After Mom’s Death, Woman Leaves Sister 3 Dollar Bills and a Note as Her Inheritance – Story of the Day

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When Julia and Helga’s father passed away, Helga fought their mother, Mrs. Hanson, for the inheritance. She said some horrible things, and Julie and Mrs. Hanson came up with a shocking plan to teach her a huge lesson.

“HOW DARE YOU?” Helga screamed at her mother, Mrs. Hanson, over the phone. Julia heard the entire thing from the kitchen, even though her mother was using the telephone in the living room and it wasn’t on speakerphone. Julia’s sister was angry that her mother had decided her will.

She would leave Helga 30% of the estate, while Julia would receive everything else. It wasn’t an equal division, but Mrs. Hanson felt that Julia deserved the money more than Helga because they had a better relationship. Helga and her husband had always been greedy and selfish, visiting or calling them only when they wanted something.

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But the older woman was being generous. At first, Helga would not receive anything due to how she spoke to her mother. However, they recently had a set of twin babies at a relatively old age, as Helga was 47 and her husband was 51. Therefore, Mrs. Hanson decided to give her something. Unfortunately, Helga was not happy about it.

“Helga, please don’t yell,” Mrs. Hanson told her daughter on the phone and watched as Julia approached. She decided to put the call on speakerphone from then on.

“I knew you would see reason, Julia. Our mother was so obstinate.”

“MOTHER! You can’t just give everything to Julia! She doesn’t even have children. Don’t you care about the twins? They deserve their share of the money!” Helga exclaimed, not knowing that Julia was listening.

“Helga, it doesn’t matter whether Julia has kids or not. She sacrificed so much of her life to take care of your father and me, whereas you didn’t. Also, you’re married. You have a support system. On the other hand, this is my money, and I get to decide who receives it,” Mrs. Hanson reasoned. But this wasn’t the answer Helga wanted.

“I DON’T CARE WHAT JULIA HAS DONE! YOU KNOW WHAT? I CAN’T WAIT FOR YOU TO DIE, AND I’LL SUE FOR MY SHARE! GOODBYE!” Helga screamed spitefully and ended the call abruptly.

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Mrs. Hanson placed her forehead on her hand and breathed deeply. Julia was finally angry, but she couldn’t show it. She couldn’t believe her sister would say something so horrible to their mother.

“Mom, she’s just angry. She didn’t mean that,” lied Julia to console her mother, but Mrs. Hanson knew the truth. Helga meant it and would fight tooth and nail for a more significant share in the will. Luckily, their lawyer in Washington D.C. told them that as long as Helga received something, she wouldn’t be able to contest it.

Over the next few months, Helga called several times to persuade Mrs. Hanson to change her will. These conversations always ended in huge fights that took a serious toll on the older woman, and Julia became even angrier at her sister.

Finally, their mother died, and Helga made a scene at the funeral, pretending to be in so much distress over her passing. Fortunately, most relatives knew her real character, although they didn’t know how awful she had been during the last few months of Mrs. Hanson’s life.

After the funeral, Helga started calling Julia about the money. They both received their share, but it seemed like her sister was now going to be nasty to Julia until she complied and gave her some more money.

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Finally, Julia came up with a plan. During one phone call, she revealed her idea to Helga. “Ok, listen. I want to move to New York, so I’m going to sell Mom’s house for good. I’ll give you 50% of the sale, although the house is in my name. Does this seem fair?” she asked her sister.

“Oh, that’s fantastic, Julia! Thank you! I knew you would see reason. Our mother was so obstinate. You’re the best aunt to the twins ever. I swear this is all for their future,” Helga gushed over the phone. Julia didn’t know if she was genuinely planning on putting the money towards her children, but it didn’t matter because Julia was lying.

The sale of the house went quickly because it was located in a pretty great area of the capital, and there were tons of buyers. Helga was salivating at the idea of receiving half of the house sale. Julia thought she didn’t deserve it at all.

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“Ok, I’m going to place your part of the money in a bank account, and I’ll send you the details later. Is that alright?” Julia asked her sister when they had coffee right before she left for New York.

“Of course! Of course! Though, I’m going to miss you so much!” Helga said with a smile that Julia didn’t trust at all.

“Cool, well, goodbye,” Julia replied, standing up and giving her sister the most awkward hug in the world. But Helga placed all her acting chops on the embrace, pretending like she was indeed going to miss her sister.

A week after Julia left the state, she finally sent her sister the details to the safety deposit box.

“Your sister couldn’t just wire the money to our account?” Helga’s husband asked, thinking this procedure odd.

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“She’s an idiot. You know that. I’ll go to the bank right now and check things out,” Helga responded, smiling cattily.

But at the bank, she was taken to the safety deposit box and saw three $1 bills inside it. “That’s all?” she asked aloud and finally noticed the note inside next to the bills. It read: “That’s all you deserve.”

Helga’s screams and cries were heard through the entire bank that day. But Julia had blocked her, and they never saw each other again.

Whoopi Goldberg storms off set as The View co-hosts weigh in on Miranda Lambert drama

A fiery debate erupted on Tuesday’s episode of ABC’s The View, sparked by a recent viral video of country star Miranda Lambert, 39, who interrupted her July 15 Las Vegas concert to criticize fans for taking selfies during her performance.

Co-hosts Sunny Hostin, 54, and Whoopi Goldberg, 67, found themselves on opposite sides of the argument.

“If I paid $757 for tickets, I’m going to take as many selfies as I want,” insisted Sunny, backing the right of concertgoers to snap pictures during performances.

Whoopi Goldberg gets into a heated argument

Whoopi countered this sentiment by fiercely advocating for respect towards performers. “If you’re going to spend $750 to come to my concert, then give me the respect of watching me while I do my thing, or don’t come,” she asserted, adding a dramatic touch to the debate by abruptly getting up from her seat and heading towards the audience

On her way, Whoopi addressed Sunny’s preference for preserving concert memories through photos. “Turn on the television, girl,” she retorted.

The unexpected departure left her co-hosts stunned, as she approached a 91-year-old woman in the audience, intending to take a selfie.

The unexpected turn of events resulted in laughter and added a jovial note to the debate, serving as a segue into a commercial break.

The original controversy began when Miranda paused her concert to chide attendees for “taking selfies” instead of listening to her performance.

Captured in a TikTok video, the star can be seen halting her ballad, requesting her pianist to stop playing. Addressing her audience, she commented, “These girls are worried about their selfie and not listening to the song,” adding that it was: “[expetive] her off.”Miranda Lambert calls out fans for taking selfies during her show

Miranda Lambert calls out fans for taking selfies during her show

Miranda Lambert divided opinion with her reaction

Her rebuke resulted in a few fans exiting the venue, with one audible comment: “Let’s go — you don’t do that to fans.” Adela Calin, one of the women reprimanded by Miranda, expressed her feelings to NBC News.

She compared the experience to being at school, feeling scolded by a teacher, and commented that Miranda made them feel like they were “young, immature, and vain.”

Miranda Lambert on stage in a black and pink outfit

Despite the backlash, some fans continue to voice their support for the country star. Lindsey, a concert attendee, defended Miranda in a comment on a post promoting animal safety and responsible pet ownership: “Team @mirandalambert she owes no one an apology. Saw it all first hand and those girls had taken 1000 selfies before she finally had had enough.”

NFL reporter confirms passing of 2-year-old daughter after cancer diagnosis

NFL reporter Doug Kyed has revealed that his two-year-old daughter has passed away, nine months following her heartbreaking leukemia diagnosis.

As per reports, little Hallie Kyed was dealt the shocking blow in April 2023. Her father Doug, who works for the Boston Herald, shared on Instagram that his daughter had lost her fight on January 2021.

Kyed revealed that things had taken a turn for the worse after Hallie relapsed following a bone marrow transplant.

“I’m choosing to stay positive,” the reporter said at the time.

“Hallie has beaten every single obstacle that AML has thrown her so far. This will absolutely be her toughest test, but if anyone can topple it, it’s our fierce little Hallie Bear.“

Even so, Doug admitted they that “knew the prognosis was poor when she relapsed after her bone marrow transplant, so the whole family spent special time at the hospital last week, but we held out hope for remission because of how brave, strong and resilient Hallie had been through her entire nine-month battle with acute myeloid leukemia and all of its complications.”

As per the American Cancer Society, acute myeloid leukemia starts in the bone marrow but moves quickly into the blood. Thereafter it can spread to the lymph nodes, the liver, the spleen and central nervous system.

Speaking to the Boston Herald, Doug said that he had spent almost half his nights at Boston’s Children Hospital since his daughter’s diagnosis last year.

“My wife and I have switched off between caring for Hallie and our 5-year-old, Olivia, at home,” he explained.

Doug’s wife Jen, meanwhile, described the feeling of losing her daughter as having a hole in her heart.

“There is a giant hole in my heart and the pain is excruciating,” Jen Kyed shared. “I will never understand why or how something so horrible can happen.”

Rest in peace, Hallie.

Reba McEntire makes very surprising confession about her son Shelby

Reba McEntire, a aopular musician and actress, is adored for her down-to-earth personality.

This mindset did not result from her country background but rather was contrived to sell CDs.

Recently in an interview, she made a rare disclosure regarding family life, and her country lifestyle would also have a significant impact on how she raised her one and only kid.

Reba is among those uncommon musical treasures because she is genuinely so laid-back and genuine. The 67-year-old music legend was up on a ranch in Chockie, Oklahoma, and is unabashedly a country girl.

She participated in a family band and helped with the cattle when she was not in school. Reba loved barrel racing, and both her father and grandfather were famous rodeo champions.

Many of the ideals Reba maintained with her throughout her life came from her upbringing in the country.

“Mama and Daddy always said to me, ‘If you tell somebody you’re going to be somewhere at a certain time, you show up,” she told People.

“That’s the way I was raised.”

In 1990, she had just given birth to her son Shelby and was already tremendously well-known. In spite of having a famous mother, she was aware that she would need to exercise caution in order to raise him properly.

During the time of raising Shelby, Reba faced some difficult choices but remained true to her principles.

“When we would play games or cards, I’d never let Shelby win,” she said.

“He wouldn’t have learned anything that way. I always told Shelby, ‘I’ll always love you, but I want other people to like you. So don’t be a little jerk. Don’t be a spoiled brat.’”

Shelby, who is now a race car driver, was brought up by the GRAMMY Award-winning singer and her ex-husband, Narvel Blackstock, to appreciate others and to understand that no one is superior to another.

“A lot of people have told me you would never know (he) had been blessed with the life he was given,” she said.

Additionally, McEntire has acknowledged that, prior to having her son, she was a little more egotistical herself. She tried to spend as much time with him as she could.

“I had the best nannies, and I took him on the road with me,” she said. “When I couldn’t, I would fly home after a concert, get him up in the morning, take him to school and pick him up. We’d play until I had to fly out again for a concert that night. I wanted to be with Shelby. Still do.”

The country music diva has also been transparent about her son’s ADHD. When he was younger, he could hardly get through a book; now, in his 30s, he reads voraciously.

”He’s always trying to improve and do better. His daddy did a great job too. Shelby is a gift from God to me. We’re very close. I was a very self-centered person to a degree before Shelby. But then there’s a little character who you are given the job to protect and nurture and love and teach, so all the attention’s not on you anymore.”

Reba was especially happy for her son when he recently wed his future wife Marissa. The couple wed at Walt Disney World, and the ceremony had a fairytale-like feel about it.

What do you think Reba’s parenting approach? Comment below and let us know!

It’s been a rough few years for Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell has to be one of the most famous names in the music industry. Thanks to his talent and sense for business, he made millions over the years.

Had it not been for this man and his reality shows involving discovering music talents, we would have probably never heard of One Direction or Kelly Clarkson.

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Simon started his career as a music producer, consultant, and scout during the 80’s, but came to public prominence in 2001 as a judge on Pop Idol. The show was a huge success, so Simon went a step further and created The X Factor and Got Talent franchises which are extremely popular in a huge number of countries throughout the world.

He was named one of the 100 most influential people in the entire world two times, in 2004 and 2010.

Over the few couple of years, the business mogul went through so much. He suffered two accidents. First, he fell off the stairs and then he injured his back severely following an electric scooter accident.

Following the scare which left him injured and forced him to undergo back surgery, the musician and producer tried to warn others of the dangers of electric bikes. “The one I had was basically a motorcycle with an electric engine when you have to wear a proper crash helmet, leathers. This thing was nuts,” he said. “I didn’t know how powerful it was before I got on it. And I fly 6-8 feet in the air and landed on my spine.”

When it comes to his personal life, what we know of this incredible man of many talents is that he is a great supporter of different charities and is a huge animal lover. Since 2013, Simon has been together with long-time girlfriend and the mother to his son, Lauren Silverman. When the world learned the two were dating, the news caused a stir because they allegedly started an affair while Lauren was still married to former husband Andrew Silverman who happened to be one of Simon’s closest friends.

In 2014, the couple welcomed son Eric.

“Meeting Lauren and becoming a dad was the most fantastic thing to happen in my life,” Cowell told Hello Magazine.

“It’s hard when you have kids at my age but it’s amazing. When you work as hard as I do, you think, ‘What’s it all going to be for at the end?’ Then somebody like him comes along and it’s all worthwhile.”

Thanks to his shows and his sense for business, Simon has made $600 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth. However, it looks like Eric won’t inherit his father’s fortune. Why, you may wonder. Well, that’s because Simon believes his son should create fortune on his own.

“I’m going to leave my money to somebody. A charity, probably — kids and dogs. I don’t believe in passing on from one generation to another,” Simon told The Mirror and added, “Your legacy has to be that hopefully you gave enough people an opportunity, so that they could do well, and you gave them your time, taught them what you know.”

Simon and Eric have a lot in common and they enjoy spending plenty of time together. According to the proud father, they both love Scooby Doo and enjoy watching Disney movies together.

”He’s the most amazing thing that ever happened to me. I adore him,” America’s Got Talent judge said.

Eric was named after Simon’s father, Eric Selig Phillip Cowell, who passed away in 1999.

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I Heard a Young Woman on the Street Singing the Same Song My Daughter Sang Before Going Missing 17 Years Ago, So I Went Closer

One evening, as I walked home from work, my mind was on the usual — bills, chores, and the general humdrum of life. But when I turned the corner onto the town square street, a familiar sound stopped me in my tracks. It was a melody I’d never expected to hear again, a lullaby I’d sung to my daughter, Lily, before she vanished from our lives seventeen years ago. It was a song I’d made up just for her, a simple tune about sunlight and fields of flowers, something to fill her dreams with warmth and safety. No one else could know it, and yet here it was, echoing through the square.

Looking up, I saw a young woman across the square, eyes closed, singing the melody with a serene smile on her face. The familiarity was almost unbearable — her voice, her smile, the way she looked. Memories of Lily flooded back, memories of a time when our home was filled with her laughter and love before that joy was ripped away in an instant. She had been the center of our world, and her disappearance left a wound that never truly healed.

Without thinking, I felt myself moving forward, as though something beyond my control was propelling me toward her. My mind raced with doubts, telling me this couldn’t be possible, but my heart urged me onward.

As I approached, I took in every detail — her dark hair falling in soft waves, a dimple on her left cheek, so much like Cynthia, my wife. This pull, this inexplicable feeling, filled me with hope, and a question I had tried not to ask for years sprang to mind: Could this be my Lily?

The woman finished her song, and as her eyes opened, she caught my gaze and offered a warm, unguarded smile. She seemed a little taken aback by my expression, unsure why I’d been staring.

“Thank you all for listening!” she called to the small crowd that had gathered, her voice carrying a warmth that made my heart ache. “Have a great day!”

Then, noticing I was still staring, she came over, chuckling lightly. “Looks like you weren’t a fan of the performance. Was I that bad?”

I managed a smile, though I could barely contain my emotions. “No, no. It was beautiful. That song… it’s special to me. Very special.”

“Oh, really?” she said with interest. “It’s special to me, too. It’s one of the few memories I have from childhood. I’ve sung it for as long as I can remember, even though I don’t really know where it came from.”

When she looked like she was about to leave, I felt a pang of desperation. “What do you mean by that?” I asked, barely keeping my voice steady.

She hesitated, glancing at her watch. “It’s a bit of a long story.”

“Please, I’d like to hear it,” I urged, my heart pounding. “Maybe I could buy you a coffee?”

She studied me for a moment, then nodded with a soft smile. “Sure, why not?”

As we settled into a cozy café, I couldn’t shake the sense that something miraculous was unfolding. Every little detail — her smile, her eyes, even the way she held her coffee — felt achingly familiar, as if she were a part of me I’d lost long ago.

“You have a beautiful voice,” I said, trying to keep my composure.

“Thank you,” she replied, a hint of shyness in her smile. “I was just passing through town for work, and I heard the band playing. When they asked if anyone wanted to sing, I just felt compelled to share that song.”

“Where did you learn it?” I asked, barely able to breathe.

She paused, looking down. “I didn’t really learn it. It’s more like a memory from a long time ago. It’s the only thing I have left from my early childhood.” She looked away, her voice soft. “My adoptive parents always said it was my ‘personal song.’ I’ve sung it since I was little.”

“Adoptive parents?” I asked, my voice barely a whisper.

“Yes.” She nodded. “They told me my real parents died in a car accident when I was five. They even showed me a newspaper article. My adoptive parents were always good to me, but I grew up feeling like something was missing, that I’d lost something I couldn’t get back.”

I could feel my hands trembling. “And… did you ever try to find out more?”

She sighed. “When I turned eighteen, I started looking. I asked questions, but all the records led nowhere. My memories were so fragmented, just vague images and that song. It’s all I had from before I was adopted.”

Each word she spoke only confirmed what my heart already knew. “Do you remember anything else about your early life? Besides the song?”

She hesitated, then laughed nervously. “I think my name was Lily? But I’m not sure. My adoptive parents called me Suzy, and that’s the name I’ve gone by for as long as I can remember.”

I couldn’t hold back my tears. “My daughter’s name was Lily too. She went missing seventeen years ago… and we never stopped looking for her.”

Her eyes widened in shock. “Are you serious?” she whispered, her voice shaking.

I nodded. “Your mother… her name is Cynthia.”

She gasped, a hand covering her mouth. “That… that’s the name I remember too. She used to make me say it along with my dad’s name. Are you… are you John?”

“Yes,” I said, taking her hand in mine, tears streaming down my face. “I’m John.”

We sat in stunned silence, then she whispered, “Dad?” and we both broke down. Years of grief and longing poured out as we held each other, the pain of those lost years mingling with the joy of this impossible reunion.

“Would you like to meet your mother?” I asked, my heart still racing. She nodded, her face glowing with hope. I called a taxi, and we drove home in silence, overwhelmed by the reality of what was happening.

When we arrived, I asked her to wait at the door. I knew Cynthia would need a moment to process this. As I stepped inside, she looked up, sensing something was different.

“John? Are you okay?”

“There’s someone I need you to meet,” I said, barely holding it together. “Cynthia… our Lily is back.”

Her face turned pale. “No… it can’t be.”

I held her hands tightly, nodding through my tears. “It’s true, Cynthia. She’s here.”

Cynthia sprang up, racing to the door and flinging it open. When she saw Lily standing there, she fell to her knees, sobbing. “Lily? Is it really you?”

“Mom?” Lily whispered, her own voice breaking.

They embraced, both crying uncontrollably, as if they could make up for all the lost years in that one moment. I watched them, my heart full, feeling as if we had been given a second chance at the life we’d lost.

Later, as we sat together, talking through the years we’d missed, Cynthia gently suggested, “Would you mind if we did a DNA test? Just to confirm what we already know.”

Lily smiled softly. “Of course, Mom. I want that too.”

Within a week, the DNA test confirmed what we already felt in our hearts: Lily was ours.

The days that followed were filled with stories, laughter, and a joy we hadn’t known in years. Our home, once quiet and empty, now felt complete. Lily moved in with us temporarily, and each day felt like a miracle. Life had brought us back what we thought we’d lost forever, all because of a lullaby and a chance encounter.

That ordinary evening, the song that reunited our family proved that sometimes, love has a way of finding its way home, no matter how much time has passed.

This supermodel’s beautiful face graced all the magazine covers. Check her out at 53 years old

Claudia Schiffer was born in Rheinberg, a small town in West Germany on August 25, 1970. Growing up, she was a tall, shy, and somewhat awkward teenager. Originally, Claudia aspired to be a lawyer to work in her father’s law firm.

However, her life took a dramatic turn when she was discovered by a modeling agent at a Düsseldorf nightclub at the age of just 17.

Rise to Stardom

Claudia was introduced to the world of fashion by the legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld, who made her the face of Chanel. Her resemblance to Brigitte Bardot, along with her classic beauty and grace, quickly made her a sought-after model.

She soon graced the covers of major fashion magazines like Elle, Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar, becoming a household name in the fashion industry.

The Supermodel Era

In the 1990s, Claudia Schiffer became one of the world’s most famous supermodels, alongside peers like Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, and Linda Evangelista. She was known for her versatility when she was able to embody both high fashion and commercial appeal.

Claudia was featured in campaigns for some of the biggest brands such as Versace, Dior, and Guess. Her image became synonymous with the glamour and luxury of the fashion world during this iconic era.

Beyond Modeling: Acting and Business Ventures

Apart from her modeling career, Claudia Schiffer ventured into acting, appearing in films like “Richie Rich” (1994) and “Zoolander” (2001). Her acting career did not reach the same heights as her modeling, but it showcased her versatility and ability to take on new challenges.

Claudia also proved to be a savvy businesswoman when she launched her own line of clothing, eyewear, and fragrances. Her business ventures have been successful, helping her to maintain her relevance and influence in the fashion industry long after her peak modeling years.

Personal Life and Philanthropy

In 2002, Claudia Schiffer married British film director Matthew Vaughn. The couple has three children together and splits their time between London and their countryside estate in Suffolk. Despite she is famous, Claudia has always kept her personal life relatively private, focusing on her family and career.

Additionally, she is involved in various charitable activities. Claudia supports causes related to children’s health and education and is an ambassador for UNICEF. Her philanthropic efforts reflect her desire to give back and make a positive impact on the world.

Legacy and Impact

The of influence Claudia Schiffer on the fashion world is undeniable. She is still one of the most iconic supermodels of all time, with a career that has spanned over three decades.

Her timeless beauty, professionalism, and business acumen have set a standard in the modeling industry. Claudia’s legacy continues to inspire new generations of models and fashion enthusiasts alike.

47 of the most haunting photos from history

By Carl Seaver

Last updated on April 3rd, 2024 at 09:11 pm

History is more than just innovations and triumphs. In truth, much of it involves numerous instances of brutality, warfare, and other unsettling, regrettable realities.

Take a look below at some of the most haunting moments from history.

The two siblings shown here are experiencing the thrill of an electrical storm at Sequoia National Park in California around 1975. Shortly after this picture was taken, they were struck by lightning. Both survived.

Joseph Goebbels glares at Jewish photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt, 1933.

Anne Frank’s father Otto, revists the attic where he and his family hid.

Che Guevara’s last moments. Bolivia, 9 October 1967.

Replica dog tags of every soldier who never made it back from Vietnam.

People on display at the Coney Island Human Zoo in 1904.

A father looks for his two missing sons during the Kosovo war in 1999. He would later find them.

The survivors the 1972 Andes plane crash.

The last photo ever of Nikola Tesla, 1943

Segregationists harass 6 year old Ruby Bridges with a doll in a coffin.

Windows on the World, the restaurant on top of the WTC North Center, 1976.

Shells from an Allied bombardment all fired in a single day on German lines in 1916

Women and girls using Radium paint, not knowing the health issues that would soon follow. 1922.

Temporary NYPD headquarters at a Burger King, September 11, 2001.

Leftist woman handing out anti-shah manifesto. Tehran, Iran, 1979.

Pyramid of WWI German helmets in New York, 1919.

Austro-Hungarian trench raiders near Caporetto, 1917.

A young shrimp picker named Manuel, 1912. Photo by Lewis Hines

Kids work in a factory. Photo by Lewis Hines.

The Imprint of a Mitsubishi kamikaze Zero along the side of H.M.S Sussex. 1945.

Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic from Nirvana at Kurt Cobain’s funeral. Seattle, Washington (1994)

The temporary grave of Theodore Roosevelt Jr. in Normandy, July 1944.

Coal miner waiting to get into the communal shower at the end of his shift, taken in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, 1958. by photographer Max Scheler.

Russian inmate identifies a cruel camp guard at Buchenwald.

JFK’s funeral at the capitol. November 1963.

“The Thousand Yard Stare”—USMC Private Theodore J. Miller is helped aboard a ship after intense combat on Eniwetok Atoll. Miller was KIA a month later, 1944.

British infantryman in 1941 with a long WWI-style bayonet affixed to his rifle

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his family, 1913

Anne Frank, with her sister Margot at Zandvoort Beach, 1940.

Earliest known photo of Chernobyl disaster, taken by powerplant’s photographer, dawn of April 26th, 1986

Indian Soldiers arriving in France, World War I, 1914

A young private waits on the beach during the Marine landing at Da Nang, 1965.

Little John F. Kennedy Jr. waiting for his Dad, President John F. Kennedy to land at Camp David, Maryland in October 1963.

A firefighter looks towards the heavily damaged Belgrade’s tallest building, NATO bombing, April 1999

Boy standing in front of fallen statue of Lenin, Ethiopia, 1991

The lost girl, 1874 Blanche Monnier was a Parisian socialite, known for her beauty. In France, she is referred to as “La Séquestrée de Poitiers” which means “The Confined Woman of Poitiers”.

This is a photo of a British veteran of the Napoleonic wars posing with his wife. He can be seen wearing a campaign medal, commemorating the fact that he served in Spain.

Freddie Mercury said to Mary Austin in his will: “If things had been different you would have been my wife, and this would have been yours anyway.” (1984)

The last photo of The Dyatlov Pass Victims

A newly liberated women from the Bergen-Belsen camp is dusted with DDT powder to treat lice which spreads typhus in 1945. Photograph by Sgt. Hewitt, No 5 Army Film & Photographic Unit.

Throughout the USS Triton’s secret mission to circumnavigate the world submerged, the only unauthorized individual to spot the submarine during those sixty days was a Filipino man on his canoe, who noticed its periscope. April 1, 1960.

Kurt Cobain cries after an emotional set.

A photo of Joe Arridy giving his toy train to another inmate before he’s taken to the gas chamber for a crime he never committed.

Taken at the Michigan Carbon Works factory in Rougeville, the pile of bison skulls in this photo was slated to be processed and used in making products like bone glue, fertilizer, bone ash, bone char, and bone charcoal.

This photo of Heath Ledger is from his last film ‘The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus,’ a few days before his passing.

In 1925, a man flying from Casablanca to Dakar photographed a Barbary Lion in the Atlas Mountains. This photo is special because it’s the last known picture of a wild Barbary Lion before they went extinct.

Captured 16-year-old German anti-aircraft soldier during WW2, 1945

1929 – Boarding of British Airship R101 – This would likely be the Airships last voyage as it crashed shortly after in France.

WW1 photo of German friends in a trench bunker. Photos on the wall and one being a photo of a woman.

An American serviceman shares his rations with two Japanese children on the island of Okinawa, 1945

Men waiting in line for the possibility of a job during the Great Depression

6-year old Jewel Walker picks 20 to 25 pounds of cotton a day (1916)

Christmas dinner, 1936. Dinner consisted of potatoes, cabbage, and pie.

General Sherman overlooking Atlanta, 1864.

Lady and her horse on a snowy day in 1899.

Mother and daughter watch a tall ship navigate the Thames in London, 1880.

Old woman smoking a pipe on her porch, Appalachia Mountains, 1917.

Three young girls working as oyster shuckers. Port Royal, South Carolina, USA. 1909. Photograph by Lewis Hine.

A ghostly yet mesmerizing image from 1900.

5-year-old Harold Walker picks 20 to 25 pounds of cotton a day, Oklahoma, 1916.

Part of the infamous crime-ridden slum in New York City known as the Five Points. Photo by Jacob Riis, 1872.

One of the oldest people to have been photographed in 1840-1850.

A cult-like, early meeting of the Mickey Mouse Club

A tent belonging to the missing campers of the Dyatlov pass

A boy is treated for a bite from a Russell’s viper as his father watches on

Gorgeous vintage photos of a young Lucille Ball

By Carl Seaver

Lucille Ball, an iconic figure in American television, transformed the landscape of entertainment with her incomparable wit and charisma. Best known for her groundbreaking role as Lucy Ricardo on “I Love Lucy,” her comedic genius resonated with millions, cementing her legacy as a pioneer of early television.

Ball was not just a gifted actress; she was also a shrewd businesswoman, becoming the first woman to run a major television studio, Desilu Productions, which produced several classic television series including “Star Trek” and “Mission: Impossible.” Her influence extended beyond the screen, shaping the television industry in ways that are still felt today.

50+ Must-See Moments In History

By Carl Seaver

Last updated on May 22nd, 2024 at 04:54 pm

No one can predict the future, but we can better understand the present by looking back at history.

Here are 100 must-see historical moments – significant events that have shaped our world. From wars and revolutions to scientific discoveries and technological innovations, these are some of the most important moments in human progress.

Whether you’re a history buff or want to learn more about our fascinating past, check out this list!