Testing football helmets in 1912. A meeting of the Mickey Mouse Club, early 1930s “Equipment carried by a parachutist radio operator”, ca.1940s In 1913 it was legal to mail children. With stamps attached to their clothing, children rode trains to their destinations, accompanied by letter carriers. Apollo 1 crew crossing the access arm to theContinue reading “Yesterday Today: September 14”
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35 Portraits and Stills of Esther Ralston From ‘Fashions for Women’ (1927)
Fashions for Women is a lost 1927 American drama silent film directed by Dorothy Arzner and written by Paul Armont, Jules Furthman, Percy Heath, Herman J. Mankiewicz, Léopold Marchand and George Marion, Jr.. The film stars Esther Ralston, Raymond Hatton, Einar Hanson, Edward Martindel, William Orlamond and Agostino Borgato. It is a social comedy aboutContinue reading “35 Portraits and Stills of Esther Ralston From ‘Fashions for Women’ (1927)”
34 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Charlie Chaplin and His Last Wife Oona O’Neill During Their Marriage
In 1942, Oona O’Neill received a large amount of media attention after she was chosen as “The Number One Debutante” of the 1942–1943 season at the Stork Club. Soon after, she decided to pursue a career in acting and, after small roles in two stage productions, headed for Hollywood. In Hollywood, O’Neill was introduced toContinue reading “34 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Charlie Chaplin and His Last Wife Oona O’Neill During Their Marriage”
30 Fabulous Photos of Ann Forrest in the 1920s
Born 1895 in Sønderho, Denmark, Danish-American actress of Hollywood’s silent films Ann Forrest appeared in 33 movies between 1915 and 1925. According to Ruth Wing, author of the Blue Book of the Screen, Forrest enjoyed playing homely character roles, and her characters often wept during the film. However, wanting to capitalize on her beauty, producersContinue reading “30 Fabulous Photos of Ann Forrest in the 1920s”
Yesterday Today: September 13
The Kennedy trio in the mid-1930s as teenagers-John, Bobby and Teddy “Earthrise” – Taken by Apollo 8 crew member Bill Anders while in orbit around the moon, this picture shows Earth rising above the lunar horizon. Dec. 24, 1968 Secret Service agent Timothy J. McCarthy, Washington police officer Thomas K. Delahanty, and presidential press secretaryContinue reading “Yesterday Today: September 13”
Ricky Nelson: One of the Biggest Teen Idols of the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
Born 1940 in Teaneck, New Jersey, American singer, musician, and actor Ricky Nelson began his entertainment career in 1949, playing himself in the radio sitcom series, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. In 1952, he appeared in his first feature film, Here Come the Nelsons. In 1957, he recorded his first single, debuted as aContinue reading “Ricky Nelson: One of the Biggest Teen Idols of the Late 1950s and Early 1960s”
Sarah Vaughan: One of the Most Wondrous Voices of the 20th Century
Born 1924 in Newark, New Jersey, American jazz singer Sarah Vaughan grew up with a love of music and performing. Her first step toward becoming a professional singer was winning a talent competition held at Harlem’s Apollo Theater launched her singing career. She worked with bandleaders Earl Hines and Billy Eckstine before becoming a successfulContinue reading “Sarah Vaughan: One of the Most Wondrous Voices of the 20th Century”
The “Golden Age” of Childhood: A Gallery of 45 Amazing Daguerreotypes of Siblings From the Mid-19th Century
Daguerreotypes were the first commercially viable photographic process. Developed by French chemist Louis Daguerre in 1839, the technique quickly made its way to the US in the 1840s, the beginning of what some historians characterize as the “golden age” of childhood. To make the image, a daguerreotypist polished a sheet of silver-plated copper to aContinue reading “The “Golden Age” of Childhood: A Gallery of 45 Amazing Daguerreotypes of Siblings From the Mid-19th Century”
Shirley Bassey: One of the Most Popular Female Vocalists in Britain
Born 1937 in Cardiff, Welsh singer Shirley Bassey began performing as a teenager in 1953. In 1959, she became the first Welsh person to gain a number-one single on the UK Singles Chart. In the following decades, Bassey amassed 27 Top 40 hits in the UK, including 2 number-ones. She became well-known for recording theContinue reading “Shirley Bassey: One of the Most Popular Female Vocalists in Britain”
Yesterday Today: September 9
A healthy game of tennis back in 1938. Niagara Falls completely frozen over in the year 1911 Marilyn Monroe, California, 1951 This Incredible Angel Oak Tree found on Johns Island in South Carolina is over 1,500 years old. A 10 year old Frank Sinatra, 1925 A child posing for a photograph with Santa back inContinue reading “Yesterday Today: September 9”
