Historical Moments That Sound Fake, But Were Real
Throughout history, events have occurred that seem unreal, yet they did happen, proving that certain events were not fiction. There are historical situations that seem absurd, even ridiculous, but surprise us when we look at them closely.
In the following collection of images, you can see a Chinese American wearing a sign to avoid harassment in the 1940s, and former President Eisenhower advising new President Johnson in 1963, the day after JFK's assassination.
There are also historical events that seem unbelievable, such as when Ibolya Csák, a Hungarian Jew, won the gold medal in the women's high jump at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Nazi Germany, or Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi sobbing during the funeral of Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1970.
These stories showcase historical moments that will surprise and amaze you, offering an incredible journey through time to recall historical events.
November 30, 1939
Soviet leadership sign a treaty with Finnish Democratic Republic the day Moscow started the Winter War with Finland, November 30, 1939.
Italy, March 1944
Soldiers from the German Army with their weapons and ammunition, walking past an abandoned 'Elefant' heavy tank destroyer on the Anzio Front in Italy, March 1944.
Eisenhower & Johnson
Former President Eisenhower advises new President Johnson, day after JFK's assassination, 1963.
American Soldier, 1945
WWII American soldier with local French child, Europe, 1945.
December 1942
US Soldiers with the 132nd Infantry Regiment tasked with occupying the Grassy Knoll (Mount Austen) on Guadalcanal get resupplied with ammunition on the rear slope of Hill 35, December 1942.
Ho Chi Minh
Troops walk the Ho Chi Minh Trail in the Truong Son Mountains, which form the 750-mile-long spine of Vietnam, stretching along much of the country’s western border.
Theodore Roosevelt & Cândido Rondon
Theodore Roosevelt and Cândido Rondon stand at the newly christened “Rio Roosevelt” during their perilous expedition through the Amazon rainforest, 1914.
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House during construction in 1966. It wouldn’t be completed until 1973.
Rama IX, 1950
The coronation procession of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, titled Rama IX, 1950. Rama reigned for 70 years starting in 1946, the 3rd longest verifiable reign of a sovereign monarch in human history.
Sobhuza II, 1968
Sobhuza II, King of Swaziland (modern day Eswatini) giving a speech celebrating his countries independence from Britain in 1968.
Society of Atheists
Public burning of icons by the Society of Atheists (1927 - 1929).
Franklin D. Roosevelt
In 1941, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his famous Day of Infamy speech to a joint session of Congress a day after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Muammar Gaddafi, 1970
Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi sobbing during the funeral of Egyptian President Gamal Abdel-Nasser, 1970.
John Lennon, 1980
John Lennon signing a copy of his album for Mark David Chapman, who five hours later would kill him. December 8th, 1980.
Eliat, Israel
Israeli Defense Force raises a handmade Ink Flag of Israel on the shore of the Gulf of Aqaba near the end of the Arab-Israeli War. March 5, 1949. Eliat, Israel.
1936 Summer Olympics
Ibolya Csák, a Hungarian Jew who won the gold medal at the women’s high jump in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany.
Hitler & Mussolini
Hitler says goodbye to Mussolini (they will never meet to again). Germany, 1944.
Burma, February 28, 1945
British mortars in action during the fighting for Meiktila in Burma, February 28, 1945.
1940s
A Chinese American wearing a sign to avoid harassment, 1940s.
Battle of the Hürtgen Forest, December 1944
A 4th Infantry Division GI slogs his way through the unrelenting mud during the Battle of the Hürtgen Forest, December 1944.