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Babe Ruth (1895–1948) -

American baseball legend Babe Ruth (center, in straw hat) poses with a crowd of young fans in New York City in 1922.

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Amelia Earhart (1897–1837) -

Pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart is surrounded by police and well-wishers as she and her pilot, Wilmer Stultz, and mechanic, Louis Gordon, arrive in Southampton, England, on June 19, 1928 after successfully completing their transatlantic flight from Newfoundland, Canada. Sadly, Earhart was declared dead in 1939, two years after the plane she was piloting disappeared over the Pacific Ocean.

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Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948) -

Mahatma Gandhi steps out from his vehicle to be greeted by a throng of well-wishers as he arrives in London in 1931 during a tour of England.

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Charlie Chaplin (1889–1977) -

After a 10-year absence, silent movie star Charlie Chaplin made a pilgrimage to his birthplace at Kennington in London in 1930. While there, he was quickly mobbed by fans as he visited shops and stores in the vicinity.

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Frank Sinatra (1915–1998) -

Frank Sinatra stands on a stepladder and signs autographs while fans surround him upon his arrival at a train station in Los Angeles, California. Sinatra had arrived in Hollywood to begin shooting the musical film 'Higher and Higher' (1944).

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Joan Crawford (1908–1977) -

Hollywood actress Joan Crawford is ringed by fans as she hands out autographed photographs of herself at the premiere of her film 'Sudden Fear' (1952) in the lobby of Loew's State Theatre in New York City.

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John Wayne (1907–1979) -

The "Duke" towers over fans at the opening of Republic House, the new headquarters of Republic Pictures, in Soho Square, London on February 26, 1951.

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John F. Kennedy (1917–1963) -

In a scene unthinkable today, newly-elected President John F. Kennedy mingles freely with admirers on the White House lawn.

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Greta Garbo (1905–1990) -

Swedish movie star Greta Garbo is certainly not alone as she's met by numerous reporters after arriving in Gothenburg from New York City onboard the ocean liner MS Kungsholm in October 1938.

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Marlene Dietrich (1901–1992) -

German-born American actress Marlene Dietrich is surrounded by the press on July 14, 1939 during the Bastille Day Ball at Place de l'Opéra in Paris, France.

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Marlon Brando (1924–2004) -

Marlon Brando stands with his arm around poet James Baldwin (1924– 1987) surrounded by actors Charlton Heston (1923–2008) and Harry Belafonte and others gathered at the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington on August 28, 1963.

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Elvis Presley (1935–1977) -

Elvis Presley is hemmed in by the media at a press conference in the US Army's Ray Barracks in Friedberg, Germany, on March 1, 1960 on the occasion of the singer's discharge from military service.

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Gregory Peck (1916–2003) -

Stopping off in Copenhagen during a tour of Scandinavia in January 1953, film star Gregory Peck is met by fans in the Danish capital.

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Marilyn Monroe (1926–1962) and Laurence Olivier (1907–1989) -

Marilyn Monroe relaxes with Laurence Olivier while sipping tea as the two film stars are corralled by photographers during a press conference at the Savoy Hotel in London in July 1956 to promote their film 'The Prince and the Showgirl.'

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Sophia Loren -

Italian screen siren Sophia Loren is seen in 1960 besieged by fans and signing autographs. The actress was heading for a Red Cross center in Rome to donate blood.

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Natalie Wood (1938–1981) and Warren Beatty -

Surrounded by journalists and photographers, Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty enter the Palais des Festivals in evening dress during the 1962 Cannes Film Festival in France.

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Hugh Hefner (1926–2017) -

A bevvy of "bunnies"—costumed waitresses from his nightclubs— gather around Playboy boss Hugh Hefner in this 1963 publicity photograph.

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Ringo Starr -

Ringo Starr clutches a toy teddy bear while surrounded by newsmen upon his arrival at San Francisco International Airport in 1964. The Beatles drummer was en route to Melbourne, Australia, to join the band following his recovery from illness in a London hospital.

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Duke Ellington (1899–1974) -

Band leader and composer Duke Ellington finds himself surrounded by jazz fans upon his arrival at Milan railway station in November 1950 at the start of his band's tour of Italy.

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Elizabeth Taylor (1932–2011) -

Elizabeth Taylor appears overwhelmed in the melee as she's surrounded by police and reporters during a visit to London in March 1961 for a promotional tour.

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Mick Jagger -

Rolling Stone front man Mick Jagger looks slightly crestfallen as press photographers gather round him on July 31, 1967 as the singer arrives at the London Law Courts to appeal against his conviction on drug charges. His sentence was subsequently reduced from three months imprisonment to conditional discharge with probation.

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John Lennon (1940–1980) -

A worried-looking John Lennon shields Yoko Ono as the pair make their way through a police escort after Lennon's appearance at Marylebone Magistrates' Court in London on October 19, 1968. The Beatle had been charged with possession of drugs and was released on bail.

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Gina Lollobrigida -

These teenaged American lads on vacation in Rome in 1969 had the surprise of their lives when Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida turned up and agreed to 'model' for the class.

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Paul McCartney -

Police officers escort Beatle Paul McCartney and new wife Linda as the couple battle their way through a sea of fans to reach their waiting car  following their wedding in London in March 1969.

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Johnny Cash (1932–2003) -

Country singer Johnny Cash chats with some of the inmates and guests during his visit to Cummins Prison in Arkansas on April 10, 1969. Cash performed two shows at Folsom State Prison in California on January 13, 1968, in front of what he described as a "captive audience."

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Marvin Gaye (1939–1984) -

Soul legend Marvin Gaye is mobbed by admirers as he leaves the Mangrove Café in London during a concert tour in England in October 1976. Gaye was shot dead by his father on April 1, 1984.

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Princess Grace of Monaco (1929–1982) -

Princess Grace of Monaco faces press and public while she arrives to attend the 33rd Cannes Film Festival in May 1980. The festival was paying tribute to Alfred Hitchcock, who had died in April.

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Pelé -

Brazilian soccer ace Pelé clutches his team's World Cup trophy in Paris as he's surrounded by a huge crowd on March 30, 1971 on the Champs-Elysées during a promotional tour.

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Lady Diana Spencer (1961–1997) -

Lady Diana Spencer, pictured in June 1981 a month or so before her marriage to Prince Charles, is the center of attention at Royal Ascot, Britain's most valuable horse-racing event.

Sources: (History) (Beatles Bible) (Smooth Radio)

See also: The British royal family at the races

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