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English fashion model Twiggy, born Lesley Hornby, 1966

English fashion model Twiggy, born Lesley Hornby. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images). 1966




Russian composer Aram Khatchaturian, 1977

Russian composer Aram Khatchaturian (1903–1978) at the Dorchester Hotel on a rare visit to England for two concerts at the Royal Albert Hall. Khatchaturian became a student of folksong and an authority on oriental music and composed symphonies, ballets, film and instrumental music. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images). 1977




Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky working on his book 'The History of the Russian Revolution' in his study at Principe, Gulf of Guinea, 1931

Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky (1879–1940) working on his book “The History of the Russian Revolution” in his study at Principe, Gulf of Guinea. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). 1931




The American  boxer Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay), 1974

The American boxer Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay), who first became world heavyweight champion in 1964. (Photo by Tim Graham/Getty Images). 1974




British actress Lesley-Anne Down, 1971

British actress Lesley-Anne Down. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images). 1971




Arnold Schwarzenegger on Cannes beach during the Film Festival with the girls from the Folies Bergere, 1977

Arnold Schwarzenegger, the film actor who first became famous as Mr. Universe for his magnificent physique, on Cannes beach during the Film Festival with the girls from the Folies Bergere. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images). 1977




Russian philosopher George Ivanovitch Gurdjieff, 1931

Russian philosopher George Ivanovitch Gurdjieff (1877–1949). (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images). 1931




British prime minister Margaret Thatcher covering her face with her hand at the 1985 Conservative Party Conference

British prime minister Margaret Thatcher covering her face with her hand at the 1985 Conservative Party Conference. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)




1950: Btritish heavyweight boxer Bruce Woodcock in cheerful mood after a training session

Btritish heavyweight boxer Bruce Woodcock in cheerful mood after a training session at his gym in Doncaster, Yorkshire. He is preparing for his fight against American Lee Savold from which he was forced to retire in the fourth round with a cut eye. (Photo by George Konig/Keystone Features/Getty Images). April 1950




1931: Welsh Liberal politician and former Prime Minister David Lloyd George speaking at the British Zionist Federation Dinner at the Savoy Hotel, London

Welsh Liberal politician and former Prime Minister David Lloyd George (1863–1945) speaking at the British Zionist Federation Dinner at the Savoy Hotel, London. (Photo by S. R. Gaiger/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). 11th April 1931




1973: Les Dawson, the British comedian, wearing one of his customary 'happy' faces

Les Dawson (1934–1993) the British comedian, wearing one of his customary “happy” faces. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). October 1973




1931: Indian leader and human rights activist Mahatma Gandhi (Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi)

Indian leader and human rights activist Mahatma Gandhi (Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, 1869–1948). (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). Circa 1931




1950: Audrey Hepburn in Richmond Park

Belgian-born US actress Audrey Hepburn (1929–1993) in Richmond Park. (Photo by Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Getty Images). May 1950




1930: The gangster Al (Alphonse) Capone

The gangster Al (Alphonse) Capone, (1899–1947). (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images). Circa 1930




1931: A portrait of actress Elsie Randolph, star of 'Stand Up and Sing' at London's Hippodrome Theatre

A portrait of actress Elsie Randolph (1905–1982) star of “Stand Up and Sing” at London's Hippodrome Theatre. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images). 16th March 1931




American folk/rock singer and songwriter Bob Dylan smiles during a meeting with the British press, 1965

American folk/rock singer and songwriter Bob Dylan smiles during a meeting with the British press, April 28, 1965. (Photo by H. Thompson/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images




1950: US actor, comedian and producer Danny Thomas smoking a cigar

US actor, comedian and producer Danny Thomas (1914–1991) smoking a cigar aboard SS America on arrival at Southampton. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images). 23rd March 1950




1950: American comedian and actor Danny Thomas sliding down the bannisters at a reception given in his honour

American comedian and actor Danny Thomas (1912–1991) sliding down the bannisters at a reception given in his honour at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London. (Photo by Edward Miller/Keystone/Getty Images). 23rd May 1950




1950: Field Marshal William Slim leaving No 10 Downing Street, London, after a meeting

Field Marshal William Slim leaving No 10 Downing Street, London, after a meeting. (Photo by Ron Case/Keystone/Getty Images). 9th January 1950




1950: Stage, screen and radio comedienne Cicely Courtneidge rehearses for her latest radio appearance

Stage, screen and radio comedienne Cicely Courtneidge rehearses for her latest radio appearance. (Photo by Fred Morley/Fox Photos/Getty Images). 6th April 1950




1931: Minstrel show performers Alexander and Mose

Minstrel show performers Alexander and Mose. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images). September 1931




1953: Twenty-one year old Alice Penfold, a professional strong woman from Bury, near Pulborough, Sussex, flexes her biceps

Twenty-one year old Alice Penfold, a professional strong woman from Bury, near Pulborough, Sussex, flexes her biceps. She can tear telephone directories in half and lift a 146 lb woman with her teeth. (Photo by Chris Ware/Keystone Features/Getty Images). September 1953




1950: Winston Churchill British Statesman and Prime Minister and Mrs Churchill arriving to unveil the Keyes Memorial

Winston Churchill (1874–1965) British Statesman and Prime Minister (1940–1945, 1951–1955) and Mrs. Churchill arriving to unveil the Keyes Memorial. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images). 27th April 1950




1950: Naval expert and frogman, Lionel 'Buster' Crabb, relating some of his experiences to an attentive audience of schoolchildren in Tobermory

Naval expert and frogman, Lionel “Buster” Crabb, relating some of his experiences to an attentive audience of schoolchildren in Tobermory, on the Island of Mull. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images). 13th April 1950




1948: Elizabeth Taylor feeds the pigeons in Trafalgar Square, London

British born leading lady Elizabeth Taylor feeds the pigeons in Trafalgar Square, London. (Photo by Chris Ware/Keystone/Getty Images). November 1948




1931: English actress Jessie Matthews in 'Hold My Hand' at the Gaiety Theatre in London

English actress Jessie Matthews in “Hold My Hand” at the Gaiety Theatre in London. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images). December 1931
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