30 Tweets 18 reads Dec 08, 2024
Some of the Most Intriguing Moments from History ~ A Thread🧵
1. Muammar Gaddafi was captured and killed on 20 October 2011 x.com
2. An Iraqi journalist threw his shoes at former President George Bush in 2008
x.com
3. The sound of 2,008 people drumming together at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics
x.com
4. Young Michael Jackson meets Muhammad Ali
x.com
5. When Biggie performed at his last concert in a wheelchair in Jamaica (1996) x.com
6. Muammar Gaddafi and Barack Obama, 2009 x.com
7. This was Jackie's speech after winning an award after 56 years.
x.com
8. Diego Maradona showing off his Fidel Castro tattoo to Fidel Castro x.com
9. Atlanta Olympics 1996 featured the iconic moment when the legendary Muhammad Ali, despite suffering heavily from Parkinson's, lit the Olympic flame to begin the games
x.com
10. Mike Tyson in the 1990s got a pet tiger because he wanted to connect with an animal that shared his own strength and intensity. This was his idea of having fun. x.com
11. Donald Trump was the first sitting U.S. president to enter North Korea.
x.com
12. Franklin D. Roosevelt sent a list of countries that he should not attack and this was Hitler’s response.
x.com
13. 100,000 Iranian Women March Against The Hijab Law, Tehran 1979 x.com
14. Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal against England at the 1986 World Cup x.com
15. Incredible Photograph Of A German Soldier Going Against Direct Orders To Help A Young Boy Cross The Newly Formed Berlin Wall After Being Separated From His Family, 1961 x.com
16. A man rides a bus in Durban, meant for white passengers only, in resistance to South Africa’s apartheid policies, 1986. x.com
17. The infamous two Korean men defending a grocery store during the L.A Riots April 30, 1992 x.com
18. Mike Tyson wins his first world title, Nov. 22, 1986
x.com
19. Usain Bolt becoming the fastest man alive with his 9.58, 100m world record time in 2009.
x.com
20. Robin Williams’ emotional tribute to the American Flag leaves an entire stadium speechless — then in tears.
What a true legend 🇺🇸
x.com
21. Saddam Hussein was captured by U.S. forces while hiding in a hole under a farmhouse. x.com
22. One of the best goals in football’s History !!
19 years old Lionel Messi ❤️
x.com
23. Princess Grace of Monaco visiting JFK at the White House, 1961. x.com
24. Princess Diana broke royal protocol for her sons by participating in their schools Mother's Day race.
x.com
25. Norway changes to color television live in 1972
x.com
26. The largest brawl in NBA history resulted in players receiving suspensions of 86, 30, and 25 games, along with combined fines totaling $11.2 million.
x.com
27. The Kiss of Life
Randall Champion accidentally touched a high-voltage line, electrifying himself and stopping his heart. Fellow lineman J.D. Thompson performed CPR until paramedics arrived. Champion survived and lived until 2002. The photo won the Pulitzer Prize in 1968. x.com
28. Ugandan dictator Idi Amin is asked about his thoughts on Hitler
x.com
29. Human Zoo in Paris, 1905.
The human Zoo definitely existed mainly in Europe and America both Asians, indigenous people of America and Africans were being displayed. x.com
30. Married couple separated for 54 years during World War II. The woman never remarried, but the man did and had children and grandchildren.
x.com

Loading suggestions...