Elvis Presley signs autographs for fans in Germany while out riding a bike ca. 1959

When Elvis joined the U.S. Army in 1958, he was already one of the most famous names in world entertainment. He served for two whole years as a regular soldier although he was offered to get enlisted in Special Services and entertain troops, which further helped improve his naughty image that resulted from his provocative performances. This picture was taken while he was stationed in Germany, where he later met his future wife Priscilla Beaulieu but unfortunately also picked up his prescribed drugs addiction which ultimately led to his death. This is where it all began, really.

Senator John F. Kennedy campaigning in the Bronx, New York, October 1960

Kennedy was elected as the 35th president of the United States on January 20th, 1961 and served until his assassination on November 22nd, 1963. In this photo, Kennedy leaps out of his convertible to greet his supporters while campaigning in the Bronx. His confident and carefree style is clearly seen here, as seen whenever he was on campaign, and it is possibly one of the main reasons that the presidency cost him his life.

Two girls share a moment at a Beatles concert, 1964

This Beatles concert picture two major moments are captured. In the front row a pretty “normal” site for their shows – girl screaming frantically. In the second row, though, something a bit less common from these conservative times – two young ladies who are very intimate and about to kiss. We bet no one even noticed as they were all hypnotized by the band, but hey – the most interesting stuff always happen right under our noses!

Sammy Davis Jr. performs for members of the 1st Cavalry Division. Vietnam, 1972

On Nixon’s special request, Davis made a USO tour to South Vietnam as a representative of President Nixon’s Special Action Office For Drug Abuse Prevention. Davis was there to observe the military drug abuse rehabilitation program, and talk to and entertain the troops. In this photograph, Davis sings for a small group of soldiers working with nothing but a microphone – no band, no backing tracks. A true singer.

Princess Diana and Prince Charles attend Live Aid, 13th July 1985

Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially opened Live Aid, a worldwide rock concert that was organized to raise money for the relief of famine-stricken Africans. In a triumph of good will and technology, the event, which was held at the Wembley Stadium in London, raised more than $125 million. Can you recognize the famous rock band members sitting right behind the royal couple? Hint – their band’s name is also royal!

Adolf Hitler in 1924 (15 years before WW2).

35-year-old Adolf Hitler, upon his release from Landesberg Prison, on December 20, 1924. In 1923 Hitler had been convicted of treason for his role in an attempted coup called the Beer Hall Putsch. This historical picture was taken shortly after he finished dictating “Mein Kampf” to deputy Rudolf Hess. Eight years later, in 1933 Hitler would be sworn in as Chancellor of Germany. Chilling. 

Wrong Way

The Beatles were accountable for a number of genuinely iconic album covers in those days even that too required a significant amount of preparation and art direction. But the most iconic cover of them all was Abbey Road cover in 1969. The Beatles- Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon and Ringo Starr simply walked out into the street outside their studio.

Young Queen Elizabeth

Everyone knows about Queen Elizabeth but did you knew that Queen Elizabeth served in the Women’s Auxiliary Territorial Service during World War II? She drove and serviced trucks for the army but it wasn’t easy for her since her father was against her decision. In 1942, at a young age of 16, Elizabeth registered with the Labour Exchange –the British employment agency at the time and was extremely keen to join a division of the women’s armed forces. She is truly a majesty since that one of her major joys was to get dirt under her nails and grease stains in her hands, and display these signs of labor to her friends. Well, your majesty you already knew how to be loved by commoners.

Titanic Survivors

The passengers on Titanic never thought that their fate would turn out to be so cruel to them. Although this horrendous event gave a little time for receiving help, but sadly that too came late. The event already destroyed hundreds of families. In the photograph, the surviving passenger from Titanic was rescued by the ship Carpathia who spent hours waiting in the lifeboat drifted on the bone-chilling waters of the Atlantic Ocean in 1912.  Just to get an escape from the unforgiving merciless night!!!

Famous MGM Logo

The lion in the photograph is Jackie, whose roar is being recorded for use at the beginning of MGM talking movies. Since 1928 the MGM lion is roaring. Jackie was trained by Mel Koontz, was the second lion used for the MGM logo and the first MGM lion to roar. While MGM called all their lions ‘’ Leo’’ but actually the seventh lion was the real Leo.

Smart Booze

People who love boozing will always find a way not matter what!! Just like this creative woman in the photograph. She is demonstrating the use of cane flask, a stylish accessory with a touch of style of the Prohibition era. Well, a boozer can go beyond every norm not to stay sober…Merry!!

Face To Face

The world certainly collided when 20th century’s, most beloved figures — Helen Keller and Charlie Chaplin,  met for the first time. The two met for the first time Hollywood in 1919. Certainly, chances are that the two of them may not have spoken too many words. But the world-renowned author and famous comic actor had one of the most intriguing historic meetings. Thankfully a camera was on hand to capture the moment in all its black and white glory.

Kick Start

When Bob Henriques photographed Marilyn Monroe making the first kick at the opening of USA-Israel Football International at Ebbets Field, 1959, the world just said aww….Well, Monroe who had come to promote her new film, Some Like It Hot, and somewhat humorously wore a tight, close fitting dress to the well-attended athletic event made a nice kick to the Balls. Well well, this skill full lady knows very well- How to kick balls…!!

Family First

The above photo might look like an ordinary family photograph…but that’s not exactly. It’s more than that!! Apollo 16 Astronaut Charles Duke in 1927 while on a mission to explore the moon left behind a photo of his family. And it’s still out there till today. On the back of it , Duke wrote: “This is the family of astronaut Charlie Duke from planet Earth who landed on the moon on April 20, 1972.”

Just Married

It’s the world’s first wedding car in 1903, and James Andrews and Rosa Gough were the first lucky couple to enjoy the cruise on it at the speed of 11mph. Certainly, this vintage 1897 Daimler Wagonette took wedding fancy to the next level!!

Rock It!

The picture is of 1930’s California beach party. The group seems to be enjoying the sun and waltz.Life turns out to be more sunny when you are with cool people…Isn’t it what we all wish for!

One Large Lady

The famous Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from the people of France. In 1884 the Statue of Liberty was under construction in Paris. This giant- massive copper Roman goddess almost took a decade of planning and hard work to in shape. It was built by the famous French architect Gustave Eiffel.

An Elegant Sport

It’s a Women’s archery at the summer Olympic Games in London, 1908. Doesn’t it look too much wrapped with over decency??? Yeah, the London olympic was the most dapper olympics of all. And Yes, today’s female athletes have plenty to be thankful for.

Home Sweet Home

After World War II, Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is returned to the Louvre. It was removed and shifted safely to many hiding places – two châteaus and a small museum in France, until the war was over. Well the happy lady was probably smiling all along.

Alfred Hitchcock And The MGM Lion

When was the last time you actually served a nice cup of tea to a lion at a dinner table? Well director Alfred Hitchcock did for Hollywood studio MGM. Apparently according to a popular story, The Lion was later nominated for an academy award, and lost and then in November of 1974, Hitchcock wrote to young Martin Scorsese the day before dying, with a note that read:

“Marty, you must raise this boy and put him in everything you do. Make him an Oscar winner, or I will haunt you until your death -AH”. True or False? But this photo is very incredibly real.

Queen Elizabeth II Shooting A Machine Gun

King George II was the last monarch to lead his men into battle. 250 years later it seems that Queen Elizabeth II would’nt be shy to do the same if it came to that.

This photo was taken during a royal visit to Surrey’s National Shooting Centre. The, then 70 years old, Queen couldn’t resist some target practice when she was shown this L85 battle rifle.

Original Ronald Mcdonald

Scary, isn’t he? Ronald McDonald is a ubiquitous pop culture icon but the photo of the original fast food clown is rather terrifying. This picture of Ronald McDonald in 1963, was portrayed by actor and “The Today Show” veteran Willard Scott. He created the Ronald McDonald character at the fast food chain’s request and appeared as the clown until 1971.

First Plastic Surgery

Today, we might not like it very much but back in those days it was a huge achievement in medical history. Walter Yeo was a British sailor during World War I, and is often cited as the first known person to have benefited from plastic surgery. He sustained terrible facial injuries, which included  the loss of his upper and lower eyelids, while operating the guns aboard the HMS Warspite in 1916 during the Battle of Jutland. But the guy was lucky enough to be  treated by Sir Harold Gillies in 1917, the first man to use skin grafts from undamaged areas on the body, also known as “The Father of Plastic surgery.”

Miss Lovely Eyes

Back in those days, in beauty pageants, when beauties were being judged on one particular thing, they would cover what wasn’t being judged. In this particular picture of the pageant named “Miss Lovely Eyes”, they are being judged on their lovely eyes alone. The judge would choose the nicest eyes and everything on the face except for the eyes were covered. We think this was to keep the sole attention on the part that they were supposed to be judging without getting distracted by an entire look.

Hiding Faces

These women in Tokyo courtroom docket have covered their head with the baskets out of shame. Hiding their faces like this is a common practice in Japan whenever they’re involved in some sort of crime or are in the courtroom. We are in Taisho Period. And the question is- Have the Geisha girls gone wild???

Sound Finders

These strange horn looking machines called “sound finders” were used to alert the sounds of distant aircraft engines. Used as Soviet Plane-spotters around 1917.It was the only form of early warning against aircraft before the invention of radar in WWII.

Mickey Mouse Club

“Mickey Mouse Club” was one of the earliest meetings in 1929, the Fox Dome Theater in Ocean Park, California. It was a  real club where kids attended Saturday meetings and Mickey Mouse cartoons were shown, credos were recited and bands entertained. By 1932, the clubs boasted more than a million members nationwide. But sadly by 1935, managing the clubs had become too much work for the studio, and eventually they were all disbanded. But this seven years journey was very entertaining. 

Not a Play Money

1923 Hyperinflation in Germany, children resorted to using piles of the banknotes as building blocks because they couldn’t afford any. This was fine as the money had no value anyway. Well, these little chubbies didn’t let the banknotes go in vain!! Sweet..

UV Light For Babies

The babies in the photograph might be looking babies from space but that ain’t true…those babies are in a sun bed. Back in 1927 direct application of UV light to babies were given. Those days people didn’t have the safer supplements which we use today.

Icebox Beauty Treatment

This bizarre looking beauty treatment was once called icebox beauty treatment. In those days it was considered to be good for the face but later they found it impractical and useless. Looks like in those days people were too naive to be easily fooled by the companies.

Salvador Dali’s Pet

Because of his love for uncommon pets, people thought that this anteater was Dali’s pet. But they were wrong. Dali had an exotic ocelot pet which was a kind of wild cat named Babou. His pet accompanied him wherever he went, including a luxury cruise on the SS France.

The ‘Mona Lisa’ Returned

In the picture, the famous Mona Lisa painting is shown being returned to the Louvre in Paris after World War II ended. While many thought she was stolen by Nazis. But it was sent by the French to the countryside out of war zone for its safety.

Statue of Liberty

The famous work of art – The Statue of Liberty was first built in France and then shipped and pieced together on her pedestal in the waters of New York City. You can even See her left hand holding her tablet while workers are busy constructing the rest of her facade in 1884. The statue was being constructed at the workshops of Gaget, Gauthier & Cie. Do you know that the project nearly went bankrupt since fundraising was not going well…