History Photos That Will Give You The Chills
Meanwhile, the nurses in this image need some recognition, too. From big moments like the war to special moments like childbirth, they have always been there to lend a hand. We have to note that these were times when some equipment were still not invented so just imagine the amount of work they were put through.
The Great Depression is a significant topic that we discussed in school. However, we would always focus on the bigger picture and forget to zoom in the lens on those actually affected. We know for a fact that the stock market crashed in 1929, and that it struck the workforce. Still, it hits different when you see photos like this.
Being able to earn during the Great Depression was like winning the lottery. Unfortunately for this man, he was still searching for one so he had to be creative in getting the attention of possible employers. This fellow was not alone and was just a representation of many skilled Americans at the time.
It's totally understandable if you do not get what was happening here. It doesn't capture everything, but this was a actually a young woman who just survived a plane crash. In 1971, Juliane Koepcke was only 17 years old when she was sucked out of an airplane after it was struck by a lighting bolt.
The only silver lining on this incident was that Koepcke made it in the Amazon Jungle as she was still strapped to her seat. She managed to find a bag of candy to eat for sustenance. Koepcke was discovered by forestry workers after 11 days.
An 18 year-old Madonna poses for the camera, 1976 Today, we honor Madonna as the Queen of Pop, but decades back, she was your regular college student. She used to attend at the University of Michigan and studied dance after class. After two years, the music legend left the uni life and moved to New York City in 1978.
Troops gather at the Normandy Beach, 1944
This black and white photo calls for us brush up on our history. On June 6, 1944, there were more than 15o,000 American, British and Canadian troops that marched through the beaches of Normandy for the anticipated D-Day. Can you imagine getting three military forces together on board? It took months of planning to enact one of the most intense amphibious military assaults ever.
One of the flak that TV shows receive from their audiences today is misrepresentation. There are adults who portray high school students, and then there are other nationalities who play a specific race. Back in the 1960s, Peanuts creator Charles Schultz already knew it was important to have the voices of actual children on the animated adaptation of his comic strip.
Since kids are still limited to their abilities, one of the kid actors, Todd Barbee, revealed that an adult may have filled in for him in one scene, "One time they wanted me to voice that ‘AAAAAAARRRRRGGGGG’... Try as I might, I just couldn’t generate... so after something like 25 takes, we moved on... I think they eventually got an adult or a kid with an older voice to do that one take."
If you're as fascinated as us, perhaps it's time to book a flight to the land of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. There you will find our favorite terrestrial animal chillin' like a villain. Although he's been around for quite some time now, Jonathan's yet to produce an offspring. The life expectancy of a giant tortoise is around 150 years. Our boy Jonathan is clearly beating the average, so we believe he can still be a dad!
A 14-year-old Princess Elizabeth stares at the camera, 1940
Does this 14-year-old girl look familiar to you? That's because she is currently the most prominent figure in the United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth may be a full-time monarch right now, but decades ago, she was just a normal teenage girl. Who are we kidding— she was always destined to be a queen.
In 2020, Her Majesty addressed the people for the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Back in 1940, she did her first radio broadcast to address the children affected by the blitzkrieg, "We are trying to do all we can to help our gallant sailors, soldiers and airmen, and we are trying, too, to bear our share of the danger and sadness of war. We know, every one of us, that in the end all will be well."
From 1910 until his demise in 1936, Queen Elizabeth's grandfather King George V took the reins over England. During his sovereignty, the King had to deal with the first world war and manage the local problems in the country at the same time.
This never-before-seen image shows how His Majesty sported the late-Victorian style despite developments in fashion and technology. He rode in a carriage. A poor chap ran along and begged for some change. Unfortunately, neither the King nor his friends were reaching for their pockets.
Sometimes, other historical events give us an idea on other past happenings. So if something is deemed older than the Egyptian pyramids, then it's obvious that it is really old. This Californian bristlecone pine tree nicknamed 'Methuselah' was seeded in the year 2833 BC. We did the math and it makes Methuselah 4,850 years old.
Professor of botany, Robert Mohlenbrock, shared his ideas on four-thousand-year-old tree, "Any organism that lived longer than the norm had to have optimal conditions going for it … that would mean moderate temperatures, shelter from extreme weather, and plenty of moisture and nutrients."
Walters then snagged a position at a local NBC affiliate. For years, the budding broadcaster produced programs at NBC then moved to CBS in 1955. It did not take long before she took a job at The Today Show.
Apparently, the European monarchs were not inclined on the idea to burn some money on the luxury car during the economic depression. He initially wanted to build 25 models of the Bugatti Royale, but only seven of these cars were ever produced.
Naturally, Socks lived a better life than most people. He had his own video game, he was on the children’s version of the White House website, and he anwered mails. Of course, the Republicans were enraged. They questioned how much of the taxpayers' money was being allotted on the person answering letters to children under the guise of a cat.
The culprit behind this major hole issue were donut machines. They started punching smaller because unlike earlier donuts, they don't need as much space to dry. It's also possible that donut chains have instituted a standard size. Regardless, we will now be vigilant with our donut holes.
Given the dedusting pumps' hefty weight and limited horsepower, it is more likely that people today would choose to clean without using it. As mentioned, we really have to be grateful that the current version doesn't weigh as much as a car.
It was clearly a life far from normal, but the English people did everything they could to thrive. They would hide underground then return to their favorite places—completely blown out—after a few days.
Unfortunately for millennials, all they could do is photoshop themselves in the surviving photos of the old Public library. In 1955, upon construction of a newer building a few blocks away, this classic building was unceremoniously demolished.
Despite the Prohibition in Ontario ending in 1927, beer advertisements were still prohibited in the media. Good thing the brewing company had a team of marketing geniuses so they decided to spend their budget on that. Labatt tapped engineering and art expert Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky to help design the streamliner.
In 1923, Disney moved to Hollywood to be with his brother Roy and to try and sell his reel film based on Alice in Wonderland. Five years later, he created his most iconic character, Mickey Mouse. The rest, as they say, is history.
What spectators also have to know is the fact that photographer Harry Warnecke was actually late to the scene so he missed the initial crossing. The cop and cat happily obliged to recreate the scene to have this wonderful photo.
As mentioned, there are some who classified this act as a publicity stunt. If it ever was, it surely did not only benefit Capone's cause, but also those who actually needed food. The soup kitchen served free breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the cold winter months in Illinois.
As this fluffy fair gives us a sense of comfort, we hope it also helped calm his mind and focus on more important things such as the theory of relativity and the meaning of life.
This heartwarming moment wasn't an isolated case. The Russian soldiers would usually open the cans of condensed milk so the starving bears could proceed to lick it clean and then feed their cubs. The Soviet winter reunites everyone including poor animals.
If this happened in other countries, the babies would be snatched away from their parents in a heartbeat. However for the Russians, they believe this is the best way to prepare the little ones for the country's harsh conditions. Before putting the children in minus 10 degree Celsius weather for a nap, Russian mothers would dress them in a hat and stockings.
If only this advertisement did not insinuate prejudiced beliefs, the theme colors, the illustration, and the font would make up for a great publicity material. It probably convinced a lot of consumers to purchase the Hoover vacuum.
In an unexpected turn of events, Burke and Wolfe did not only train together but also fell in love and tied the knot in the process. From the 1930s, the female wrestler won over 200 men and only lost to one throughout her time in the ring. Burke founded World Women’s Wrestling Associated in the 1950s.
Bob Hope, John Wayne, Ronald Reagan, Dean Martin, and Frank Sinatra, 1975
If the 21st century had the iconic Oscars selfie to boast of, the preceding century had this star-studded group photo. Bob Hope, John Wayne, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and Ronald Reagan were photographed on a night where they would roast the latter. No worries though, it's all clean fun for the then Governor of California. They were just ridiculing the future President of the United States.
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake that passed through directly under the mountain caused the largest rockslide in history. The destruction cost caused by the eruption was nearly $1.1 billion.
The beautiful colors of Maine during fall
One thing that has remained in Maine throughout these years is its breathtaking view during fall. Even before drinking pumpkin spice latte was a trend for that season, taking coffee and basking at the picturesque scene was the dream. The trees changes its leaves to the most beautiful colors. The cold air would also make you want to spend evenings just sitting in front of the fire.
What's wonderful about this photo is that you can still relive it in the present. Go on long hikes and spend evenings on the lake together with your friends. Did we mention the abundance of apples, gourds, and pumpkins? If you're not on a diet, there are also lots of lobsters.
Visiting physicians document a Brazilian girl
The woman in this historical photo is Maria de Jesus. She was born in 1964 in the Gerais state of Brazil. Many scientists and medical professionals documented who were in the region at the time documented her physical condition.
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No worries for those who plan to visit the Dark Hedges. It may look super spooky but it is actually surrounded by fields. Besides, the road is one of the most photographed in the Irish countryside, so you will probably never be alone when you visit it.
The Duke of York tries on a slide, 1925
If the Duke of York doesn't look like he was having the time of his life, that's because he wasn't. The British monarch may have been born with a silver spoon but he was still dealt a bad hand. Later to be called King George VI, the duke used to have a terrible stammer. One time, he gave a speech at the Wembley Exhibition that took him hours to get through.T
Thanks to George's speech therapist Lionel Logue, he was able to cure his condition. His Majesty became a pro at delivering speeches. Needless to say, most of his speeches before becoming a King were either destroyed or hidden.
There's totally no judgment coming from us if you want to let out a yodel. Just be careful as it might trigger an unwanted avalanche. Also, France may be a bit of a credit-grabber for calling it the “French Alps." Many of the alps are actually shared with Switzerland and Italy.
So it is not that shocking to find out that filmmakers had literal nightmares after checking out the house. It also does not help that there are stories about that “Spook Hill” an area that’s allegedly haunted by Civil War era ghosts. There's supposedly a creepy figure roaming around the woods at night. How scary!
As a result, there was one fatality. Of the 31 passengers, six of them were badly bruised. While almost everyone on the Granville–Paris Express survived, the driver was fined 50 francs.
The French paratroops used the Vespa 150 TAP as an anti-tank scooter. Looks can be deceiving though, so these bad boys may have looked super cool but seeing the artillery, the scooter would have been heavy.
Tubman survived even though the odds were against her most of the time. She escaped slavery from Maryland in 1949. She started risking her life to help hundreds of people be free from slavery and the plantation system, too. Tubman also worked as a cook and nurse for the Union Army. As if that wasn't enough, she even spied for the North during the war.
Every corner of the street was occupied by boot blacks who wanted to score some dollars or some gossip. In this photo, they gathered to listen to the stories about the last half of the 1800s. The world was already changing at the time so hearing those tales felt enthralling.
Engineers at a DEC customer site, 1971
Can this old photo scream more of the '70s decade? We doubt it. The the engineer' strange haircuts, the striped pants, wide ties, and chunky shoes they were wearing, and those giant computers are more than enough to take you back to the disco era.
In all seriousness though, the professionals in the picture were actually checking out a Digital Equipment Corporations (DEC) customer site on a Programmed Data Processor (PDP) computer. Looking at this photo will make you realize how far we've come in terms of technology.
Having lived in an island country, the people of Fiji gained a reputation of being the experts are building canoes in the South Pacific. Not only that, they have a large amount of sugarcane. Unfortunately, the British colonized Fiji from 1895 to 1970.
Steve McQueen drives his Convertible, 1963
One of the things that established Steve McQueen as a cool guy was his vast collection of luxury cars. The movie star purchased the sickest automobiles. It could have been influenced by his role in the 1968 film Bullitt. This Jaguar F-Type Convertible was a huge deal because it was incredibly rare.
Perfect with that looking-back-at-camera shot, McQueen was photographed behind the wheels of the world’s first supercar in California. The famous actor looked effortlessly handsome. He was fond of driving fast, which got him in trouble more often than not.
The Baroque Library opened its porcelain doors to the public in 1972. It is a structure that was initially a part of a Jesuit university. When you enter the building, you will be welcomed by the astounding architecture including the ceiling decorated with frescoes. We're pretty sure the books will not disappoint, too.
Jessica Tandy poses for the camera, 1943
A slew of young actresses surfaced in the 1940s but there was no one quite like Jessica Tandy. At merely 18 years of age, the talented actress built her career on stage in London. She often bagged roles opposite stage veteran Laurence Olivier. Upon mastering the art of acting on stage, Tandy entered the world of radio and films.
A must-try in the Faroe Islands is their is the beer that they originally make in the island. Since 1888, they have a brewery that exports mainly to Iceland and Denmark. The locals mostly eat meat, seafood, and they specifically like to eat mutton made of sheep.
By 1955, Snow King's elevated passenger ropeway could already move 200 chairs per hour. However, there had been changes and a double chair line was installed in 1958.
The blonde beauty shot to fame after starring in the 1950 film The Asphalt Jungle. She had roles in other movies such as Home Town Story, As Young As You Feel, Love Nest, and Let’s Make It Legal. At the time, she thought that was already the peak of her career, but bigger films would come her way years later.
While the Prohibition in the 1920s had positive effects such as reducing the alcohol consumption by half, it also resulted to the fury of people who just wanted a drink. They resorted to getting their alcohol fix from members of organized crime for a higher price.
One of the remarkable features of Notre-Dame de Paris are the stone carvings called gargoyles. Art historian Michael Camille shared her thoughts on the artificial creatures, "On medieval churches gargoyles rotted so quickly, if they did their job properly and carried off water, that only a century or so after they were made they had to be replaced."
Lady bikers smile for LIFE Magazine, 1949
Whoever said men used to be the only ones who rode motorcycles have never seen this 1949 photo. For these women, there was nothing more electrifying than hitting the open road and feeling the wind blow in your hair as you drive that steel horse.
The American lady bikers were more than thrilled to ride their bikes after the war has been won. For once, they had hope again. Everything was going to be okay. Here's to riding until we ran out of road.
Since the Ouled Naïl shares their history orally, no one is beyond certain as to where they trace back. There are members of the tribe who claim to descend from Arab tribes a thousand years ago. Meanwhile, other members believe they are from the Banu Hilal of Hejaz. Regardless, their tribal lifestyle is definitely worth knowing.
In the book George Harrison: Behind The Locked Door, Nicks revealed that she looks at a photo of her and Harrison whenever she feels down, "There's lots of nights where you kind of go, I wish I didn't have to go on stage tonight, I'm tired, I don't feel like doing it, and I look at George Harrison and me and I go, well, you just have to, because it's important, it's important to make people happy..."
Grace Kelly's big day was filled by celebrity friends— similar with the Duchess of Sussex's. The list included Cary Grant, Ava Gardner, and Gloria Swanson. According to the princess' son, Prince Albert II, both of his parents thought that the whole royal event was too much.
Lisa and Louise Burns on the set of The Shining, 1980
A movie buff's life would not be complete without seeing The Shining. The 1980 film is one of the most terrifying movies ever created. Among the classic scenes was when young Danny runs into the Grady twins. The iconic roles were played by the talented duo Lisa and Louise Burns.
Obviously, the trend of these "sky cots" never lasted that long. The problem of overhead luggage and turbulence must have been the issues. We imagine now that the air pocket will cause stress if they were still available.
Just looking at this 1926 photo makes our stomachs churn, so props to this crew for still being able to smile and wave at the camera. They were painting the Woolworth Building in New York City. The job requires trusting both your harness and your workmates. Now we can't help but wonder where they spend their time during break.
Mind you, these athletes are all about running and looking great at the same time. Just take a peek at the female sports stars donning that hair spray on their heads. Petition to give them few extra points, please!
The man behind this fine of art was named Jeff Mifflin. He was clearly thinking out of the box. According to Mifflin, he wanted the people who come across it to imagine the “ethereal sound” of the wind through the leaves of the tree.
There was no advanced technology yet on taking and editing photos in 1897 so Ashton had to rely on his own skill. He highlighted the contrasting light and shadow all by himself. This stunning photo is only about five inches by seven inches in size but definitely a huge masterpiece.
To throw the police off their scent, bootleggers and moonshiners put these pieces of wood to the soles of their shoes. That way, their footprints looked more like hoof prints. Those who benefitted from the illegal liquor owe these real risk takers a drink or two.
A colorized photo of Susan Peters, 1943
Susan Peters left a mark in the show business even though she worked in films just for a short time. The bright star began acting in 1940s films such as Dr. Gillespie’s New Assistant and The Big Shot. Peters then bagged Academy Award nomination for her role as Kitty in the 1942 drama Random Harvest.
To the devastation of her fans, Peters' thriving career on the big screen was cut short in 1952 because of her unexpected demise. She passed away due to chronic kidney infection. You may find her shining star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The survival of America during the Great Depression could be highly credited to the creation of Hoover Dam. The five-year construction of the dam cost $49 million— about $639 million in 2016. Since the 1900s, the spot in Black Canyon had been pegged as a place for a dam. The project wasn't started until Congress gave the green light.
This massive project saved thousands of unemployed Americans from the brink of hunger and poverty. They finally found a way to earn money. In 1934, employment for the Dam reached 5,251 laborers. Hoover Dam was made in time for its dedication.
Kmart, 1970s
One of the favorite decades that we enjoy looking back at is the '70s. The disco era never ran out of things that turn out to be legendary. Among the coolest place at the time was Kmart, a popular savings store. It was basically a one stop shop for anyone who needed anything. Foods, clothings, you name it, they have it— and for a discounted price!
Kmart completely turned the tables in their favor when they introduced the blue light special. Having the blue lights on was equivalent to saving money because the shoppers had an hour to score extra savings on select items. Because of their fantastic deals, the popular store was often jam-packed.
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