There were a lot of important things that went down during the ‘60s. It was the decade when the Vietnam War, Woodstock, the Civil Rights movement, and the assassination of John F. Kennedy all happened. As you can see, it was an era of growth and change not only for the United States but the entire world. Let’s take a look at this important period in time. We hope you are ready to take a walk down memory lane!
Beach Time for Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot had been one of the most famous celebrities during the ‘50s and ‘60s. We would even go as far as to call her an icon who left a big impression on the generations that followed. She broke into the entertainment industry when she was young. She eventually went on to star in projects like Contempt, A Very Private Affair, and And God Created Women.
Beach Time for Brigitte Bardot
The photo above was taken during the early ‘60s. The star had been taking a vacation in the French Riviera. She is now in her 80s. We hope she is enjoying the fruit of her labor throughout the years.
Charles Bronson and Jill Ireland Were Costars in 15 Movies
Here is a photo of Charles Bronson and Jill Ireland. The American actor and English actress were snapped as they were walking along a street in Santa Monica, California back in 1971. There are people who say business and pleasure should not go together, but the rule did not apply to this popular couple who starred in 15 movies together. Ireland even made fun of it by saying, “I’m in so many Charles Bronson films because no other actress will work with him.”
Charles Bronson and Jill Ireland Were Costars in 15 Movies
The two of them tied the knot in 1968 and remained together until Ireland succumbed to breast cancer in 1990.
Behind the Scenes of The Battle of the Network Stars
This photograph shows us actress Joyce DeWitt of Three’s Company fame together with two women competing for ABC in the Battle of the Network Stars back in 1978. This was a series that was aired by ABC and featured stars from its competitors NBC and CBS.
Behind the Scenes of The Battle of the Network Stars
Viewers had the times of their lives as they watched their stars from different networks compete in bowling, cycling, volleyball, kayaking, and more! Aside from these lovely ladies, other famous people who joined in on the fun were Billy Crystal and Robin Williams. Lynda Carter participated as well.
Linda Carter Guest Starred In Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch first went on air in April 1975 and soon became a big hit. The action TV series tells the story of two police detectives called Starsky & Hutch as the two of them go about their jobs in the streets of Southern California.
Linda Carter Guest Starred In Starsky & Hutch
Lynda Carter had been enjoying the peak of her career at the time she made an appearance in “The Las Vegas Strangler”, a two-part special of the show. She played a character by the name of Vicky who helps the main characters in their quest to track down the serial killer behind the murder of several chorus girls.
Jungle Pam Started Doing Antics on the Race Track
Jungle Jim Liberman was the epitome of showmanship back in the ‘70s. Best known for his race track antics, he used to speed backward at a speed of 100 miles an hour! Of course, he had plenty of fans from across the country. A big supporter of his was Pam Hardy.
Jungle Pam Started Doing Antics on the Race Track
She was so inspired by her idol that she decided to be the assistant of this flamboyant showman. We think that it is pretty fitting that she ended up earning the moniker “Jungle Pam” to go with him. It was difficult to keep one’s eyes away from this tall and buxom brunette who got up to lots of antics before.
Jungle Pam Liked To Do Outrageous Stunts Like Jim Did
Jungle Pam was a person who knew how to have fun when on the race track. However, she did not forget that it was her job to assist Jungle Jim! When he would go perform his outrageous stunts, she never failed to help him prep that car and guide him to the path.
Jungle Pam Liked To Do Outrageous Stunts Like Jim Did
You can watch old videos of her if you want to see her performing her audacious moves. She was fond of doing over-the-top gyrations and contortions whenever she helped Jim return to the track!
Jamie Lee Curtis Was The Lead Star Of Perfect
If you are a millennial, you likely only know Jamie Lee Curtis for starring in Freaky Friday, if not the Activia commercials. However, the talented actress worked on a number of films during the ‘70s and ‘80s! Some of them went on to be big hits while others did not.
Jamie Lee Curtis Was The Lead Star Of Perfect
In 1985, she teamed up with John Travolta for a film called Perfect. It was based on a number of Rolling Stone articles that narrated the rise in popularity of fitness clubs in L.A. among singles. She played a workout instructor called Jessie Wilson, who donned leotards like the one below. It was a flop that received a 19 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It also won several Golden Raspberrys!
A Lovely Picnic in the Middle of the Highway
This incredible photo was taken in the Netherlands on November 4, 1973. The photographer managed to immortalize the picnic a huge group of friends was having on a highway. At the time, it was deserted because it was “car-free Sunday”, which happened during the great oil crisis.
A Lovely Picnic in the Middle of the Highway
At the time, the price of oil went up from $3 to more than $12 in many countries around the globe. An embargo caused the crisis, which brought about short and long-term effects on global politics and economy.
Raquel Welch Went On The Dick Cavett Show
Author and comedy writer Dick Cavett headed The Dick Cavett Show from 1968 to 1974. The popular late-night talk show basically featured him as he talked to his guests. Some of the people who appeared on the show were David Bowie, Lucille Ball, Katherine Hepburn, and Orson Welles.
Raquel Welch Went On The Dick Cavett Show
The show had one of its most interesting episodes during its entire run during the summer of 1970. Raquel Welsh and Janis Joplin were his guests at the time. Welsh talked about a sex-change comedy that she starred in. Joplin then said she could not follow the plot since it “kept changing.” It was a good thing Welch kept her cool and said, “Well the whole movie is about change!” It was still a taboo topic at the time, but this did not stop the audience from bursting into laughter.
Looking For Fashion Inspiration
This is certainly not an everyday occurrence! The photo here was taken in 1959. It shows Birgitta Lindman, a Swedish stewardess, together with a showgirl. Lindman had been asked to inspect the latter’s costume after it was revealed that stewardesses were going to be wearing shorter uniforms.
Looking For Fashion Inspiration
Just a year before this, Lindman achieved stardom after she graced the cover of Life magazine. She actually competed for the opportunity and beat 53 other hopefuls. Well, this is certainly not what most people mean when they talk about in-flight entertainment.
Lynda Carter Participated In The Battle of the Network Stars
Let us go back to The Battle of the Network Stars. Below, you can see Lynda Carter together with her teammates after a swimming event. In 1976, the show premiered and ran until 1988. ABC decided to revive it in 2017 as well.
Lynda Carter Participated In The Battle of the Network Stars
The actress is best known for her portrayal of Wonder Woman. In the show, she competed alongside the likes of Farrah Fawcett, Richard Hatch and Hal Linden for the ABC team. They were up against stars under NBC and CBS. When the regular events were done, the team with the lowest scores got eliminated. The remaining teams then played Tug-of-War. During the year this was taken, ABC won.
Heather Locklear In All Her Glory In 1981
Heather Locklear made it big when she was cast in the soap opera called Dynasty. It was her first major role for the small screen. Locklear was able to captivate viewers in the role of Sammy Jo Carrington, who she played from 1981 until 1989. She also starred in Melrose Place and received nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series.
Heather Locklear Stuns In This 1981 Photoshoot
Even though she was a big Hollywood star during the ‘80s and ‘90s, she went on to star in a number of flops when the noughties rolled in. In 2018, the actress was taken to the hospital for psychiatric evaluation after she threatened to commit suicide.
Linda Ronstadt Took Home 11 Grammy Awards
Linda Ronstadt boasts of 11 Grammy Awards to her name. She is easily one of the biggest musicians in the last century. She kicked off her music career back in the ‘60s, although she only earned the moniker “First Lady of Rock” in the decade that followed.
Linda Ronstadt Took Home 11 Grammy Awards
Ronstadt has come out with 30 albums over the years. Perhaps you are familiar with Hasten Down the Wind! It was released in 1976 and ended up becoming her third consecutive million-selling hit. She was the first female artist to do this!
Tina Louise Claimed Gilligan’s Island Destroyed Her Career
Tina Louise was born in New York City and launched her acting career at the tender age of two. As a teen, she studied singing, dancing, and acting. She appeared in a number of small roles in musicals and got her breakthrough when she made her onscreen debut with God’s Little Acre.
Tina Louise Claimed Gilligan’s Island-Destroyed Her Career
It was only the start of a highly successful acting career. She would then go on to star in a bunch of movies and television shows. One of the biggest projects she ever worked on would be Gilligan’s Island, which she said ruined her career. She refused any opportunity to appear in the reunions.
Flight Attendants Of the Sixties Were Even More Glamorous And Youthful
A long time ago, just about every girl in the world wanted to become a flight attendant. These ladies were seen as bubbly and bright. They radiated youth and glamour, which everyone wanted. Although these things still apply to the flight attendants of today, some things have definitely changed.
Flight Attendants Of the Sixties Were Even More Glamorous And Youthful
In general, the ‘60s were thought to be the “Golden Age of the Stewardess.” In those days, most of the people who flew were rich men. Today, however, flying has become accessible to a lot of people. Since it has become a rather commonplace thing, flight attendants need to adopt a more universal status.
The Guard of Honor Fainted As Queen Elizabeth II Passed By
You are probably aware that the British military protocol can be rather strict. However, you probably had no idea just how strict it actually is. If you want to be convinced, take a look at this guard of honor who passed out in 1970. He was rather unlucky that it happened as the Queen herself rode by.
The Guard of Honor Fainted As Queen Elizabeth II Passed By
Can you believe that there are certain rules and guidelines about how a British military serviceman must faint? Guards are told to keep their knees a little bent to prevent the poor circulation of blood in case they pass out. My, there is something fascinating about a single unconscious man among the throng of put-together man. We doubt anyone will disagree with us on that!
Vietnam Soldiers Were Reunited with Their Family
Just take a look at the face this girl was making! The Vietnam War broke out on November 1, 1955. It lasted all throughout the ‘50s and even stretched the entire decade that followed that one.
Vietnam Soldiers Were Reunited with Their Family
The war did not officially come to an end before April 30, 1976. However, there were certain moments of happiness before then. In the touching photo above, an air force pilot called Lt. Col. Robert Stirm just got released after being a POW for some time. He last saw his family six years before this moment.
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Was An Activist Put On Death Row
Do you know who Joan Trumapauer Mulholland is? If not, we recommend that you keep her and her story in mind. She is a Freedom Rider and activist who fought during the civil rights movement through the ‘60s and beyond.
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Was An Activist Put On Death Row
She had to put aside her education, friends, and family because of her passion in the movement. Mulholland took part in a sit-in, her very first, and got arrested not long after. Many activists were also arrested at the time. She was also placed on death row at the Parchman Penitentiary for two months. She was later released and continues to fight for equality to this day!
Robyn Hilton Was The Inspiration For The Term ‘Blonde Bombshell’
Before Robyn Hilton became a big actress and model, she first kicked off her career by working as the weather girl for her hometown, Twin Falls. This Idaho native decided to move out to make a name for herself. She eventually landed several gigs in the industry. She appeared in Playboy and Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles, among other things.
Robyn Hilton Was The Inspiration For The-Term ‘Blonde Bombshell’
She would not have been a household name if it were not for this role! People were stunned by her pretty face. As a matter of fact, it is believed that ‘blonde bombshell’ was first coined to describe her after she went on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
The Story Of Dorothy Counts
In 1957. Dorothy Count made a name for herself as the first black student to enroll at an all-white school. In the previous year, 40 African-American students applied to transfer into white schools after the Pearsall Plan was passed in North Carolina.
The Story Of Dorothy Counts
At the age of 15 years old, she had her first day of school there on September 4, 1957. This effectively paved the way for other students of color to do the same thing in the years that followed. As expected, she experienced a lot of harassment. The White Citizens Council leader even urged white students to “spit on her” and “keep her out”. Sadly, her father had to pull her out of the school for her safety. In 2008, she was given an honorary diploma by the school.
Finding A Burning Cross on Martin Luther King Jr.’s Front Lawn
Martin Luther King Jr. is probably the only person in the world who would look this unfazed when someone leaves a burning cross in his yard. As we all know, he is an extraordinary person. This civil rights leader was definitely no stranger to threats and violence. He has received plenty of death threats over the years, and his home suffered a bombing in 1956.
Finding A Burning Cross on Martin Luther King Jr.’s Fron Lawn
In the spring of 1963, he discovered a burning cross in the front yard of his house. He knew everyone was watching how he would react to this. He displayed no fear and persevered. What an inspiration.
A Prisoner Was Used To Test the Safety of This Roller Coaster
This sounds highly inhumane, doesn’t it? At any rate, this was happening only a handful of decades in the past. Back then, prisoners were used to try out the safety of roller coasters before it was opened to the public.
A Prisoner Was Used To Test the Safety of This Roller Coaster
Not much is known about the inmate in this photo. However, it is generally believed that he was put on death row and simply waiting for his execution day. That sounds terribly frightening and sad to us.
Lyndon Johnson And John F. Kennedy During the Cuban Missile Crisis
If you were old enough to remember the Cuban Missile Crisis, you would know how frightening it had been. The 13-day exchange between the Soviet Union and the U.S. lasted from October 16 to 28, 1962.
Lyndon Johnson And John F. Kennedy During the Cuban Missile Crisis
For most people, this event is considered the nearest the Cold War came to breaking out into an actual nuclear war. In the photo above, you can see Lyndon Johnson and John F. Kennedy talking about the situation at hand.
There Is Nothing Unexpected About This Photo of Alfred Hitchcock
Below, you can see filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock sitting behind a drum set and holding up two huge bones for drumsticks. While this is pretty weird, we were honestly expecting something even stranger! The director has made 53 films over the course of six decades. He also earned the moniker “The Master Of Suspense.”
There Is Nothing Unexpected About This Photo of Alfred Hitchcock
Here is the way someone described his film style: “A Hitchcock film is an organism, with the whole implied in every detail and every detail related to the whole.” He released one of his most popular works in 1960. We are talking about Psycho, one of the best horror films in history.
The Iconic Whisky A Go Go
Do you know what used to be located at 8901 Sunset Boulevard at the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood? It is none other than the Whisky A Go Go, a legendary nightclub that was opened in 1964. It was known as an early venue for bands that went on to become wildly successful like the Doors, Iggy and the Stooges, and Buffalo Springfield.
The Iconic Whisky A Go Go
In 2006, the club itself was even inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This iconic Hollywood venue started the development of other establishments that followed in its footsteps. We are talking about the Rainbow Bar and Grill and The Roxy Theatre!
Muhammad Ali Reading About His Fight
Pro boxer Muhammad Ali can be seen reading a newspaper that reported on his fight back in the ‘60s. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest sports icons the 20th century has ever seen. Aside from being a sportsman, he was a philanthropist as well.
Muhammad Ali Reading About His Fight
He was a leading heavyweight boxer in those days. Did you know that he is also the single three-time lineal heavyweight champion in history? Even though he sounds like a tough guy, he is also known for his provocative nature. It is interesting to hear that he was into spoken word poetry and activism too.
On The Way To Woodstock
This is a photo of a man smiling for the photo as he drives his custom Ford Mustang along Bethel, New York. He is on the way to the Woodstock Music Festival, which happened one weekend in the summer of 1969. Over 400,000 people got together on a dairy farm in New York from August 15 to 18.
On The Way To Woodstock
It had a total of 32 acts. Some of the people who performed were The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Joan Baez, and Santana. People have described the festival to be a pivotal moment in music history.
Running Errands without Taking Off His Costume
Here is Kirk Douglas as he ships off his Academy Awards ballot in 1960. He was still wearing his costume for Spartacus at the time. He was one of the biggest Hollywood stars during the ‘50s and ‘60s. Over the course of his career, he got an Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award, three Oscar nominations, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Running Errands without Taking Off His Costume
His film Spartacus also ended up taking home four Academy Awards. At the time, it was considered to be the most successful film that Universal Studio has ever made.
John Wayne And His Daughter On Set
Taken in 1960, actor John Wayne can be seen with his daughter on the set of The Alamo, a Western film. Called “The Duke”, this American filmmaker and actor was considered a box-office draw for more than three decades in Hollywood.
He was able to establish himself as the model of the Western genre. As a matter of fact, 83 films in his acting history were all in that genre. He often played cavalrymen, cowboys, and gunslinging antiheroes in these films.
John Wayne And His Daughter On Set
Surfing Back In The Day
This photo was taken sometime in the ‘60s. If you have no idea what was going on, these are surfers performing impressive maneuvers in the Hawaii waters. Surfing was not as popular in those days it is now. While people practiced it before then, it only started to get big during the late ‘50s and early ‘60s.
Surfing Back In The Day
Back then, surfers were linked to a hippie-like vibe. They were even called “beach bums” by some. The Surfaris, the Beach Boys, and a number of movies all helped make this culture and lifestyle mainstream.
Maureen McCormick and Patrick Swayze Show Off Their Disco Digs
We want you to take a look at this photo again because you might have missed out on the fact that two of these are the biggest stars of the decade! On the far left is Maureen McCormick in a glorious red number paired with knee-high boots. Even though she has appeared in a number of other projects since then, we are sure she will forever be Marcia Brady in the eyes of The Brady Bunch fans.
Maureen McCormick and Patrick Swayze Show Off Their Disco Digs
Meanwhile, the handsome man second from the right is Patrick Swayze. With his excellent acting skills and dashing good looks, it was not a surprise that he established himself as one of the most famous actors of the decade. He has reached Hollywood legend status thanks to The Outside and Dirty Dancing.
Going Gaga For The Beatles
In this photo from 1964, you can see the Beatles getting swarmed by their female fans as they head out of the waters of Miami, Florida. People use the term Beatlemania to refer to the intense craze over the Beatles back in the ‘60s. It reportedly started in 1963 and went on until the band split up in 1970.
Going Gaga For The Beatles
The frenzy that surrounded the English rock band was not limited to the United States. As a matter of fact, it happened everywhere they went! Beatlemania remains one of the largest crazes direct towards any musical group.
Kids Ready To Board The School Bus
Here are kids as they line up in twos as they wait for their turn to load the bus home. These schoolchildren are wearing styles and clothes popular at the time. Many of them are also equipped with lunch pails! We cannot think of anything that captures the essence of the ‘60s like this one can.
Kids Ready To Board The School Bus
In this day and age, school buses are often the last choice for schoolchildren. A lot of parents want to personally drop off and pick up the children every school day. Parents these days do not like the thought of children walking several blocks by themselves. Truly, things have changed a lot.
Smoking A Cigarette At The Park
Below, you can see a young hippie from California lying down at the Human-Be-In gathering, which was held in the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco back in July 1967. The core beliefs of the hippie subculture surround nature, art, community living, music, and open-mindedness.
Smoking A Cigarette At The Park
The lifestyle was also linked to recreational drug use, which tarnished the reputation of the people who were part of it. However, it is important to remember that hippies were also linked to Woodstock, anti-war protests, and cultural developments back in the ‘60s. San Francisco, in particular, was a big hub for the movement. Their influence can still be seen in this day and age.
Summer Weather Shopping
The young ladies below are Sue Bennett and Joy Calig, who were then 16 and 17 respectively. The two of them lived in San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. It is a suburb near the coast, so Malibu was only a short drive away from their homes, although it depends on the traffic. Surely, it was better in 1965.
Summer Weather Shopping
It is basically summer weather in Southern California the entire year, so it is almost always possible to drive down to Malibu. Apparently, it was hip to drop by the supermarket in a bikini back in the day.
Going On Trips With The Family
The girls in the photo had been waiting for their folks to fasten the bikes to the roof the car. When you grow up in Missouri, there is no better way to bond with your family than by going on biking trips around the lush forests of the state. Springtime is the best season to do this.
Going On Trips With The Family
One of the best parts of our childhood had been the trips we took with our parents and siblings. It might be a yearly tradition or a once-off, but these are definitely moments one will cherish all their lives – even if you threw a tantrum back then.
The Beach Boys Back At The Recording Studio
If you plan on making a playlist for the ‘60s, we are sure you would have plenty of The Beach Boys in there. After all, we all long for the West Coast when “California Sound” comes on. They charmed all of us whenever they got some air time. How can we ever forget classics like Pet Sounds?
The Beach Boys Back At The Recording Studio
What you are looking at would be Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, and the other members recording that specific album at Western Recorders studios in Los Angeles in 1966. Hmm, do you think they had a clue that it was going to be such a big hit?
A Large Celebration For A Large Leap
New York City held a parade to welcome the astronauts aboard the Apollo 11 Moon Mission on August 13, 1969. In the lead car, we have Commander Neil A. Armstrong, lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin Jr., and command module pilot Michael Collins. They are all smiling and waving to the crowds of adoring fans.
A Large Celebration For A Large Leap
The guys went on the first-ever manned lunar landing on July 20, 1969. The parade you are looking at here was the largest parade in the entire history of New York back then. Let us end this segment with wise words from Neil Armstrong himself: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Television And Chill With The Boys
The young men in this photo are all members of a college fraternity during the ‘60s. Here, they are hanging out and doing what frat boys did then – relax with some beers and watch TV, of course.
Television And Chill With The Boys
They were probably watching one of the following: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Ed Sullivan Show or Perry Mason. It is also possible that they were tuning in to Bewitched, The Brady Bunch, or Gilligan’s Island. There is no way to find out which one it was, but let us not focus on their show preferences!
Ali MacGraw Relaxing In The Grass
One of the biggest stars of the decade had been Ali MacGraw. The gorgeous model and actress was a legend who charmed all of us when she appeared in Goodbye, Columbus. Did you know that she took home the Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer with her portrayal of Brenda Patimkin in that movie?
Ali MacGraw Relaxing In The Grass
She also appeared on the cover of Mademoiselle magazine in 1966. We doubt that she had any idea that her career was going to be successful in those days. She was 27 years old when this photo was taken. She later won a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for her portrayal of Jenny in Love Story.
The Monkees Posing For A Portrait
Here is a great photo of The Monkees! This was a portrait at the Sunset Gower Studios in LA back in 1966. We have Mickey Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Davey Jones from left to right.
The Monkees Posing For A Portrait
The TV series also dominated two years during the late ‘60s. We had a lot of fun watching the show as it focused on four young men on a quest to rock ‘n’ roll stardom. They succeeded in some ways, of course. We thought that we will ever forget about “Last Train to Clarksville” and “Daydream Believer”.
Spending A Day At The Newport Beach
This is a common enough sight at the Newport Beach in California back in 1965. Just about everyone and their mothers enjoyed getting together on the beach and spending the rest of the day getting a tan. Doesn’t that sound like the ideal summer day?
Spending A Day At The Newport Beach
It was also popular for beachgoers to play volleyball, go surfing, or splash around in the water. For the less active ones, lounging in the sand was all they wanted. We are sure that this was taken on a very hot day. All you need to figure that out is the sheer number of people on the beach!
Taking A Breakfast Break
Take a look at the lovely Audrey Hepburn as she was enjoying some downtime from the infamous pose she did so many times for Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The film was shot on location in NYC in 1961.
Taking A Breakfast Break
The actress brought Holly Golightly, a socialite from the Big Apple, to life. The character was able to charm just about everyone she met. This is likely the most iconic part Audrey Hepburn has ever taken on, which definitely says a lot when you consider her long list of acting credits. She continues to be the definition of class and elegance even to this day.
Having Fun At Rehearsals
Are you ready to hear about other iconic celebrities of the era? Below are Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler More during a rehearsal for The Dick Van Dyke Show at the set of the show in Los Angeles on December 2, 1963.
Having Fun At Rehearsals
The Dick Van Dyke Show had been one of the most famous sitcoms in the ‘60s. It ran for five seasons on the network CBS. The show focused on the life of a character called Rob Petrie, who was a comedy writer portrayed by Van Dyke. The show won 15 awards at the Emmys when it was on the air.
The Supremes At Rehearsal
“Stop In The Name Of Love” was easily one of the biggest hits released by The Supremes back in the day. In this photo, you can see them rehearsing for their stint on Hullaballoo on May 11, 1965.
The Supremes At Rehearsal
Host Frankie Avalon can be seen singing with Florence Ballard, Diana Ross, and Mary Wilson while they rehearse for their performance. The beautiful ladies come from Detroit, Michigan and eventually became the greatest Motown act in all of America. They have 12 singles that went became number one Billboard Hot 11 singles. They might just be the most successful vocal group America has ever seen.
The Scream Queen Back in the Day
Can you wager a guess as to who this little girl is? Why, it is none other than Jamie Lee Curtis at the age of seven years old. This was taken in Los Angeles all the way back in 1966.
The Scream Queen Back in the Day
Jamie Lee-Curtis is the daughter of Hollywood pair Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. In 1962, her parents divorced when she was three years old. This photo shows her more than ten years before she made her film debut in 1978 with the horror flick Halloween. Who would have thought that this adorable little lady would go on to be a scream queen later in life?
A Throwback To Simpler Times
This is a photo of numerous people lining up to buy a balloon at the Central Park Zoo back in 1968. In those days, the sellers blew up the balloon right before their customers. Balloons were not complicated at all in the old days. They were nothing more than solid-colored spherical plastics of joy! Kids loved to carry them all day long.
A Throwback To Simpler Times
However, the best thing about the simple objects would be the fact that they only cost several cents. A lot of things have changed over the years, so we thought you can get it for the same price as before.
A Welcome Surprise
The kids in the photo are all excited because the fire hydrant was spewing water. Taken in the streets of Harlem, you need to know that summers get very hard over there. Nothing would make people happier during the sweltering days than the opportunity to play under the water provided by fire hydrants.
A Welcome Surprise
The photo was shot in 1966. That year was an exceptionally hot year as temperatures reached an unbelievable 104 degrees. You can just imagine just how much people wanted to cool off in that heat. For these children, summer just got better when the fire hydrant broke.
Ducking And Covering In School
Did you grow up back in the ‘60s? If so, you likely remember those “duck and cover” drills done by grade school children. The students at this Brooklyn middle school were in the middle of one when this photo was taken in 1962.
Ducking And Covering In School
The drills were employed to prepare everyone in case a nuclear attack ever happens. This had something to do with the Second World War, which was not that far off back then. It was a good thing that the methods never had to be used outside of the classroom setting. Bert the turtle helped the kids learn how to do these drills!
Tony Curtis Polishes Things Up
You can see Tony Curtis in the photo as he polishes his beloved Rolls Royce. Take in 1961, he was already a big Hollywood star. He shot to fame when he worked on Some Like It Hot and Sweet Smell of Succes.
Tony Curtis Polishes Things Up
Over the years, he has appeared in more than a hundred films and dabbled in different genres. Just a year before the photo, he took on one of the most iconic roles of his career. We are talking about Antonious in Spartacus, of course. He was also married to Janet Leigh, with whom he had his daughters Jamie Lee and Kelly.