Archive for July 23rd, 2023

THE “KING” OF ROCK WAS A HARLEY MAN


Elvis with his new Harley Davidson in 1956.

The motorcycle was a classic black-and-chrome beauty that
perfectly matched his signature style. As he rode around town
on it, heads turned and people stopped to take pictures.

24 Vintage Photos That Prove Elvis Presley Was Also a Motorcycle Enthusiast ~ vintage everyday

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FROM THE RETRO BLOG REMEMBER DEPT.

10 pairs L'eggs Egg Pantyhose Size B & One Size All | Vintage accessories, The good old days ...
Remember when L’eggs pantyhose came in plastic eggs,
1970s?

L’eggs is a brand of pantyhose, introduced in 1969 by
Hanes,which radically changed the hosiery marketplace.

The novel developments were the egg-shaped plastic
product container, the brainchild of Hanes executive
Robert Elberson. 


Former Hanes exec Robert Elberson dies - Triad Business Journal
Robert Elberson (Died 2013)


 

L'Eggs SNL | atelier-yuwa.ciao.jp

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DETROIT RIOTS BEGAN ON THIS DAY IN 1967

1967 Detroit riots photo gallery

The 1967 Detroit Riots were among the bloodiest in American
history. The strife occurred during a period of Detroit’s history
when the once-affluent city was struggling economically, and
race relations nationwide were at an all-time low.

1967 Detroit riots, 'resistance' then and now | USA | Al Jazeera

On this day, 50 years ago: Detroit riot photos from July 23, 1967 - mlive.com

1967 Riots / Rebellion | The Detroit News Pages | Detroit News | Detroit news, Detroit riots ...

On this day, 50 years ago: Detroit riot photos from July 23, 1967 - mlive.com

1967 Detroit riots photo gallery

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