Rio de Janeiro in the Cold War

The atlas holds 6 people and 6 moments here, from 1947 to 1991. The most recorded lives are Albert Camus, Harry S. Truman and Freddie Mercury.

Albert Camus
in 1949
1 moment here
French writer, philosopher, journalist, and political activist, born in French Algeria. Camus studied and worked in Algiers, moved between Algeria…
Harry S. Truman
in 1947
1 moment here
Harry S. Truman (1884–1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953.…
Freddie Mercury
in 1985
1 moment here
Freddie Mercury (Farrokh Bulsara) was a British singer, songwriter, pianist, and lead vocalist of Queen.…
Indira Gandhi
in 1968
1 moment here
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi was an Indian stateswoman who served as prime minister from 1966 to 1977 and from 1980 until her assassination in 1984.…
Hebe Camargo
in 1959
1 moment here
Brazilian television host, singer, actress, and radio performer widely known as the “Queen of Brazilian Television.” Born in Taubaté, she moved to…
George Michael
in 1991
1 moment here
English singer-songwriter and record producer, born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou in East Finchley, England.…