After a Disaster in Bangladesh
Some pictures leave a lasting impression, and these 30 historical photos are no different. We predict a double take or two in your future.This disturbing image captured Bangladesh in 2013.
The photographer, Shahidul Alam, said the photo was equally disturbing and hauntingly beautiful due to the vulnerability.
Southern California's Population
In 1891, Southern California became part of Mexico until the 1848 Mexican-American war. It was the declared the 31st state in 1850.
This photo depicts the early 1900’s when you found more cattle than humans on the beach.
Testing the Nuclear Bomb
A Soldier Attends to a Kitten
A Marine Sergeant named Frank Praytor holds a kitten who was left by her mother after warfare explosions.
Praytor named his cat Miss Hap.
First Bulletproof Vest
These men were testing the first bulletproof vest in 1923.
It’s hard to believe a man would brave a bullet and not know if the vest would be effective.
Construction of the Eiffel Tower-1887
The Eiffel Tower was built partly to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, and also to show France’s industrial powers.
Gustave Eiffel and his team built the landmark in two years.
9/11 Falling Man
Love During a Riot
During the 2011 Stanley Cup riots in Vancouver, Canada, a woman named Alex Thomas fell to the ground trying to get out of downtown. Then, a civilian named Scott Jones ran to make sure she was okay.
The two started kissing and were snapped by a photographer.
The First Picture of Machu Pichu
The first photograph of Machu Picchu was taken in 1911. We’re still unsure how the formations–which sit 7,500 feet above sea level–came into existence.
Thích Quảng Đức’s Protest
On June 11, 1963, Vietnamese Buddhist monk, Thích Quảng Đức covered himself in gasoline and lit himself on fire to protest the Buddhist’s persecution by the Vietnamese government.
Beautiful Afghan Refugee
This stunning girl appeared on a cover of “National Geographic” in 1984, and the world quickly took notice.
The photographer found her in a refugee camp along the Pakistan/Afghan border.
Gates and Jobs Together
In 1991, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs posed for a photograph.
Gates started Microsoft on April 4, 1975, while Jobs cofounded Apple in 1976.
A Public Execution
The Vietnam War was a long drawn out affair, leaving much of the world’s nations at odds with one another.
This public execution occurred after the TET offensive in 1968.
Clint Eastwood Tries the Skateboard
By 1964, Clint Eastwood was already one of the biggest stars in Hollywood.
The outdoorsman loved to ride horses, surf and take his chances with the skateboard.
The Murder of Lee Harvey Oswald- 1963
This photo captures Lee Harvey Oswald being led from the Dallas Police Department parking lot after he shot JFK.
Before he could get into the car, Jack Ruby shot and killed the assassin.
Some of the First to Catch Waves
Before surfing was popularized, surfers looked for fellow wave riders to practice the sport.
This image was taken in 1938.
JFK's Assasination
This is one of the most striking images from JFK’s assassination. John F.
Kennedy Jr.–who was only three at the time–salutes his father and says goodbye for the last time.
Led Zeppelin Arrives in Led Zeppelin Style
In 1974, Led Zeppelin arrived in the United States.
Both John Bonham and Jimmy Page hated flying, so they convinced their label to rent a private plane.
Post 9/11
This photo was taken after the tragedy of 9/11. Many people didn’t know how to get a hold of loved ones, so they posted flyers describing the missing person. In this heartbreaking image, a man grieves outside Bellevue Hospital in New York.
Demonstration Against the Vietnam War
More than 100,000 people marched on Washington on October 21st, 1967, to voice their disapproval against the Vietnam War. Jan Rose Kasmir was one of those people.
Kennedy is Briefed on NASA's Program in 1962
Kennedy watched the launch that makes John Glenn the first American to go to space. The brief was part of a tour of Cape Canaveral in September of 1962.
Monster of a Catch
This fisherman couldn’t have known he’d reel in this gigantic Black Sea Bass off Catalina Island in 1903. It weighed a whopping 425 lbs.
Elvis at a Barbershop
Even Elvis didn’t look picture perfect all the time without some help.
The star got his hair cut and styled at a Memphis barbershop in 1956.
Bob Marley in Concert
Bob Marley is one of the most famous musical legends of all time.
The reggae musician gets caught up in his music during a 1977 performance at Berkeley.
The Forbidden Mixed Race All-star Game
Jackie Robinson wanted to organize a white & black all-star game to prove all races could coexist peacefully, but Birmingham officials forbid Robinson from carrying out the game.
After talking to both teams, Robinson dropped the white players from his group and gained the approval of both the crowd and the white players.
Nixon Meets Elvis
Richard Nixon was not known as a laid back man, but he amused many when he stood beside Elvis and posed for this snapshot.
His image briefly improved until the Watergate scandal.
Tutankhamen’s Tomb
Lunch on Top of the World
In 1932, a group of workers stopped their labor and ate lunch on top of a 40-story building, later know as the Rockefeller Center.
How can they stomach their lunch from there?
Young Elizabeth Taylor
