Beetle Pile-In, 1964
This may look like a random and somewhat silly pic, but it’s actually quite a popular thing for young people to try and pull off in front of the camera. In this photo we can see high school students attempting to squeeze themselves into a Volkswagen Beetle, seeing how many of them they can actually fit inside the vehicle.
Over the years, people have tried to emulate this spirit and pull off the same feat, but this photo remains one of the most amazing ever—as there are no less than 31 teenagers stuffed into this car!
John Glenn Returning From Space, 1962
John Glenn made history in 1962 when he became the first American to orbit the Earth. He set off in the Friendship 7 mission, circling the Earth three times before making a stunning landing in the Atlantic Ocean.
Here we can see members of the U.S. navy surrounding the waterborne aircraft, waiting for the famous astronaut to disembark the vessel. From the wilds of outer space to the ravages of the ocean—this photo is truly a glimpse into one of the most momentous and iconic moments of history.