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Cool Photos Show What House Parties Looked Like in the 1960s

The 1960s were the time of the hippies, “Make love, not war”, The Beatles and Woodstock. It brings images of cultural revolution, peace symbols, flower power, beach culture, short skirts, flares and lots of hair. Girls looked like Twiggy or Lulu. The decade finishes with the opening of the musical Hair and its shocking (forContinue reading “Cool Photos Show What House Parties Looked Like in the 1960s”

Yul Brynner: One of the First Russian-American Film Stars

Born 1920 as Yuliy Borisovich Briner in the city of Vladivostok, Russian-American actor, singer, and director Yul Brynner had his first Broadway performance with a small part in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night in 1941. He found little acting work during the next few years, but among other acting stints, he co-starred in a 1946 production ofContinue reading “Yul Brynner: One of the First Russian-American Film Stars”

51 Amazingly Gorgeous Photos of Supermodel Cindy Crawford

Cynthia Ann Crawford (born February 20, 1966) is an American model, actress and television personality. During the 1980s and 1990s, she was among the most popular supermodels and a ubiquitous presence on magazine covers and runways, as well as fashion campaigns. She subsequently expanded into acting and business ventures. Crawford is an icon who’s hadContinue reading “51 Amazingly Gorgeous Photos of Supermodel Cindy Crawford”

29 Stunning Vintage Photos of Actress Claire Luce in the 1920s and 1930s

Born 1903 in Syracuse, New York, American actress, dancer and singer Claire Luce starred in many Broadway plays from 1923 until 1952, including costarring with Fred Astaire in the original musical Gay Divorce (1932). In his autobiography, Astaire credits Luce as the inspiration for his revolutionary ‘Night and Day’ dance routine: “Claire was a beautifulContinue reading “29 Stunning Vintage Photos of Actress Claire Luce in the 1920s and 1930s”

Yesterday Today: August 28, 2023

Malcolm X And Fidel Castro In Harlem, 1960 Muhammad Ali talking someone out of jumping from a building in 1981. Che Guevara and Fidel Castro. CHE GUEVARA in CUBA, 1964 Adam West (Batman) & Leonard Nimoy (Mr. Spock) drumming. Leonard Nimoy getting his ‘Spock’ haircut, 1960 Steven Hawking and bride Jane Wilde. 1965 Amelia Earhart’sContinue reading “Yesterday Today: August 28, 2023”

30 Photos Show Fashion Styles of Young People in the 1980s

Fashion of the 1980s placed heavy emphasis on cheap clothes and fashion accessories and very big poofy hair. Apparel tended to be very bright and vivid in appearance. Punk fashion began as a reaction against both the hippie movement of the past decades and the materialist values of the current decade. The first half ofContinue reading “30 Photos Show Fashion Styles of Young People in the 1980s”

30 Portrait Photos Show Hairstyles of Young Men in the 1970s

These vintage photos show hairstyles of young men in the 1970s. Help us to continue bringing you amazing quality historical content. We truly appreciate your contribution. Visit the donate section of our website for safe and secure giving. Thank you

40 Beautiful Photos of Romanian Actress Tala Birell in the 1930s

Natalie Bierl (1907, Bucharest – Romania; 1958, Landsthul – Germany), nickname Talusha, was born to a German couple, the mother a Baroness of Polish descent, and the father a German businessman who was temporarily in Bucharest overseeing his company. During WWI she was in Berlin, and studying at a private school. 5′ 6″ tall andContinue reading “40 Beautiful Photos of Romanian Actress Tala Birell in the 1930s”

Debbie Harry in a Popeye T-Shirt, 1978

Sometimes, looking at images of Debbie Harry is actually painful she looks that good. With her iconic pout, shock of bleached white hair and revolving, ever-imitated outfit choices, the 1970s style queen has always been (and still is) much more than Blondie’s lead singer. Here, Debbie Harry photographed by Lynn Goldsmith in 1978, complete withContinue reading “Debbie Harry in a Popeye T-Shirt, 1978”