We really like this photo. It’s a rare shot of Steve McQueen standing next to the Porsche 917A he drove while filming the racing drama Le Mans. The image’s dyes have faded, which means the distinctive baby blue of the famed car is now a ghostly grey. We could easily fix that in Photoshop, but we think the evanescent look is appropriate for McQueen, who died prematurely. Le Mans premiered today in 1971.
1954—First Church of Scientology Established
The first Scientology church, based on the writings of science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard, is established in Los Angeles, California. Since then, the city has become home to the largest concentration of Scientologists in the world, and its ranks include high-profile adherents such as Tom Cruise and John Travolta.