25 Images That Should Be In History Books

The 60s and 70s were a period of revolution, both political and cultural. The world changed a lot in a short period of time, as is evidenced by these incredible photos that show history in the making.

The Beatles Play “Ed Sullivan”

Beatlemania ruled throughout the 1960s, kicked off in large part thanks to their performance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” on February 9, 1964. Having already conquered their home country, the band now spearheaded The British Invasion, a cultural movement that saw a renewed worldwide interest in UK fashion and music.

NASA Computer Engineer in 1955

Anne Easley was a computer engineer and mathematician at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, which is now known as NASA.

Her life story is one of great inspiration, as she was one of only four African American employees at NASA at the time and she managed to lead the institution into the future despite the drawbacks of racial segregation.

The First Boeing 747 Was Built

The Boeing 747 ushered in a new era of international travel, making trips across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans far more convenient. The plane was first shown off in a special press event on September 30 1968, at which time this photo was taken.

Hugo Gernsback Wears Television Glasses

Hugo Gernsback was a pioneer in the genre of science-fiction, and he even named the genre himself. The invention that he is seen wearing is called “teleyeglasses.” They included a tiny screen for each eye that displayed 3D images.

The invention was made in 1963, and Gernsback also invented items like battery-powered portable mirrors and hair removal devices.