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On this day in 1991, an overwhelming majority (92,3%) of Ukrainians voted in favor of independence.

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On this day in 1991, an overwhelming majority (92,3%) of Ukrainians voted in favor of independence.

Sophia Loren arrives to the Lido Film Festival in Venice, Italy, 26 of August to 7 of September 1958

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Sophia Loren arrives to the Lido Film Festival in Venice, Italy, 26 of August to 7 of September 1958

Fiji men who had taken bodybuilding pose for a photo with the gym instructor showing their progress, Circa 1919. Text in photo of origin.

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Fiji men who had taken bodybuilding pose for a photo with the gym instructor showing their progress, Circa 1919. Text in photo of origin.

Marilyn Monroe in Banff during her visit in 1953

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Marilyn Monroe in Banff during her visit in 1953

On May 10, 1944, the crew of damaged B-17F Flying Fortress "Patches" were forced to bail out at 22,500 feet over Wiener Neustadt, Austria, due to severe damage sustained during a mission; 8 crewmen became POWs, while 2 were KIA.

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On May 10, 1944, the crew of damaged B-17F Flying Fortress "Patches" were forced to bail out at 22,500 feet over Wiener Neustadt, Austria, due to severe damage sustained during a mission; 8 crewmen became POWs, while 2 were KIA.

Alleged alien abductees Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker in 1973. (1050x815)

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Alleged alien abductees Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker in 1973. (1050x815)

Rare photo of Khairallah Talfah, uncle & father-in-law of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, 1960's. Talfah did time in prison for working with the Nazi's & taught a young Saddam that "Persians, Jews, & flies" were gods 3 mistakes, a phrase Saddam displayed on his desk for much of his life (1004x737)

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Rare photo of Khairallah Talfah, uncle & father-in-law of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, 1960's. Talfah did time in prison for working with the Nazi's & taught a young Saddam that "Persians, Jews, & flies" were gods 3 mistakes, a phrase Saddam displayed on his desk for much of his life (1004x737)

Superman in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. New York City, November 21, 1940

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Superman in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. New York City, November 21, 1940

Two women sitting next storefront, in the city of Belgrade - Yugoslavia, during the late 1980s.

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Two women sitting next storefront, in the city of Belgrade - Yugoslavia, during the late 1980s.

Argentine military on a Soviet BELAZ dump truck captured from the British during the 1982 war for the Falkland Islands

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Argentine military on a Soviet BELAZ dump truck captured from the British during the 1982 war for the Falkland Islands

German soldiers entering a Soldatenbordell in Brest, France (1940). The building is a former synagog (7105x4724)

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German soldiers entering a Soldatenbordell in Brest, France (1940). The building is a former synagog (7105x4724)

Alma Rose, violinist and niece of composer Gustav Mahler, in 1930 (age 24); 15 years later she was conductor of the Auschwitz women's orchestra and commanded so much respect from the SS that over 40 of the musicians survived thanks to her efforts - only 3 died in camp, including herself

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Alma Rose, violinist and niece of composer Gustav Mahler, in 1930 (age 24); 15 years later she was conductor of the Auschwitz women's orchestra and commanded so much respect from the SS that over 40 of the musicians survived thanks to her efforts - only 3 died in camp, including herself

Bonnie Haim with her husband and son shortly before she disappeared in 1993. (640x496)

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Bonnie Haim with her husband and son shortly before she disappeared in 1993. (640x496)

People watching policeman inspect long hair. Seoul, 1971. Those caught had their hair cut on spot.

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People watching policeman inspect long hair. Seoul, 1971. Those caught had their hair cut on spot.

Aftermath of the Cinema Rex terrorist attack in which 400+ people were burned alive. Iran, August 1978

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Aftermath of the Cinema Rex terrorist attack in which 400+ people were burned alive. Iran, August 1978

Nazi diplomats presenting Ford with the "Grand Cross of the German Eagle". From left to right: Fritz Hailer, German vice-consul in Detroit; Henry Ford; Karl Kapp, German consul in Cleveland 1938.

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Nazi diplomats presenting Ford with the "Grand Cross of the German Eagle". From left to right: Fritz Hailer, German vice-consul in Detroit; Henry Ford; Karl Kapp, German consul in Cleveland 1938.

A group of men sitting next to each other in a trench. WWI, 1914

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A group of men sitting next to each other in a trench. WWI, 1914

Door to a temple in French Indochina, 2 boys can be seen close by it, 1916.

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Door to a temple in French Indochina, 2 boys can be seen close by it, 1916.

A nurse from the Health Corps instructs village women on methods and forms of birth control. Iran, 1960s .

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A nurse from the Health Corps instructs village women on methods and forms of birth control. Iran, 1960s .

A B-57 Canberra overlooking a nuclear detonation during Operation Hardtack - Marshall Islands, July 12th 1958

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A B-57 Canberra overlooking a nuclear detonation during Operation Hardtack - Marshall Islands, July 12th 1958