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”
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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”
Vintage Photos of Women Workers in the Factories in London During World War II
These women were all training in various London polytechnics to work in munitions factories during the early 1940s. Women have always worked outside the home but never before in the numbers or with the same impact as they did in World War II. Prior to the war, most of the women that did work wereContinue reading “Vintage Photos of Women Workers in the Factories in London During World War II”
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”
Yesterday Today: August 30
Niagara river was diverted from Niagara Falls for the first time in 12,000 years to perform maintenance, 1969. LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin floating over Washington DC, 1928. A miniature, fully functional replica of a Cadillac that was made for the Royal family of Siam. 1913. This photo gives a great size comparison of Titanic’s propellers.Continue reading “Yesterday Today: August 30”
Curious Pair of Shoes Called “Soles” Ardèche From the Late 19th Century
This footwear, called “Soles”, made in the Ardèche region of France in the 19th century. The soles are heavy duty shoes whose soles are studded with sharp blades. They were in wood for the sole, leather for the portion covering the foot and metal for the dents. The soles were used to peel the chestnuts,Continue reading “Curious Pair of Shoes Called “Soles” Ardèche From the Late 19th Century”
24 Black and White Photos of Cypress Gardens in the 1950s
Opened in 1936 by Dick Pope, Sr. and his wife Julie Downing Pope, Cypress Gardens may have been Florida’s first ‘Theme Park.’ After decades of changing ownership and financial troubles, the park was re-opened in 2011 as Legoland Florida, retaining some of the original theme and gardens, but from the 1940s through 2003, Cypress GardensContinue reading “24 Black and White Photos of Cypress Gardens in the 1950s”
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”
10 Eccentric Vintage Car Ads From the 1960s and 1970s
In 20th century automobile print advertising, automakers often depicted their new models in settings that attracted the attention of potential customers and instilled a positive sentiment. Consequently, scenes from the beach, the mountains, the open road, a night out on the town, or even the driveway with the family simply admiring or washing their newContinue reading “10 Eccentric Vintage Car Ads From the 1960s and 1970s”
