On August 14, 1945, the news of Japan's surrender was announced in the United States, marking the end of World War II. Celebrations of wild joy erupted in the streets, but perhaps none were more relieved than those in uniform.

Among the overjoyed people gathered in Times Square that day was one of the most talented photojournalists of the 20th century, a German immigrant named Alfred Eisenstaedt. While taking pictures of the celebration, he spotted a sailor running along the street grabbing any and every female in sight. He later explained that, whether she was a grandmother, fat or thin, didn't make any difference.

Of course, a photo of the sailor kissing a senior citizen wouldn't have made the cover of Life, but when he locked lips with an attractive nurse, the image was circulated in newspapers across the country. In any case, the image remains a long lasting symbol of America's exuberance at the end of a long struggle.

The photograph that allowed geniuses to have a sense of humor

While Einstein certainly changed history with his scientific contributions, this photo changed the way history looked at Einstein. By humanizing a man known mainly for his brilliance, this image is the reason Einstein's name has become identified not only with genius, but also with "wacky genius".

So why the history-making tongue? It seems Professor Einstein, hoping to enjoy his 72nd birthday in peace, was stuck on the Princeton campus enduring incessant hounding by the press. Upon being asked to smile for the camera for what seemed like the millionth time, he gave photographer Arthur Sasse a good look at his uvula instead. This being no ordinary tongue, the resulting photo became an instant classic, thus ensuring that the distinguished Nobel Prize winner would be remembered as much for his personality as for his brain.