ONE OF THE BEATLES’ UNFORGETTABLE TOURS
Released on the 1st of June in 1967, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is the eighth studio album by The Beatles. It was loved by many people across the world and became the soundtrack to the summer of love. It was one of the most influential albums of all time. They did not only earn appreciation from the public, but the band members also got lifetime protection from loans because of the hefty finances they made from their tours. After relentless international touring schedule, the album grew out of the band’s desire to move beyond the musical and physical constrictions of live performance. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was Paul McCartney’s idea. Paul wanted to write a song that explores the psychedelic awakening of the youth brought about by the rise of western counterculture and mind-expanding drugs. One of which the band needed to explore that of a fictional Edwardian-era military group.
THE PROMINENT TRAFFIC JAM IN THE BOTTLENECK OF THE BRANDENBURG GATE
As historic as it looks, vehicles surround the Brandenburg Gate to show their eagerness and support for the reunification of West and East Germany. The Brandenburg Gate, barely seen in the distance, had witnessed other significant events marked in history, such as Ronald Reagan’s famous 1987 speech in which he said, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.”
Brandenburg Gate became the symbol of the will of all Germans to be reunited and rejoined. The gate was reopened on December 22, 1989. The Berlin Wall had fallen, and representatives of two Germanies decided to meet right here and opened the border crossing. This unity has undoubtedly brought a booming national economy and splurging of investments.
HOW BATMAN AND ROBIN PORTRAYED ON THE SET
With the rise of television, movies, and digital streaming platform over the years, you’ve undoubtedly seen remakes and newer live-action films of Batman and Robin (mostly just Batman). You also have, at least, read comics, played video games, or only owned a line of merch featuring the two heroes. But little did you know there’s a black and white television show that existed from 1966 to 1968 created by William Dozier and ran on the ABC Network.
If you’re yet to explore Batman, then this series is a must-watch. The two heroes defend the city of Gotham from villains of all sorts. Together, they fight as home security system for the public against the evildoers such as the Penguin, the Joker, the Riddler, Egghead, Catwoman, and Mr. Freeze.
FIRST WORLD WAR’S ULTIMATE WITNESSING OF ITS CONCLUSION
Being the most crucial peace treaty to be signed and finalized, the audience consisting of civilians, officers, and workers can’t help but stand on tables and furniture, trying their luck to take a peek and witness the signing.
It was on June 28, 1919, when the Treaty of Versailles was finalized and brought World War I to an end. It took six months for the peace treaty to be concluded after the armistice of November 1918 had already ended the fighting. High-ranking officials such as foreign ministers and colonial ministers had to travel to Versailles to sign the treaty. The treaty itself was highly controversial, to a certain degree, where many parties were displeased with what was agreed upon.
VULNERABILITY OF A STRONG LEADER FOR SWEETS
Feared for being a symbol of resistance, a guerilla leader, dictator, and revolutionary, a photo of Fidel Castro eating ice cream is a surprise to many. Fidel traveled from Cuba and visited an American military camp in 1959 and decided to have a bit of ice cream on a hot day. This photo depicted him contrary to what people see of him: deadly.
Fidel Castro was one of the key players in the confrontation between the west and the communist bloc. He died on April 19, 2011, leaving behind a one-party communist country with the best education and healthcare system among Third World countries. Overall, he is remembered as a person who’s given credit for a great deed done for his fellow Cubans.
THE ENORMOUS, KILLING ICEBERG
What was once thought to be unsinkable had ended up at the bottom of the ocean. We are all familiar with the sinking of the Titanic as it is easily one of the most well-known tragedies that have happened throughout history. Even though it’s already a century since it happened, there are so many films, documentaries, and photographs that persist in telling the story of the catastrophic event. The famous movie, Titanic, even got a considerable score credit in the entertainment industry.
A photo of the iceberg that the Titanic struck at was documented and archived. A residue of the paint from Titanic’s hull is still visible. This ill-fated maiden voyage traveled from Southampton to New York City.
THE FIRST LOOK AT THE NEWLY BUILT TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD
This year, the transcontinental railroad travel became possible for the first time in U.S. history. However, it had dire consequences for the native tribe. What once stood mountains, rivers, and grasslands were soon transformed into train tracks, which would affect their way of life. The Native American looking onward and seeing the just-finished transatlantic railroad carve through what was unspoiled wilderness just years ago was probably spiritually devastating for the indigenous tribes involved.
The advancement of the railroads was left unchecked by those who had the most reason to resist it. Although their lives transformed for the worse, the Native Americans just went on with it. Such resilience should be given appreciation and credit for.
WHEN PEOPLE IN NEW YORK STARTED TO REVOLT AGAINST THE CRUELTY OF THEIR OWN LAND AGAINST VIETNAM
Looking back, the 1960s was marked by the Civil Rights movement and struggles of African Americans to gain a real footing in a country that was still covertly (and sometimes openly) infringing on their rights. This also led to raising issues against the Vietnam War. Anti-Vietnam-war demonstrators marched and protested in New York against various topics such as the US involvement in the Vietnam War and racism.
They made explicit connections between the civil rights movement and the peace movement. Hence, we see the young African Americans in the photo protesting the Vietnam War and implicating that they have a more severe adversary to fight back home. Most of these people were attorneys by profession who were well-versed with the legal world.
THE VERY FIRST TIANMEN SQUARE’S SIGN OF PROTEST
Thirty years ago, a man stood in front of a tank, refusing to step aside a day after the bloodshed took place on June 4. This photo became a symbol of protest, except for China that tried to erase it from public memory and hide it to travelers.
The Tiananmen Square protests, also referred to as the June Fourth Incident were a series of demonstrations challenging the legitimacy of the Communist Party to win more freedom for the people of China. Civil and Constitutional Attorneys lost power, and Tianmen Square protests quickly turned to the Tianmen Square massacre – troops were sent to end the demonstrations with violence.
A PHOTO OF THE LAST FREED PRISONERS IN ALCATRAZ
Known as the notorious Alcatraz prison, the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary shut its gate on March 21, 1963, after 29 years of operation. There’s a myth that Alcatraz was closed after the disappearance of three of its inmates. However, it was only because the prison was too expensive to keep operating. Its finance roofing was more costly to maintain than any other federal prison in the US.
It must be noted that the decision to close it was already made before the rumors of escapes were passed around. The 27 inmates that were locked up there travel from Alcatraz and were sent to other maximum-security prisons around the country.