During the 1980s and 1990s, every Hollywood picture opened with a lion. Here’s a rare photo of the MGM lion rehearsing the famous whine that indicated the movie was about to begin. This was released in the studio in 1928. Now, the lion was not just any lion. He had a name and personality, and he was an undetachable part of the film industry.
The MGM Studios used to name all of the lions they used while making movies; however, they were all called Leo. The only one that had a different name was the one that was used in the movie openings, and he was named Jack.
Democracy in Afghanistan
This photo is a rare moment in History. Higher education, access to public transportation, and a professional career were still part of Afghanistan women. In those days, women were not supervised by their husbands, and unlike today, they were able to wear Western clothing. Since this photo was taken, many things have changed.
From the late days of the 1980s until the early days of the 1990s, the regime in Afghanistan changed, and almost all women's rights were taken away from them and outlawed by the new leaders of the country. This photo also reflects how extreme Afghanistan has become and how women are considered second-class citizens.
The Winter War
Also known as The Winter War, the riots between Russia and Finland took place between 1939 and 1949 and are not much spoken of because it was another battle in the Second World War. The former Soviet invasion suffered many losses, and although it was considered stronger than Finland, it managed to make little headway. This next photograph is of Finnish troops on skis marching toward the front.
The cold weather was not a threat to the soldiers on either side and even in the most severe conditions, the troops were loyal to their homeland. Many soldiers on both sides ended up as casualties due to severe cold weather that was unsuited for human living.
The Cape Canaveral Missile Test Annex
The Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is a headquarters located near the Patric Space Force Base in Florida. Numerous American space explorations were launched from there, including the first U.S. astronaut in orbit. In September of 1962, the Cape Canaveral Missile Test Annex took place, and some rare photos were shot.
The controversial relationship between John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon John was no secret. In 1962, the two weren't as close as the president and his vice ought to be, so seeing the two in this photo so close to one another is definitely rare. There aren't too many photos out there showing the two so close.
The Atomic Bomb Testing
The Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) was once known as the Nevada Test Site (NTS), where nuclear tests were conducted. Between 1951 and 1992, more than 1000 tests were accomplished, 900 of them being performed underground. This rare photo shows o testing site in the mid-50s of the last century.
Mannequins were used regularly on these sites and were dressed in different clothing and accessories. It was important to evaluate the impact and effect of nuclear weapons, and at the time, this was the most efficient way. The 1990s saw the last of these tests, as they didn't simulate reality anymore.