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1950s singer Buddy Holly helped popularise Wayfarers. Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses and eyeglasses have been manufactured by Ray-Ban since 1952. Made popular in the 1950s and 1960s by music and film icons such as Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and James Dean, Wayfarers almost became discontinued in the 1970s, before a major resurgence was created in the 1980s through massive product placements.
Before Luxottica bought the Brand "Ray-Ban" from Bausch & Lomb in 1999 - discontinuing the (long established) shapes and features of the original B&L Wayfarer-Design (B&L 5022 and 5024) replacing it with their own designs and often denying historical facts - the Bausch&Lomb "Wayfarer" had made its way through the changes noted above.
Aviator sunglasses. F.W. Hunter, Army test pilot, with AN 6531 sunglasses (1942) Aviator sunglasses are a style of sunglasses that was developed by a group of American firms. The original Bausch & Lomb design is now commercially marketed as Ray-Ban Aviators, although other manufacturers also produce aviator-style sunglasses.
Oktoberfest begins with the mayor of Munich, Germany, tapping the ceremonial first barrel of golden fest beer. The world's most famous fall beer bash starts Sept. 21 and ends Oct. 6.
Catskill Mountain Railroad in Kingston, New York. This scenic train ride travels through the Catskill Mountains, showcasing beautiful autumn foliage and picturesque landscapes along the way ...
A photo taken by passenger Jaci Purser after the Delta flight she was on returned to the airport due to a cabin pressure issue that caused bloody noses and other problems for passengers.