Mae West Strikes a Pose
Mary Jane West was born on August 17, 1893, in King’s County, New York. Mae West died when she was 87 years old on November 22, 1980. She was one of the most popular American actresses of classic Hollywood films, and her career spanned for seven decades because of her multiple talents. Mae West once said, “I believe in censorship. I made a fortune out of it.” She was one of the most controversial film stars during her day and was a sex symbol.
Malcolm X Visits London
Malcolm X was an African American minister, and he was born on May 19, 1925. Malcolm X died when he was just 39 years old on February 21, 1965, due to gunshot wounds. He was famous for the time he spent as a vocal spokesman for the Nation of Islam. In this picture, we could see Malcolm X holding an 8mm camera in London Airport. The photo was taken in 1964, and he was on his way to Egypt shortly after he broke his affiliation with the Nation of Islam.