EVB2940278: At the Tehran palace on New Year's Eve 1977 President Carter raised a toast to Iran which was 'Under the great leadership of the Shah an island of stability in one of the more troubled areas of the world.' However Iran was aready in revolt and the Shah was deposed a year later on Jan 16 1979 / Bridgeman Images
EVB2940395: Timber destroyed by May 18 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. Trees within 19 miles from volcano were blown down. . Trees within 19 miles from volcano were blown down. . Trees within 19 miles from volcano were blown down. . Trees within 19 miles from volcano were blown down. . Trees within 19 miles from volcano were blown down / Bridgeman Images
EVB2934513: Paris at the height of the 'Mississippi Bubble,' in 1720. John Law promoted shares in his Mississippi Land Company, causing a 400% price increase from January to May. The stock price declined to its original price in Dec. 1720, leaving many impoverished. Engraving by Eugene Guenin after painting by Edward Matthew Ward / Bridgeman Images