Elvis in Uniform
Who could forget the reign of the Rock and Roll King, Elvis Presley? We bet it’s hard to imagine him in uniform after all his cool outfits, huh? In this rare photo, we see him in his military uniform, together with other soldiers walking somewhere on the base.
Quite a long time before his career shot to fame, this photo was taken in 1958. Of course, he seemed like such a young man in this photo, and we are all not used to seeing him this way. It’s quite refreshing.
Hindenburg Disaster
No, this photo is not of the Titanic. Although it looks quite similar, this is a photo of the Hindenburg Disaster taken on May 6th, 1937. This sensational photo occurred when the German airship carrying many passengers caught fire when it was trying to dock at a Naval Air Station, Lakehurst, in New Jersey.
A total of 36 people were killed in the fire, but thankfully 62 people survived. The event was marked by photographs, newsreel coverage, and eyewitness testimonies that were recorded and played back on the radio to this day. Such a rare opportunity to take this kind of photo. Amazing!
Charlie Chaplin
Have you tried to imagine Charlie Chaplin before he became a star? We are all so used to seeing him with this signature mustache, hat, makeup, and attire, but in this rare photo, we see him totally raw. Here we see his 27-year-old self in 1916 before he became famous for his silent movies.
Before he became well-known for his silent films, he was a writer, filmmaker, composer, and writer, among other things. His comedic timing during the silent film era in Hollywood helped him rise to fame, which we all know him to be to this day.
The Statue of Liberty
In this amazing photo, we see a young child and a woman standing beside her face as it is being assembled in France. At the time, it was being prepared for shipment to New York so that it could be displayed as a gift to the United States.
Although this has been one of the greatest moments in history, it seems a little disturbing to only take a photo with the statue’s head. This photo was taken in 1885, which also shows women’s style back then. A very rare photo indeed!
Rainey Bethea
This rare picture you see is the last known public execution in America. The last person to be hanged like this was Rainey Bethea on August 14. It was an item of personal interest and controversy because Bethea was to be hanged by Florence Thompson, who was at the time the sheriff of Davies County. The former policeman of Louisville, Arthur L. Hash, was offered to pull the trigger for her, and she willingly accepted her fate.
America was disappointed because, on the actual day of execution, hash showed up drunk and missed his shot. It was a sad day for everyone!