William Shatner – Rocket Man (1978) Back to the Past 2022-05-29 | William Shatner’s unforgettable performance of Elton John’s ‘Rocket Man’ at 1978 Saturn Awards.
Dionne Bromfield & Amy Winehouse – Mama Said (2011) Back to the Past 2026-09-14 | On July 20, 2011, Amy Winehouse made a surprise final public stage appearance supporting her 15-year-old goddaughter and mentee, Dionne Bromfield, during Bromfield’s set at the iTunes Festival at Camden’s Roundhouse in London. They sang the song “Mama Said” together.
Rare 9/11 Footage Nearly Lost Forever, Found 23 Years Later Back to the Past 2026-09-11 | On September 11, 2001, 24-year-old Japanese man Kei Sugimoto filmed the attack on the World Trade Center from a rooftop about 3 kilometers away.Twenty-three years later in 2024, he rediscovered the deteriorating tapes and published the footage, preserving a visual record that came close to disappearing forever.
Steve Jobs Unveils Apple’s 1st iPhone in 2007 Back to the Past 2026-09-10 | On January 9, 2007, Steve Jobs took the stage at the Macworld Convention in San Francisco to unveil the original iPhone, a moment widely regarded as one of the most iconic product debuts in tech history.
The Clearest Video of American Airlines Flight 11 Striking the North Tower Back to the Past 2026-09-10 | First plane hits the North Tower of the World Trade Center at approximately 8:46 a.m. on September 11, 2001. French filmmaker Jules Naudet was shadowing firefighters from FDNY Ladder Company 1 to make a documentary about a rookie firefighter when the attacks began.
Private Footage of the 9/11 Terrorist Attack Shot by a College Student From a NYU Dormitory Back to the Past 2026-09-04 | Caroline Dries, a former NYU student, captured one of the most unforgettable moments in history on camera. What started as an ordinary day in New York quickly turned into a powerful and emotional record of the September 11 attacks.
Mardee Hoff, the Girl With the Most Beautiful Figure in America (1935) Back to the Past 2026-08-30 | Mardee Hoff, voted to have most perfect figure in America, poses in bathing suit in 1935.
Albert Einstein Driving a Flying Car With His Wife Elsa (1931) Back to the Past 2026-08-16 | On February 3, 1931, Albert Einstein and his second wife, Elsa, visited the Warner Bros. First National studio lot in California. This home movie footage captures the famous physicist, who never actually learned to drive, playfully getting behind the wheel of a car on a soundstage while utilizing early rear-projection special effects.
Princess Diana Attending the London Premiere of “Jurassic Park” (1993) Back to the Past 2026-07-18 | On July 15, 1993, Princess Diana attended the royal European premiere of Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi blockbuster Jurassic Park at the Empire Theatre in London's Leicester Square.During the evening, she spent time meeting with the cast and crew, famously sharing a warm conversation with director Steven Spielberg and chatting with the film's young stars, Ariana Richards and Joseph Mazzello. The premiere served as a charity event, raising substantial funds for one of Diana's patronages, the British Deaf Association.
Lucille Ball and Harpo Marx in the Mirror Scene on “I Love Lucy” (1955) Back to the Past 2026-06-12 | The mirror routine between Lucille Ball and Harpo Marx in I Love Lucy is widely considered one of the finest physical comedy sequences in television history. Aired on May 9, 1955 during Season 4 (Episode 28, simply titled “Harpo Marx”), the scene pays brilliant homage to the classic vaudeville “mirror mime” routine, most famously executed by Harpo and Groucho Marx in the 1933 film Duck Soup.
When Michael Jackson Surprised SMAP on Their Show in Japan (2006) Back to the Past 2026-05-26 | On May 31, 2006, Michael Jackson made a legendary unannounced appearance on SMAP×SMAP, the massively popular variety show hosted by Japan's iconic boy band, SMAP. The historic segment, which later aired on June 5, 2006, remains celebrated as one of the most memorable and wholesome celebrity surprises in television history.
The Infamous Final Scene From John Waters’ “Pink Flamingos” (1972) Back to the Past 2026-05-11 | In the movie, Divine (playing Babs Johnson, who competes for the title of "The Filthiest Person Alive") spots a small dog defecating on a Baltimore sidewalk, scoops up the fresh feces with her hand, puts it in her mouth, chews, and swallows it while smiling and licking her lips. The film's narrator (John Waters himself) declares that she has proven she is not only the filthiest person in the world but also the filthiest actress.
Michelle Pfeiffer at the Miss California Beauty Pageant (1978) Back to the Past 2026-05-04 | Did you know that Michelle Pfeiffer was in beauty pageants once upon a time? Here is Michelle Pfeiffer at the 1978 Miss California Beauty Pageant. Mexican food is her favorite!
Solene Lory, the Girl on Stage During Michael Jackson’s “You Are Not Alone” in Munich, 1997 Back to the Past 2026-05-03 | Solène Lory is a French Michael Jackson fan who, at age 18, was brought on stage during his HIStory World Tour concert in Munich, Germany, on July 6, 1997, for the performance of “You Are Not Alone.”This moment became one of the most memorable and emotional fan interactions from the tour, captured in official recordings and widely circulated online. She is the girl seen hugging Michael tightly, kneeling before him, and showing raw emotion as he embraces her.
Time Travelers Skateboard Shop at 2nd & Pike in Downtown Seattle (1986) Back to the Past 2026-04-21 | It's 1986. If you are a cool kid, you’ll hit Time Travelers Skateboard Shop at 2nd & Pike in Downtown Seattle. Enjoy some excellent footage of mid-1980s skateboard culture. Decks, trucks, music, fashion... It’s all good!
Rowan Atkinson Meeting Princess Diana 1984 Back to the Past 2026-03-13 | Rowan Atkinson performed at the 1984 Royal Variety Performance show, and awaited the arrival of the royal family with the rest of the evening’s cast members. Then still best-known for his work on Not the Nine O’Clock News, and having just the year before made a cameo appearance in a James Bond film and starred in the first series of The Black Adder, Rowan was likely a bit nervous meeting Princess Diana — but as the video here demonstrates, she put him right at ease!
Jack Ruby Shooting Lee Harvey Oswald (1963) Back to the Past 2026-03-11 | On the morning of November 24, 1963, just two days after President John F. Kennedy's assassination, Lee Harvey Oswald was being transferred from Dallas Police Headquarters to the county jail. As he was escorted through the basement of the Dallas Police Department, nightclub owner Jack Ruby stepped forward from the crowd of reporters and detectives and fired a single .38-caliber revolver shot into Oswald's abdomen at point-blank range.Oswald died approximately two hours later at Parkland Memorial Hospital, the same hospital where President Kennedy had died two days earlier.
James Hunt Punching a Track Marshall (1977) Back to the Past 2026-02-14 | During the 1977 Canadian Grand Prix at Mosport Park, James Hunt punched track marshal Ernie Strong in a fit of rage after a collision with his teammate. The incident became one of the most infamous examples of Hunt's volatile temperament.
That Time Matthew Perry and Jennifer Aniston Did an Advert for Windows 95 Back to the Past 2026-02-07 | In 1995, at the peak of their Friends fame, Matthew Perry and Jennifer Aniston starred in a 60-minute instructional video titled the Microsoft Windows 95 Video Guide. Marketed as the “world’s first cyber sitcom,” the production was released on VHS to teach users the basics of the new operating system.
Art Deco Cityscape Scenes From Fritz Lang’s “Metropolis” (1927) Back to the Past 2026-01-19 | A city of 2026, with monorail and airplanes weaving amongst buildings, imagined in the film “Metropolis” (1927), directed by Fritz Lang.
Cameron Diaz’s First Ever Audition for “The Mask” (1993) Back to the Past 2026-01-11 | Before becoming one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars, Cameron Diaz was a complete newcomer with no acting background. In 1993, she walked into an audition for The Mask alongside Jim Carrey, and her natural charm instantly captivated the producers. That unplanned opportunity not only earned her the role but also marked the beginning of a remarkable acting career that started purely by chance.
Sandra Bullock Buying a Movie Ticket Online in 1995 Back to the Past 2026-01-06 | Long before online ticket bookings were considered common, Sandra Bullock had helped make history with a single mouse click. And it wasn’t planned as a tech milestone. Instead, it was part of promoting her 31-year-old underrated thriller, The Net (1995), when Bullock took the initiative to be the very first person to use a computer to purchase the first-ever online film ticket.
Moe Howard of the Three Stooges Show How They Performed Slapstick Without Harm (1960s) Back to the Past 2025-11-25 | In the 1960s, Moe Howard of the Three Stooges publicly demonstrated how they performed their slapstick routines safely using carefully choreographed movements, precise timing, and visual tricks.During interviews and television appearances in the 1960s, when reruns of their shorts introduced them to a new generation, Moe would explain that their actions were illusions more about coordination than actual contact. He took pride in teaching how to achieve the comedic effect without harm, largely in response to concerns that children might try to imitate their behavior.
Matias Rust Landing on Red Square (1987) Back to the Past 2025-10-30 | On May 28, 1987, 19-year-old West German amateur pilot Mathias Rust flew a Cessna 172 from Helsinki, Finland, and landed on a bridge near Red Square in Moscow. He bypassed Soviet air defenses, landing in the heart of the Soviet capital to deliver a message of peace, and was subsequently arrested. The incident was a massive embarrassment for the Soviet military and led to the dismissal of hundreds of officers, including the Minister of Defense.
Max Headroom Signal Hijacking (1987) Back to the Past 2025-10-26 | The Max Headroom signal hijacking was a hijacking of the television signals of two stations in Chicago, Illinois, on November 22, 1987, that briefly sent a pirate broadcast of an unidentified person wearing a Max Headroom mask and costume to thousands of home viewers. It was one of the first and only successful TV signal hijackings in the U.S.With all sorts of shenanigans going on the video concluded on PBS with the masked figure presenting his bare buttocks to a woman with a flyswatter while yelling “They’re coming to get me!,” with the woman responding “Bend over, bitch!” and lightly spanking him with it as the figure was crying and screaming. At that point, the hijackers ended the pirate transmission.The incident was investigated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), but despite the high-profile nature of the event and much speculation over the decades, the culprits were never officially identified or apprehended.
The Twin Towers Has Shown Their Beauty in Many Famous Films Pre 9/11 Back to the Past 2025-09-06 | The Twin Towers of the World Trade Center were a prominent and iconic part of the New York City skyline for nearly 30 years, and as such, they appeared in a vast number of films and television shows before the September 11, 2001 attacks. Their presence in these works often served as a visual shorthand for New York City itself, a symbol of American financial power and a modern architectural marvel.After the attacks, many films and TV shows either digitally removed the towers from their footage or were edited to remove them entirely, making these pre-9/11 cinematic appearances a poignant form of historical record.
Jatech’s Disappearing Car Door (1990s) Back to the Past 2025-09-03 | John Townsend of California-based company Jatech has engineered an amazing retractable car door modification called the Disappearing Car Door in which the door retracts into a clean dry pocket underneath the vehicle which allows standard car ground clearance at all times.According to the designers, rotary doors have several benefits:– Cannot be parked in.– Side mirrors remain in place when door is opened enabling continued observation of traffic from behind.– Drop door does not swing out endangering other road users or pedestrians.– No door dings.– Less parking or garage space required.– Drop door need not be stressed for multiple slams during its life cycle.
The “Punching Competition” at the 1992 Junior World Championships Back to the Past 2025-08-30 | At the 1992 Junior World Championships in Seoul, South Korea, Kenyan runner Josephat Machuka was disqualified from the 10,000m race after punching the Ethiopian athlete Haile Gebrselassie just before the finish line as Gebrselassie sprinted to victory. The unsportsmanlike act, which occurred in the final meters of the race in Seoul, was captured on video and remains a memorable moment in athletics history.Though Machuka and Gebrselassie later resolved their conflict, with Gebrselassie going on to a legendary career and Machuka also having a successful, albeit overshadowed, career in distance running.
Russ Tamblyn Performing the ‘Shovel Dance’ in “The Fastest Gun Alive” (1956) Back to the Past 2025-08-21 | In The Fastest Gun Alive (1956), one of the most memorable moments isn’t a gunfight but a dance. Actor Russ Tamblyn, only 21 at the time, performs a remarkable acrobatic routine known as the “shovel dance.”
Smells Like Teen Spirit (Japanese Version) Back to the Past 2025-07-30 | This Japanese version of “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is titled “思春期の匂い” (Shishunki no nioi), which translates to “Smell of Adolescence” or “Smell of Puberty.”While Nirvana’s song is in English, this Japanese title is the most common way to refer to the song in Japanese. There are also Japanese covers of the song, including one by Shiena Nishizawa and a SoundCloud cover by Tåmä0k1 Fum1h1r0.
Ozzy Osbourne Meeting Paul McCartney for the First Time (2001) Back to the Past 2025-07-26 | In 2001, Ozzy Osbourne met his idol Paul McCartney — a dream come true for the Prince of Darkness, who credits The Beatles as his greatest inspiration. The meeting reportedly took place during a high-profile event in Los Angeles.Ozzy was reportedly very nervous and emotional about the meeting. The encounter was captured on camera, showing a genuinely starstruck Ozzy embracing McCartney. He famously told McCartney, “Finally I get to meet you, it’s great to meet you, man. It’s been a lifetime ambition of mine... you guys made me start music.” He later described the experience as “like meeting Jesus Christ” and a “dream come true.”
Bohemian Rhapsody by Sixpence (1976) Back to the Past 2025-06-27 | In October 1976, a Washington D.C. area wedding band called Sixpence performed "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen, nearly a year after the song's release. This performance, particularly their rendition of the song's operatic section, was noted for its impressive execution by a five-member vocal group without a dedicated lead or rhythm guitarist. The Washington Post reported that the band rehearsed the song for a month or two before performing it live.
Lill Lindfors Losing Her Skirt at Eurovision 1985 Back to the Past 2025-05-20 | The Eurovision Song Contest 1985 was the 30th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, held on May 4, 1985 in the Scandinavium in Gothenburg, Sweden. Organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster Sveriges Television (SVT), it was presented by Lill Lindfors.Just as Lindfors was walking through parts of he stage props, she had a malfunction with her skirt, which then ripped off, showing her legs. She then pulled down from her shoulders, a long, white dress. She later admitted that it was a gag but hadn’t been rehearsed. It apparently ruffled the feathers of Frank Naef, the executive producer of that time, who didn’t approve but this remains one of the most talked about hi-lights in the history of Eurovision.
Pope Leo XIII (1896) Back to the Past 2025-05-06 | Leo XIII, who was born in 1810 and was thus 86 years old in 1896, is considered the earliest-born person ever to be captured on film. The film was shot by William Kennedy Laurie Dickson with three parts: Pope Leo XIII on a throne in the Vatican gardens, the pontiff arriving in a horse-drawn carriage, and then Leo XIII taking a seat on a bench flanked by aides.
Muhammad Ali Shadow Boxing With an 18-Year-Old Michael Jackson Back to the Past 2025-04-14 | Michael and Ali together in 1977 at a celebrity tennis tournament. That same year, the two traded jokes in a skit on The Jacksons TV show. Ali told Michael: “You got to float like a butterfly part down brother Michael, and you sing real sweet to complete the cycle, but before you can sting people out of their wits, you gotta put on some meat and keep on eating your grits.”FOLLOW US:facebook.com/vintageeverydayofficialinstagram.com/vintage.everydayvintag.es
Louise Brooks in “It’s the Old Army Game” (1926) Back to the Past 2025-04-07 | Louise Brooks walking through the streets of Ocala, Florida in the 1926 silent romantic comedy “It’s the Old Army Game”.
The Royal Teens - Short Shorts (1957) Back to the Past 2025-03-23 | “Short Shorts” is a song written and performed by Tom Austin, Bill Crandell, Bill Dalton, and Bob Gaudio, members of The Royal Teens. The song became an anthem of the late 1950s, epitomizing the era’s youth culture and fashion. It reached #2 on the U.S. R&B chart and #3 on the U.S. pop chart in 1958. The group originally released the track on the small New York label Power Records in 1957.
David Byrne Practicing His Dance Moves for “Stop Making Sense” (1983) Back to the Past 2025-01-02 | Behind the scenes footage of frontman David Byrne practicing his distinctive dance moves for the 1984 Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sense.
Nirvana Singing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” for RuPaul (1993) Back to the Past 2024-12-25 | Nirvana singing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” for Rupaul’s talk show backstage at their 1993 Saturday Night Live performance.September 25th, 1993. NBC Studios New York, New York, United States.
Let’s Dance the Letkiss (1960s) Back to the Past 2024-12-17 | The Letkiss is a 1960s novelty dance based on the Bunny Hop from a decade earlier. In the early 1960s, Finnish musicians composed modern arrangements of folk music for the Jenkka, a Finnish schottische. But instead of dancing the schottische, people danced a modified Bunny Hop (beginning with the left foot instead of the right).
Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” Behind the Scenes (1983) Back to the Past 2024-11-01 | Michael Jackson working on the music video “Thriller” with Ola Ray and director John Landis in 1983.
Nirvana Rehearsing at Krist Novoselic’s Mother’s House (1988) Back to the Past 2024-10-25 | Early Nirvana playing “About a Girl” in a 1988 band rehearsal at the home of bassist Krist Novoselic's mother in Aberdeen, Washington.
Citroën DS “Flying Car” Used in “Fantomas” (1964) Back to the Past 2024-10-18 | The flying car that Fantomas, a French movie character, used in 1964! It starts out as an iconic Citroën DS, but at the flip of a switch, wings come out from underneath, the tail splits in two and jets fire.Story is that Citroën’s original plans to create a flying car emerged in the 1950s. Unfortunately, the original prototype car was totally destroyed during early testing and Citroën's management decided to cancel the project. The details were lost to the company archives, until historians found the plans and engineers reconstructed a replica in the 1960s.
Evolution of F1 Pit Stops (1990 2023) Back to the Past 2024-10-15 | The evolution of Formula 1 pit stops from 1990 to 2023 is a fascinating example of technological advancement, human skill, and strategic innovation. Here's an overview of how F1 pit stops have evolved over this period.
Senad Medanovic Crying When He Returned to His Village for the First Time (1955) Back to the Past 2024-09-30 | Senad Medanovic, sole survivor of a massacre, finding his home in ruins after the Bosnian army recaptured his village from Serb forces. He is standing on what is believed to be a mass grave of sixty-nine people, including his family. Bosnia, 1995.
Charles Barkley and Nirvana Doing a Promo Rehearsal for SNL (1993) Back to the Past 2024-09-27 | In this clip of outtakes from Saturday Night Live, NBA star Charles Barkley is standing with members of Nirvana – Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl, and Krist Novoselic – while practicing the announcement for the 1993 season premiere.“Hi, I’m Charles Barkley, host of the season premiere of Saturday Night Live with Nirvana. Look mom! Your favorite, Nirvana.”
Kareteci Kiz (Karate Girl, 1973) Back to the Past 2024-08-28 | From the 1973 Turkish movie “Kareteci Kız” (“Karate Girl”). The screams were added later for comedy value apparently but the death scene hasn’t been doctored. The scene has been dubbed “the worst movie death scene ever.”
It’s A Bird (1930) Back to the Past 2024-08-27 | Here’s the strangest cartoon with an automotive theme you’ll ever see. From the delightfully demented mind of comedian Charley Bowers comes the 1930 stop-action classic, It’s a Bird. Ever see a bird devour an entire Model T Ford? Watch this...
Belt Racer Toy Commercial (1982) Back to the Past 2024-08-18 | Belt Racer toy from Kusan, 1982. It’s a belt! It’s a car! It’s a hilarious commercial!
Alain Delon in “L’Insoumis” (1964) Back to the Past 2024-08-18 | The last scene of the movie “L’Insoumis” (1964) featuring Alain Delon, and The Smiths used the scene for their album “The Queen Is Dead” (1986).
