Nasa's “Man on the Moon” photo was named the most famous image of all time, followed by “Lunch atop a Skyscraper,” which showed eleven ironworkers sitting on a steel beam 260 meters above the ground in Manhattan, New York City in 1932.
Not many know Charles O'Rear is the man behind Bliss, the photograph considered by many as the most-viewed picture in the history of the world. O'Rear clicked Bliss 21 years ago and it was used by Microsoft as the default background for its Windows XP operating system.
While the Eiffel Tower holds the record for most photographed spot, there are several others on the list close behind.
Boulevard du Temple. When speaking of rarities in a medium, it's hard to outdo the very first specimen, and that's the case in photography as well. This photograph by Louis Daguerre in 1838 is the first to include people. It is grainy and blurry, demonstrating photography at its most rudimentary form.
Sydney Opera House
It makes you wish you were in Sydney right now! The Sydney Opera House is one of the most photographed landmarks not only in Australia, but in the world. If you love travel photography, taking great photos here, including a selfie, should be at the top of your list.
1. “Baby Shark Dance” by Pinkfong (13.01 billion views)
In January 2021, Baby Shark Dance became the first YouTube video to surpass 10 billion views, after snatching the crown of most-viewed YouTube video of all time from the former record holder "Despacito" one year before. "Baby Shark Dance" currently has 12.3 billion lifetime views on YouTube.
The world's first permanent photograph was taken in 1827 and was titled View from the Window at Le Gras. The first photo in the world was created by an inventor from France named Nicéphore Niépce.
An iconic image or thing is important or impressive because it seems to be a symbol of something. [...] [formal]
The World Wide Web (WWW) logo, also known as the “www” icon, is arguably the most iconic image on the internet.
Minecraft crosses 1 trillion views on YouTube - The Verge.
A number of superstar musical acts have had multiple videos surpass a billion views — including Justin Bieber, Adele, Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift.
According to Billboard, The Weeknd's “Blinding Lights” holds the title for the most famous song for the period 1960-2021. If you're interested in songs that appeared on "all-time top" lists compiled by well-known music publications, check this study from 2015 that resulted in 50 iconic songs of all time.
Using Forbes's estimated pay rate of $5 per 1,000 views for “top” talent, a YouTube video with 1 million views can make upward of $5,000, which makes being a modern-day social media influencer a pretty lucrative job.
Butter by BTS is the video that has garnered the fastest 1 million views on YouTube.
The British broadcasting corporation channel (BBC) is the world's largest broadcast news company that create 120 hours of radio, internet and television output every day. The company started on 14 November 1922 by broadcasting news from the radio station.
Great Barrier Reef
It may be Australia's most famous attraction but with good reason! The Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven wonders of the natural world. Stretching 3000 km across the coast of Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef is a diver's dream.
The first photograph taken in Australia, a daguerreotype of Bridge Street, Sydney, was recorded as having been taken by a visiting naval captain, Captain Augustin Lucas (1804-1854) in 1841.
Whitehaven Beach
Set in the spectacular archipelago of The Whitsundays, Whitehaven is often touted as one of the most beautiful places in the world.
A trillionaire is an individual with a net worth equal to at least one trillion in U.S. dollars or a similarly valued currency, such as the euro or the British pound. Currently, no one has yet claimed trillionaire status, although some of the world's richest individuals may only be a few years away from this milestone.