The survey "photoes changing the world" was conducted by the British TV channel History. The photo Napalm Baby received 37% of the UK publics votes, topping the list. The famous photo taken by AP news agency photographer Nick Ut shook the world when it was published in 1972, The photo is said to have had a great influence, helping to end the war in Vietnam.
Second on the list with 35% of the votes is a photo of the body of a Syrian baby drifting ashore in Turkey during a wave of Syrian refugees. 3-year-old Aylan Kurdi and his family left Bodrum, Turkey, on September 2, 2015 in the hope of reaching Kos Island (Greece), but unfortunately the small boat carrying his family capsized just 30 minutes after the journey began.
Mr. Nelson Mandela tightened his hand at his wife Winnie when he was released from Victor prison, Cape Town on February 11, 1990 after 27 years in prison. Mr. Nelson Mandela was South African President from 1994 to 1999, and the first South African President to be elected democratically by popular vote. Before becoming president, Mr. Mandela was an activist against apartheidism. The former South African president passed away on December 5, 2013 at the age of 95. This photo received 23% of the votes.
Buzz Aldrin walked on the surface of the Moon in 1969. On the morning of July 16, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins set foot on the moon during a trip on the Apollo 11 spacecraft. In the historic moment, Buzz Adrin and Armstrong set foot on the surface of the Moon and spent 2 and a half hours exploring, while Michael Collins stayed on the orbit in Module Command. The photo received 23% of the votes.
Paul Dadge (right) helps injured passengers leave Edgware Road metro station in London after the bombing on July 7, 2005. This photo received 18% of the votes.
An unidentified prisoner standing on a box with a bag on his head and a wire around him in late 2003 at Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad, Iraq. The photo received 14% of the votes.
Prince Charles kissed his daughter-in-law Diana Spencer, in the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London, after their wedding on July 29, 2021. The couple broke the tradition and erased the ancient 'mental oath'. The photo received 11% of the votes.
US President Ronald Green wrinkled his face and raised his left arm when he was shot by an attack while leaving the Washington Hilton hotel on March 30, 2021. The president survived the assassination. The photo received 8% of the votes.
