Samuel Cook (January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964), known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Considered to be a pioneer and one of the most influential soul artists of all time, Cooke is commonly referred to as the “King of Soul” for his distinctive vocals, notable contributions to theContinue reading “29 Vintage Photos of Sam Cooke, “The King of Soul”, in the 1950s and 1960s”
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25 Wonderful Vintage Color Photographs of Streets of Los Angeles in the 1950s and 1960s
28 Vintage Photos of Classic Motorcycles From the 1950s & 1960s
30 Stunning Photos of a Young Maggie Smith
Dame Maggie Smith CH, DBE (born Margaret Natalie Smith, 28 December 1934) is an English actress. She has had an extensive career on film, stage, and television, which began in the mid-1950s. Smith has appeared in more than 60 films and over 70 plays, and is one of Britain’s most recognisable actresses. She was madeContinue reading “30 Stunning Photos of a Young Maggie Smith”
25 Vintage Pictures of Nuns Having Fun From the 1950s and 1960s
These sisters know how to have a good time! These vintage photographs below reveal the surprising side of convent life. Here are nuns on roller coasters. Nuns joyfully jumping rope. Nuns on roller skates…
35 Wonderful Photos From Photo Booths Showing Men’s Hairstyles During the 1950s
The 1950s were a transformative time in American pop culture. With the creation of rock and roll, growing popularity of jazz music, and the so-called Golden Age of Television, 1950s men’s hairstyles were influenced by the likes of Elvis Presley, James Dean, Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra, and Cary Grant. The regular haircut, side-parted with taperedContinue reading “35 Wonderful Photos From Photo Booths Showing Men’s Hairstyles During the 1950s”
40 Vintage Color Photos of Mallorca, Spain in the 1950s
Here is a beautiful collection of color vintage photos that shows Mallorca, the largest island in the Balearic Islands archipelago, also a part of Spain located in the Mediterranean in the 1950s.
47 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Newlyweds From the 1950s
28 Incredible Vintage Photos of Marilyn Monroe in Korea in 1954
Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio were on their honeymoon in Tokyo, Japan in February of 1954 when Marilyn received an invitation from General John E. Hull’s Far East command to entertain the U.S. troops stationed in war torn Korea. After a little thought and discussion with her husband she said yes. It should be saidContinue reading “28 Incredible Vintage Photos of Marilyn Monroe in Korea in 1954”
