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From Moments to Memories: Photos That Captured Historic Events- World Photography Day
Photographs aren’t just a product of technological advancements; they’re a way of documenting human evolution. From moments that changed the course of humanity for the better or tragedies that had the world mourning, some photographs have become a timeless symbol of human experiences. On World Photography Day 2025, here’s a look at some photos that captured key moments in world history.
Apollo 11 Bootprint—1969
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin's bootprint marked humanity's first steps into the world of space exploration.
Cuban Missile Crisis—1962
Aerial photos revealed Soviet missile sites in Cuba, sparking the Cold War's tense standoff.
Atomic Cloud Rises Over Nagasaki—1945
The mushroom cloud captured after the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki symbolised the destructive powers of nuclear weapons.
Lunch atop a Skyscraper—1932
Eleven workers casually eating lunch on a beam suspended high above New York became a symbol of bravery during the Great Depression.
Tank Man—1989
An unknown protester blocking tanks in Beijing became an enduring symbol of standing up against oppression.
The Hindenburg Disaster—1937
Flames engulfed the German airship as cameras captured one of aviation's infamous tragedies.
Bloody Saturday—1937
A crying infant in a ruined Shanghai train station revealed the horrors of Japanese bombings during the Sino-Japanese War.
The Burning Monk—1963
Thích Quảng Đức’s self-immolation in Saigon, captured by Malcolm Browne, shocked the world and highlighted Vietnam's political crisis.
