20 Images Where History Absolutely Comes Alive

zachnading Published 03/10/2023 in Funny

History is so fascinating because it's a chance to look back and find out where we went wrong. On the other hand we can try to replicate our successes.

Thanks to History Daily, yo-yo - we've collected some of the most intriguing photos from iconic moments throughout our past. Whether that's pop culture, politics, sports, you name it, we've got the pics.

We can always learn something new from looking back through the history books. We hope you enjoy these historical photos.

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1.
1963, two girls find better things to look at than paintings at the San Francisco Museum of Art.
2.
Germany, 1930. The first ever Aldi's grocery store opens.
3.
An ATARI demo station from 1971.
4.
The first ever ticket sold to Disneyland.
5.
1947, Empire State Building.
6.
Drew Carey in the Marine Corps reserves.
7.
The day after Elvis Presley died was the day that the most flowers were ever sold in a single day, in U.S. history.
8.
The Harley Davidson graveyard in Peru.
9.
Jack Nicholson relaxing on set of 'The Shining.'
10.
1975, skater Jay Adams.
11.
Johnny Cash eating a cake on the ground.
12.
Paul Stanley with his parents.
13.
A preserved loaf of bread discovered at Pompeii.
14.
Detroit in the 1960s was hot. This 'swim-mobile' was meant to help keep kids cool.
15.
This train accident in Paris, 1895.
16.
1969 Wrought-iron Beetle, AKA the Wedding Car.
17.
Author J.R.R. Tolkien enjoying his greenhouse.
18.
1980, Mount St. Helens erupting.
19.
Overhead view of the vastness of Woodstock '69.
20.
1941, a Reindeer looks on as WWII has commenced.

1.
1963, two girls find better things to look at than paintings at the San Francisco Museum of Art.
2.
Germany, 1930. The first ever Aldi's grocery store opens.
3.
An ATARI demo station from 1971.
4.
The first ever ticket sold to Disneyland.
5.
1947, Empire State Building.
6.
Drew Carey in the Marine Corps reserves.
7.
The day after Elvis Presley died was the day that the most flowers were ever sold in a single day, in U.S. history.
8.
The Harley Davidson graveyard in Peru.
9.
Jack Nicholson relaxing on set of 'The Shining.'
10.
1975, skater Jay Adams.
11.
Johnny Cash eating a cake on the ground.
12.
Paul Stanley with his parents.
13.
A preserved loaf of bread discovered at Pompeii.
14.
Detroit in the 1960s was hot. This 'swim-mobile' was meant to help keep kids cool.
15.
This train accident in Paris, 1895.
16.
1969 Wrought-iron Beetle, AKA the Wedding Car.
17.
Author J.R.R. Tolkien enjoying his greenhouse.
18.
1980, Mount St. Helens erupting.
19.
Overhead view of the vastness of Woodstock '69.
20.
1941, a Reindeer looks on as WWII has commenced.