This post vividly captures major global events and unique historical sightings ranging over centuries. From the momentous arrest of music icons David Bowie and Iggy Pop to the fascinating spectacle of Oktoberfest’s first motorized beer delivery, to the seismic political moment of former President George Bush’s infamous dinner episode in Japan. Explore the evolution of various key moments like the last glimpse of volunteers from Spain’s Civil War, glimpses into WWII, and sobering moments like the shell-shocked reindeer symbolizing the terror of war. This compilation also features notable people such as Gandhi and Bose, JFK, John Glenn, and the iconic duo of Wilt & Ali. Dive into cultural milieus with scenes of Jewish kids in Samarkand in the early 20th century and American Gothic models in 1930. Witness firsts like Maud Wagner’s foray into tattooing and marvel at architectural feats like the Manhattan Bridge and Washington Monument, all peppered with key events like the desegregation in Birmingham and the obedient U.S. athletes defying orders to boycott the 1936 Olympics in Barcelona.
