U.S From the 1960s and Early 1970s
Vintage Photos Show How Women Straighten Their Hair With a Clothes Iron From the 1960s
Hair straighteners have become popular in the early 1960s and have been in use ever since. Some women used clothes irons to straighten their hair. This dangerous practice was abandoned after the 1960s although it can still be found in some countries. The sexual revolution was not the only backlash against the idealistic demands placedContinue reading “Vintage Photos Show How Women Straighten Their Hair With a Clothes Iron From the 1960s”
Wonderful Posters Promoting Kindness to Animals From the Great Depression
Morgan Dennis (1892-1960) was an American artist and writer who is most often remembered for his images of dogs. These posters, by Morgan Dennis, were produced for the American Humane Association’s Be Kind to Animals Week during the 1930s. The commemorative week was first observed in 1915, and several well-known artists of the time createdContinue reading “Wonderful Posters Promoting Kindness to Animals From the Great Depression”
31 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Mary Tyler Moore During the 1960s & 1970s
Born in Brooklyn Heights in 1936, Mary Tyler Moore initially became known for being the face of Hotpoint washing machines dancing as Happy Hotpoint while wearing an elf costume that showed off her legs during the TV series The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet. Her voice and legs also appeared regularly (literally only her voiceContinue reading “31 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Mary Tyler Moore During the 1960s & 1970s”
Photos of Michael Jackson First Met QUEEN in Los Angeles, July 1980
Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury admired each others work. At the start of Queen’s ‘Greatest Flix’ VHS video (1981), it states that Freddie Mercury’s favorite group was the Jacksons. Michael Jackson was the lead singer of this group while his brothers provided backing vocals and instrumental accompaniment. Jackson on the other hand went to seeContinue reading “Photos of Michael Jackson First Met QUEEN in Los Angeles, July 1980”
24 Amazing Runaway Slave Ads From the 19th Century
Throughout the 500-year history of slavery in North America, enslaved people tried to escape. Once newspapers were common, enslavers posted “runaway ads” to try to locate these fugitives. When fugitives escaped, enslavers often placed runaway notices in newspapers. Such ads included any kind of information that might help readers identify the fugitive: the name, height,Continue reading “24 Amazing Runaway Slave Ads From the 19th Century”
50 “Interesting” Prom Photos From the 1970s to the 1990s
A promenade dance, commonly called a prom, is a dance party for high school students. It may be offered in semi-formal black tie or informal suit for boys, and evening gowns for girls. This event is typically held near the end of the school year. There may be individual junior (11th grade) and senior (12thContinue reading “50 “Interesting” Prom Photos From the 1970s to the 1990s”
50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1930s Volume 6
14 Ridiculous Studio Photos of Men Posing With Their Beloved Cats
It’s perfectly OK for men to post cute photos of holding cats in their arms, but these guys have taken it to a whole other level! They’ve been posing with their cats, just like probably many men secretly do, however, the thing is that their pictures came out and are funny as hell!
