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Saturday, August 29, 2020
Most talked about hotels
Claridges - London, UK
If
you’re looking to stay in the heart of London and get the full English
experience, Claridges is the hotel for you. Draped in timeless elegance, guests
can enjoy afternoon tea or enjoy a pint at the bar all with 5-star
accommodations.
A trip to the last century!
1965: Muhammed Ali and Sonny
Liston
On
May 25, 1965, world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali returned to the ring for
a rematch with Sonny Liston. The boxing legend knocked Liston out in the first
round with a blow known as "the phantom
punch." In this Getty photo,
Liston can be seen face-down after his rival delivered the winning strike.
Friday, August 28, 2020
Most talked about hotels
Icehotel - Jukkasjarvi,
Sweden
A trip to the last century
1964: Lyndon B. Johnson
signs the Civil Rights Act
In
1964, President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The watershed
legislation banned discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or
national origin. The president is pictured alongside Martin Luther King Jr.
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Most talked about hotels
The Royal Hawaiian Resort
- Honolulu, USA
Walking
into the luxurious Royal Hawaiian Resort, you may be surprised to know that it
is almost one hundred years old. Located in Waikiki, the hotel boasts beautiful
white sandy beaches, world-class accommodations, and picturesque ocean views.
A trip to the last century!
1963: Lyndon B. Johnson is
sworn in
After
President Kennedy was shot on Nov. 22, 1963, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson
was sworn in aboard Air Force One. The inauguration marked the first time a woman administered
the oath of office, and the only time a president
has taken the oath on an airplane. The 36th president can be seen in this image
by White House photographer Cecil Stoughton alongside Jacqueline Kennedy, Lady
Bird Johnson, and others.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Most talked about hotels
The Beverly Hills Hotel -
Los Angeles, USA
Located
in glitzy Los Angeles, visitors can live like a movie star at the posh Beverly
Hills Hotel. Nestled along Sunset Boulevard, offers a secluded escape among 12
acres of gardens and large palm trees.
A trip to the last century
1962: JFK and Marilyn
Monroe
On May 19, 1962, President John F. Kennedy
celebrated his birthday with a Democratic fundraiser at Madison Square Garden.
The party drew a crowd of more than 15,000 celebrities and VIPs. Marilyn
Monroe, rumored at the time to be having an affair with the president, appeared at the event to sing her famously sultry version of
"Happy Birthday, Mr. President." Later that night, White House
photographer Cecil Stoughton captured the only existing image of Monroe with
JFK, alongside his brother Bobby Kennedy.
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Most talked about hotels
Copacabana Palace - Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil
This
stately art deco is situated on one of the world’s most famous beaches - the
Praia de Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Outfitted with beautiful ocean
views, grand bathrooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant and more, traveling
staying here can live life royally during their stay.
A trip to the last century!
1961: Berlin Wall erected
In
this image was taken in Berlin, Germany on Aug. 14, 1961, soldiers of the East
German National People's Army (NVA) erect barbed wire fences to close off a
street in preparation for the construction of the Berlin Wall. The first
concrete emplacements were erected on August 17 and would remain in place until
1989.
Monday, August 24, 2020
Sunday, August 23, 2020
Most talked about hotels
Bellagio - Las Vegas, USA
The
final Las Vegas hotel on our list, the Bellagio is known to wow all visitors
walking The Strip with its iconic fountains. But the resort is also known for delicious cuisines - like Kobe beef - and one-of-a-kind luxurious amenities.
A trip to the last century!
1960: Muhammad Ali wins
gold in Rome Olympics
In
August 1960, boxing legend Muhammad Ali, known then as Cassius Clay,
pummeled three-time Polish champion, Zbigniew Pietrzykowski, at the Rome Olympic
Games. The boxer coasted through all four fights and took home a gold medal at
the age of 18. In this photo by an unknown photographer, the legendary boxer is
pictured shortly after winning his medal.
PJ of the day
How do you stay warm in any room? Just huddle
in the corner, where it’s always 90 degrees.