Photos from Times History Stood Still
The world today is hyperconnected, so we can know exactly what's going on on the other side of the world in a matter of seconds. And honestly, it's a bit overwhelming. But before smartphones and the internet, big news knew how to travel around the world to shake everyone to their cores.
Aside from the many, many wars we've witnessed in human history, other news were so big that everyone had to stop what they were doing and pay attention, because life wasn't going to be the same anymore. From scientific discoveries to laws, and even unique sports events, all eyes were on these happenings.
So, here are photos from times history stood still and everyone was watching it unfold.
Pathfinder lands on Mars
And takes amazing pictures of the surface of the red planet.
The O.J. Simpson Trial
The football player and movie star was at the peak of his career, so his trial became a worldwide phenomenon where race played a huge part.
Michael Jackson's Death
He was preparing for the last tour of his career, so the news hit hard among fans of the King of Pop.
Lady Di's Wedding
Watched by millions on TV, like everything she did before and after.
The Great Depression
An economic crisis like no other pushed countries to completely change their models to survive, leaving a lot of people behind.
Dolly the Sheep
In the '90s, scientists cloned a sheep, opening the doors to even more scientific discoveries in the years to come.
Charles Lindbergh Flight Across the Atlantic
Charles Lindbergh was the first to fly from New York to Paris, crossing the entire Atlantic Ocean, on his own, in 1927.
Challenger Disaster
In 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds into its flight, killing the crew in an instant. The launch was covered by the media, and lots of people attended the event, only to witness the horror.
First TV Commercial
In 1941, regular TV broadcasting landed in the US, and the first 10-second commercial was shown. It was this very same image, with just a phrase at the end.
Obama's Inauguration
The first African-American US president starred in the most live-streamed event in Internet history at the time, and the whole world was watching.
Bill Clinton's Scandal
Where were you when Bill Clinton admitted to causing "pain in his marriage"?
Chilean Mining Accident
33 Chilean miners were trapped inside a mine after a cave-in and had to survive for more than two months while communicating with the authorities on the outside.
The Beatles land on the US
The Beatles leveled up after being featured on The Ed Sullivan Show and took the concept of fame to a whole new dimension.
Waco Siege
A siege that lasted for months and resulted in many deaths shook the entire world as more information was revealed about the cult known as the Branch Davidians.
Space Race
In 1957, the Soviet Union launched the Sputnik I satellite, starting the Space Race that would end years later with the first man on the moon.