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“California Dreamin'” by the Mamas & Papas. 1965.

“California Dreamin’” is one of the most iconic songs of the 1960s, capturing the longing for warmth and escape that resonated with many during the era. Released in December 1965 by The Mamas & the Papas, the song became a defining anthem of the California sound, blending folk rock with sunshine pop. Written by JohnContinue reading ““California Dreamin’” by the Mamas & Papas. 1965.”

Stanley Kubrick: A Teenage Photographer’s Journey in 1940s New York

Stanley Kubrick, the legendary filmmaker behind classics like 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Shining, did not begin his artistic journey behind a movie camera, but rather behind a still camera. As a teenager in the 1940s, Kubrick roamed the streets of New York City capturing the energy, emotions, and contradictions of urban life. HisContinue reading “Stanley Kubrick: A Teenage Photographer’s Journey in 1940s New York”

Amazing Vintage Photos of Actress Mary Carlisle during the 1930s

Mary Carlisle (born Gwendolyn Witter; February 3, 1914 – August 1, 2018) was an American actress, singer, and dancer, she was best known for her roles as a wholesome ingénue in numerous 1930s musical-comedy films. She was the standard prototype of the porcelain-pretty collegiate and starry-eyed romantic interest in a host of Depression-era films andContinue reading “Amazing Vintage Photos of Actress Mary Carlisle during the 1930s”

Amazing Photos of Actresses in the 1960s

Beautiful Vintage Photographs of Actress Bessie Love During the 1920s

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50 Stunning Photos of Jill St. John in the 1960s

Born 1940 in Los Angeles, California, American actress Jill St. John began acting on radio at age 6. She made her screen debut in December 1949, at age 9, in the first full-length made-for-TV movie, a production of A Christmas Carol. She was in the TV show Sandy Dreams in 1949. And at age 11,Continue reading “50 Stunning Photos of Jill St. John in the 1960s”

FREE ARTICLE – December 14, 2024

Subscribe to Yesterday Today Blog to receive updates on the most current posts, and the best part is- IT’S FREE!!!: Italian peasant girl. Photograph by James Wallace Black, 1825-1896. Photo taken in 1861. #Italy https://amzn.to/49hVK7v “In Poverty Gap, West 28 Street – an English coal heaver’s home.” New York City. Photograph by Jacob Riis, 1880-1890s.Continue reading “FREE ARTICLE – December 14, 2024”

Carole Lombard: The Comedic Icon of the 1930s

Carole Lombard (born Jane Alice Peters; October 6, 1908 – January 16, 1942) was an American actress who was known for her ability to combine elegance and zaniness in some of the most successful and popular film comedies of the 1930s. Lombard made her film debut at the age of twelve after she was seenContinue reading “Carole Lombard: The Comedic Icon of the 1930s”