The differences between back then and nowadays headshots are significant. Just by looking at the famous one of Sarah Silverman, it is clear that a lot of progress has been made in photography and in Hollywood. Saying that some things remain exactly the same.
It was never easy for young actors to get cast during auditions, so they had to go through the hard way like all the others before they became famous. They regularly heard the word NO much more than they did the word YES and. This image is a headshot of Sarah Silverman, who said that she remembered the day this was taken very clearly. The photographer gave her his blazer so she looked more mature.
Muhammad Ali & Mike Tyson
Muhammad Ali is considered one of the greatest boxers ever, if not THE greatest. Saying that, Mike Tyson is not far behind. They fought at different times and never opposed each other. This rare photo of Ali and Tyson was published on Tyson's Instagram page. All he wrote was "Still a Fan," which basically says it all.
During their careers, Ali fought in over 500 rounds, while Tyson participated in only 200. Muhamad Ali was known as one whose aim was to knock down and embarrass his opponent. They are incomparable; however, each left a significant mark on American sports history.
The Karshorter Racecourse
In this photo, German soldiers try to practice at the Karshorter Racecourse in Berlin in 1935. In fact, they did not only train themselves, but they also trained their horses to stay still and not be disturbed by the sound of gunshots. This was only to make sure that they did not end up panicking during combat.
Although standing on the horse's saddle with both feet was not a common act, they usually kept one foot in a stirrup. When mechanized warfare following WWI was introduced, soldiers no longer had any use for their horses. However, the German reign and the Soviets still used millions of horses in their military operations in WWII.
Ham the Chimp
The first attempt to send a chimpanzee up into space is a familiar story. The ape's name was Ham, also known as Ham the Astrochimp. On January 31st, 1961 Ham was launched into space from Cape Canaveral and thankfully returned back to Earth unharmed except for a small bruise on his nose.
Ham's journey was part of Project Mercury, a U.S. space program, and lasted only 16 minutes. This was part of an experiment that was meant to clear the final hurdles before launching the first human astronaut into space. Ham lived happily for a further 22 years in The National Zoo.
The Birthday Procession of Queen Elizabeth
When it comes to British customs and tradition, one has to be aware of the rules on how to faint with grace. In 1970, during the Birthday Procession of Queen Elizabeth, one of the soldiers passed out, presumably because it can get very hot wearing the traditional uniform, and they are also obliged to lock their knees while standing.
Trooping the Colour, the annual parade celebrating the monarch's birthday, involved the king or queen riding around the many troops presented before them. The queen is seen here inspecting the troops from the back as part of the traditional ceremony. The camera froze this scene, creating historical (and hysterical) moments in history.