On October 28, 1956, Elvis Presley, the “King of Rock and Roll” got a polio vaccine on TV. This led to a huge increase in the number of vaccinations (and a huge decline in death and disability). In the 1950s polio was the biggest threat to children around the globe. In America alone, the virus infected more than 60.000 children, with around 3000 deaths.
On October 28, 1956, Elvis Presley, the “King of Rock and Roll” got a polio vaccine on TV. This led to a huge increase in the number of vaccinations (and a huge decline in death and disability).
In 1960, French photographer Paul Slade followed the steps of Jane Fonda, then 22-year-old, around New York City. The young actress at the time was taking the courses at the Actors Studio with Lee Strasberg, and performed in the play There was a Little Girl, directed by Joshua Logan, on Broadway.
Below are 23 fascinating photographs of a young Fonda relaxing in her apartment, taking dance classes, walking on the streets of New York, working at Hicks & Son.
In 1960, French photographer Paul Slade followed the steps of Jane Fonda, then 22-year-old, around New York City.
PAMELA Anderson has married for the fifth time, tying the knot to movie mogul Jon Peters. The pair wed in an intimate Malibu ceremony yesterday - with the couple first dating over 30 years ago.
PAMELA Anderson has married for the fifth time, tying the knot to movie mogul Jon Peters. The pair wed in an intimate Malibu ceremony yesterday - with the couple first dating over 30 years ago.
Famous American singer, actor and fashion icon Cher dated Tom Cruise in 1985. Tom Cruise was 23 and Cher was 39 back then. Cher dished about her romance with Tom Cruise in an interview with Oprah in 2008. Back then Tom was still getting used to stardom, “He was shy,” she said. “He said he felt like such a boob in school and nobody talked to him.., It could have been a great big romance, because I was crazy for him.”
Famous American singer, actor and fashion icon Cher dated Tom Cruise in 1985. Tom Cruise was 23 and Cher was 39 back then.
Divorce can be ugly, but celebs Jason Momoa, Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz have shown that, if you make the effort, it can result in even more love. That’s right Bonet’s new husband, Momoa, and her ex-husband, Kravitz, have developed quite the bromance and now they even have matching rings to prove it.
Divorce can be ugly, but celebs Jason Momoa, Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz have shown that, if you make the effort, it can result in even more love.
Celebrities - they photobomb just like us! When you have imagined an encounter with your favorite celeb it probably involves you nervously walking up to them to gingerly ask for an autograph and a picture, but that's not how it went for the people in this list. No need to ask for a photo when they will willingly jump into a selfie shot without asking.
Celebrities - they photobomb just like us! When you have imagined an encounter with your favorite celeb it probably involves you nervously walking up to them to gingerly ask for an autograph and a...
Mia Aflalo is only 5-years-old and has already made her mark on the fashion market and the internet, thanks to her naturally long, beautiful hair. Born in Tel Aviv, Israel, the young girl has racked up 53.2k Instagram followers and been featured in British Vogue.
Mia Aflalo is only 5-years-old and has already made her mark on the fashion market and the internet, thanks to her naturally long, beautiful hair.
Sometimes personalities leave their mark on the popular culture and Marilyn Monroe is one of those unforgettable names. The iconic beauty still has many fans collecting her memorabilia, so when the news about some never before published pictures came around, people were incredibly interested.
The newly found images will go to the Heritage’s Entertainment auction.
Sometimes personalities leave their mark on the popular culture and Marilyn Monroe is one of those unforgettable names.
It’s already crazy enough to think that these celebrities were pulling in millions before they were even 10 years old, but to then find out that they’ve either blown all of that money or struggle to follow that success in their adult years seems rather bizarre, right? Find out the 15 celebs who made more cash in their younger years than they do now. You might be surprised.
It’s already crazy enough to think that these celebrities were pulling in millions before they were even 10 years old, ...
At 17, it’s safe to say that Ura, a pretty white Scottish Fold cat in Japan, has lived a long and plentiful life. However, she hasn’t lost her spunk just yet – this Internet star still has a devoted 24,000-strong fan base on her Twitter and blog, and dresses up in cute costumes like bowties and bunny ears.
At 17, it’s safe to say that Ura, a pretty white Scottish Fold cat in Japan, has lived a long and plentiful life.
It always sucks when your favorite star retires. You favorite singer stops putting out albums, or your favorites character from a show gets killed off... The good thing about fighters is that they're naturally pretty restless, and retirement isn't really a thing. Here are 11 fighters who made the leap to the silver screen. Sure, it's not as cool as legitimate fighting, but it's close enough.
It always sucks when your favorite star retires. You favorite singer stops putting out albums, or your favorites character from a show gets killed off...
It's hard to believe that wild and eccentric celebrities like Miley Cyrus and Shia LaBeouf were once fresh-faced Disney stars. Thanks to these gifs by Fractl, we can see the gradual transformations of these former Disney employees in just 6 seconds.
It's hard to believe that wild and eccentric celebrities like Miley Cyrus and Shia LaBeouf were once fresh-faced Disney stars.
The Star Wars universe is no more than a fantastic dream to most people, but for at least one day, Jennifer and her hubby Joshua got to live the dream by having a Star Wars-themed wedding reception to celebrate their special day. It all began with two Stormtroopers, who greeted guests and escorted the bride and groom. There, they were greeted by a cake topped with Star Wars vehicles. Guests sat at tables with labels like “Rebel,” “Droid” and “Twi’Lek” and were given lightsabers to dance with.
The Star Wars universe is no more than a fantastic dream to most people, but for at least one day, Jennifer and her hubby Joshua got to live the dream by having a Star Wars- ...
This kid's parents made their son a Star Wars AT-AT Walker bed. It all began as a basic, rough outline of what the giant machine looked like in the movie.
This kid's parents made their son a Star Wars AT-AT Walker bed. It all began as a basic, rough outline of what the giant machine looked like in the movie.
Latvia-born singer and model Viktoria Modesta released her first music video on Channel 4, in which she gorgeously struts her bionic-looking leg. Being the first widely-known leg amputee pop star, she is a true inspiration to many.
Latvia-born singer and model Viktoria Modesta released her first music video on Channel 4, in which she gorgeously struts her bionic-looking leg.
Don’t worry; though it is all in the name of art as this transformation has been for his current role.
Don’t worry; though it is all in the name of art as this transformation has been for his current role.
People sure enjoy combining the old and the new. Naturally someone decided to combine the actors and actresses from the old Star Trek with the ones from new Star Trek. The results were surprisingly attractive!
People sure enjoy combining the old and the new. Naturally someone decided to combine the actors and actresses from the old Star Trek with the ones from new Star Trek.