BBC的一个Project,这里的描述是所有照片被摄影师或者新闻发布后所用的Original Caption。
整理起来有点累,但是很有意义,出生在20世纪末的我们错过的历史。
Actress Marilyn Monroe tries to hold down her dress as wind from a subway grate blows it upward during filming of The Seven Year Itch motion picture in Manhattan. September 16, 1954 Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
It's a big change of pace for Sister Magdalene, S.S.C.J., of San Antonio, Tex., as she steps in determinedly to slam the ball in a ball game at the Davenport Ranch, all over the U.S., attending special summer classes at St. Edward's University, were invited to the ranch for a day's outing. They relaxed on their day off and played volleyball as well as baseball. July 2, 1963 Austin, Texas, USA
James Dean!! American actor James Dean reclines in the back of a car in the 1956 motion picture Giant, in which he plays petroleum worker Jett Rink. Edna, Texas, USA
American bandleader and singer Cab Calloway leads an orchestra during a New Year's Ball at the Cotton Club in New York, December 31, 1937 Cotton Club, New York, New York, USA
Louis Armstrong Performing with his Ban
King of Jazz.
Dennis Hopper (with mustache) and Peter Fonda in scene from the movie: 'Easy Rider.' June 30, 1969.
The band The Doors stands on the stairs of a lifeguard tower during a 1969 photo shoot. Members are, from bottom to top, Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robbie Krieger, and John Densmore. Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA
Jimi Hendrix Wearing Necklaces and Satin Shirt 1967 Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. Greatest guitar player ever.
Albert Einstein sticks out his tongue when asked by photographers to smile on the occasion of his 72nd birthday on March 14, 1951. Princeton, New Jersey, USA
photographer Herb Scharfman was as precisely 'on the button' as was the challenger when Rocky Marciano drove his rght mercilessly to the jaw of champion Joe Walcott to knock him from his throne in the 13th round of last night's title fight at Philadelphia's Municipal Stadium. A cloudy spray of water and perspiration makes a partial halo around the head of the champion who was 'ex' eleven seconds later. Note the 'mouse' under Marciano's left eye. Ph: Herb Scharfma. September 23, 1952
The Rockettes, chorus at Radio City Music Hall. November 17, 1937 Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
American jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong plays the trumpet while his wife sits listening, with the Sphinx and one of the pyramids behind her, during a visit to the pyramids at Giza. January 28, 1961 Giza, United Arab Republic of Egypt
4/22/1961-Russ Tamblyn (Center, foreground) and members of his 'Jets' form a moving, swaying wall to taunt three trapped Puerto Rican Boys (l). The Puerto Ricans are members of the rival gang, 'The Sharks. This is one of the dances filmed on the sidewalks of New York City's West Side
Muhammad Ali.At 12-years old Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali) shows his best pugilist stance. 1954 USA
Rope walker Dieter Tasso balances cups and saucers on his head as walks on a slack wire. March 30, 1954 New York, New York, USA
The three Collins siblings, all born on the same day in different years, express different reactions to their cakes. Paul, 4, seems indifferent; 7-year-old Michael puffs up to blow out his candles; and Susan, 2, bursts into tears. February 7, 1958 Oceanside, New York, USA
Death Watch. New York, New York: This was the grim scene outside an amusement arcade in downtown Brooklyn after Tony LaVanchino, 17, (covered body), had been shot to death in a teen gang feud. His friend John Lombardi, 17, wounded in the hand, turns his face away from the police surrounded body. Four youths were captured: among them Carl Cintron is alleged to have fired the shots. February 24, 1959 Brooklyn, New York, New York, USA
Last night a group of Hollywood stars paid a visit to Mel Torme, who is singing at the 'Crescendo,' a night club on the Sunset Strip. Shown in the photo are left to right: Jacques Cernes, Marilyn Monroe, and Mel Torme. Standing are Sammy Davis, Jr., and Milton Greene, Marilyn's escort. This is the first public appearance for Sammy Davis Jr., since the loss of his eye in an auto accident. December 1954 Los Angeles, California, USA
President Kennedy delivers his inauguration speech on January 20, 1961.
With microphone in hand, Mick Jagger, star of the Rolling Stones rock group, sings to some 20,000 ecstatic fans at the Montreal Forum, during a one-night show on the Stones' North American tour. Some 3,000 fans without tickets caused an uproar outside the Forum throwing bottles and stones at police. Thirteen people were arrested when the riot squad cleared the streets. July 17, 1972
Sister Mary Justus of the Sisters of the Sister of Notre Dame and two young friends, who reel to the glory of Ireland's Patron Saint at St. Elizabeth's day nursery here March 14, 1964.
Elvis Presley's landmark TV special was taped in June 1968 and aired December 3, 1968, on NBC.
Jacqueline Onassis and her daughter, Caroline Kennedy, head back to Aristotle Onassis' yacht, Christina, with Aristotle's daughter, Christina (left), after attending Christmas Mass at the Church of the Virgin Mary in this village on the Ionian island of Lefkas. Mrs. Onassis spent her first Greek Christmas with Onassis on the yacht, anchored off his private island of Skorpios. Girl in white coat at extreme left is Tina Onassis, daughter of Ari. December 25, 1968 Nidrion, Greece
Coroner's office personnel wheel the body of film actress Sharon Tate from her home in Bel Air, California, August 9th after she and four others were found murdered. Homicide squads fanned out across Los Angeles August 11th attempting to tie together those slayings and the bizarre deaths of a married couple a dozen miles away. August 9, 1969 Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA
The Concorde supersonic transport lifts off the runway at JFK International Airport. Its first test flights stayed well below the threshold of acceptable noise levels. October 20, 1977. John F. Kennedy International Airport, Long Island, New York, USA
Elizabeth Taylor is shown in a scene from the picture 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.'
Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon ca. 1973
Elvis Presley strikes a pose during a 1977 concert, filmed for a television special, wearing one of his trademark jeweled white jumpsuits. 1977