1. When this was the tallest thing in Paris.
Construction of Eiffel Tower, 1880s
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Construction of Eiffel Tower, 1880s
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2. When Liberty was in pieces.
Feet of the Statue of Liberty arrive on Liberty Island 1885.
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Feet of the Statue of Liberty arrive on Liberty Island 1885.
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3. When the Flatiron was still for rent.
Flatiron Building, New York. The Manhattan landmark under construction. 1902.
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Flatiron Building, New York. The Manhattan landmark under construction. 1902.
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4. When the automobile economy looked so different.
Charging an electric car in 1905
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Charging an electric car in 1905
4:37 AM - 26 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
5. When NYC looked like this.
The Streets of New York City in 1908
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The Streets of New York City in 1908
10:23 AM - 19 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
6. When roller skates were the hot new thing.
Roller Skates, 1910
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Roller Skates, 1910
12:34 PM - 30 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
7. When rush hour looked like this.
Chicago Rush Hour, 1909
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Chicago Rush Hour, 1909
6:41 AM - 30 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
8. When it actually happened.
"When pigs fly…" - The first flight of a pig took place at Leysdown, Kent, England. 1909.
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"When pigs fly…" - The first flight of a pig took place at Leysdown, Kent, England. 1909.
1:37 AM - 02 Jul 14RetweetFavorite
9. When Machu Picchu was first photographed.
The first photo upon discovery of Machu Picchu, 1912
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The first photo upon discovery of Machu Picchu, 1912
7:16 PM - 21 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
10. When the Titanic set sail.
The last known photo of the Titanic, as the ship leaving Queenstown, Ireland on April 12th, 1912.
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The last known photo of the Titanic, as the ship leaving Queenstown, Ireland on April 12th, 1912.
10:47 PM - 15 May 14RetweetFavorite
11. And then this story broke.
The day after the Titanic disaster. London, April 16, 1912.
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The day after the Titanic disaster. London, April 16, 1912.
6:41 AM - 02 Jul 14RetweetFavorite
12. When this guy teetered on the edge.
Grand Canyon, 1914.
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Grand Canyon, 1914.
10:23 AM - 02 Jul 14RetweetFavorite
13. When these guys unveiled their first motorbike.
William Harley and Arthur Davidson, 1914
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William Harley and Arthur Davidson, 1914
1:37 AM - 15 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
14. When Gaudi's masterpiece was surrounded by goats.
Gaudi's Sagrada Família in Barcelona, 1915
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Gaudi's Sagrada FamÃlia in Barcelona, 1915
12:34 PM - 26 Apr 14RetweetFavorite
15. When the first selfie was snapped.
This is how people took selfies in 1920
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This is how people took selfies in 1920
1:37 AM - 23 May 14RetweetFavorite
16. When swimsuit length was carefully controlled.
1922 Beach Police -- No swimsuit was allowed to be higher than 6 inches above the knee.
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1922 Beach Police -- No swimsuit was allowed to be higher than 6 inches above the knee.
10:47 PM - 14 May 14RetweetFavorite
17. When King Tut still lay sleeping.
The unbroken seal on Tutankhamun’s tomb, 1922
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The unbroken seal on Tutankhamun’s tomb, 1922
2:47 PM - 13 May 14RetweetFavorite
18. When London buses looked like this.
London Bus, 1928
19. When this new vantage point opened.
View from the top on the opening day of the Empire State Building, 1931
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View from the top on the opening day of the Empire State Building, 1931
2:47 PM - 05 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
20. When people queued for Capone's coffee.
Al Capone’s free soup kitchen, Chicago, 1931
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Al Capone’s free soup kitchen, Chicago, 1931
1:37 AM - 03 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
21. When woman were thirsty.
Women demonstrating against Prohibition, 1932
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Women demonstrating against Prohibition, 1932
8:34 AM - 25 Apr 14RetweetFavorite
22. When Lake Mead wasn't a lake yet.
The rarely seen back of the Hoover Dam before it filled with water 1936.
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The rarely seen back of the Hoover Dam before it filled with water 1936.
4:37 AM - 12 May 14RetweetFavorite
23. When the Golden Gate looked like this.
Golden Gate bridge construction, 1937
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Golden Gate bridge construction, 1937
1:37 AM - 16 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
24. When the Hindenburg exploded.
The Hindenburg - May 6, 1937
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The Hindenburg - May 6, 1937
4:37 AM - 27 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
25. When playtime was reduced to this.
Children wearing gas masks while playing, 1941
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Children wearing gas masks while playing, 1941
2:47 PM - 26 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
26. When people sold their babies.
Unwanted babies for sale in Italy, 1940s
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Unwanted babies for sale in Italy, 1940s
10:47 PM - 01 Jul 14RetweetFavorite
27. When oranges cost 1 cent.
Oranges for 1 cent, 1942
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Oranges for 1 cent, 1942
2:37 PM - 29 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
28. When the Hollywood sign still looked like this.
The famous Hollywood sign, which originally said 'Hollywoodland'. The last four letters were removed in 1949.
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The famous Hollywood sign, which originally said 'Hollywoodland'. The last four letters were removed in 1949.
6:41 AM - 18 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
29. When The Grinch was born.
Dr Seuss drawing The Grinch, 1957.
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Dr Seuss drawing The Grinch, 1957.
7:16 PM - 22 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
30. When MLK was arrested.
Martin Luther King Jr. arrested outside a courtroom, 1958
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Martin Luther King Jr. arrested outside a courtroom, 1958
8:34 AM - 29 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
31. When no one had been rocked.
Freddie Mercury 1958
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Freddie Mercury 1958
12:34 PM - 19 May 14RetweetFavorite
32. When airline meals were extravaganzas.
Back when airlines served a full meal in flight, 1958
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Back when airlines served a full meal in flight, 1958
8:34 AM - 19 May 14RetweetFavorite
33. When remote controls were cutting-edge.
Motorola remote control TV, 1962
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Motorola remote control TV, 1962
6:41 AM - 23 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
34. When Nov. 22, 1963, was still a happy day.
Moments before being assassinated in Dallas, Texas in November 1963, President John F. Kennedy Jr. waves to onlookers
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Moments before being assassinated in Dallas, Texas in November 1963, President John F. Kennedy Jr. waves to onlookers
8:47 AM - 19 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
35. When Brandon started kung fu fighting.
Bruce Lee playing with his son Brandon, 1966.
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Bruce Lee playing with his son Brandon, 1966.
6:34 PM - 13 May 14RetweetFavorite
36. When we saw how alone we are.
'Earthrise' over the moon, taken by members of Apollo 8 in 1968
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'Earthrise' over the moon, taken by members of Apollo 8 in 1968
10:47 PM - 07 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
37. When Niagara ran dry.
Niagara falls without water. 1969
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Niagara falls without water. 1969
6:41 AM - 15 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
38. When a few people got together to party.
Opening ceremony of Woodstock, 1969
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Opening ceremony of Woodstock, 1969
10:23 AM - 14 May 14RetweetFavorite
39. When the Beatles crossed the road.
The Beatles crossing Abbey Road, 1969
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The Beatles crossing Abbey Road, 1969
4:41 PM - 07 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
40. When the Jacksons were a happy family.
The Jacksons, 1970.
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The Jacksons, 1970.
5:16 AM - 26 May 14RetweetFavorite
41. When Big Macs cost 65 cents.
McDonalds menu in the early 1970's
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McDonalds menu in the early 1970's
8:34 AM - 18 May 14RetweetFavorite
42. When John turned around and said, "Oh, hello Paul" for the last time.
Last known photo of Lennon and McCartney, 1974
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Last known photo of Lennon and McCartney, 1974
7:16 PM - 21 May 14RetweetFavorite
43. When Steven met Bruce.
Steven Spielberg lying in the mouth of "Bruce the shark" on the set of Jaws, 1975
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Steven Spielberg lying in the mouth of "Bruce the shark" on the set of Jaws, 1975
1:37 AM - 25 May 14RetweetFavorite
44. When the president showed how it's done.
Gerald R. Ford and Pelé, 1975
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Gerald R. Ford and Pelé, 1975
6:34 PM - 03 May 14RetweetFavorite
45. When this movie opened.
Star Wars Opening day, 1977
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Star Wars Opening day, 1977
6:41 AM - 17 May 14RetweetFavorite
46. When the Brat Pack was young.
Tom Cruise, Emilio Estevez, C. Thomas Howell, Patrick Swayze, Ralph Macchio, Rob Lowe and Matt Dillon, 1983
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Tom Cruise, Emilio Estevez, C. Thomas Howell, Patrick Swayze, Ralph Macchio, Rob Lowe and Matt Dillon, 1983
8:23 PM - 16 Apr 14RetweetFavorite
47. When they kissed in Dirty Dancing.
Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in Dirty Dancing, 1987
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Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in Dirty Dancing, 1987
8:34 AM - 20 May 14RetweetFavorite
48. When Jay Z went on vacation.
Jay-Z, before fame, visiting London in 1988
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Jay-Z, before fame, visiting London in 1988
4:41 PM - 25 May 14RetweetFavorite
49. And when Justin met Ryan.
A young Justin Timberlake and Ryan Gosling in 1994. Both members of The Mickey Mouse Club.
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A young Justin Timberlake and Ryan Gosling in 1994. Both members of The Mickey Mouse Club.
4:46 AM - 15 May 14RetweetFavorite