A Pebble in the Pond

I have mentioned before my interest in reading obituaries and the interesting things you can learn about the lives of people who are otherwise unknown or who had some brief brush with fame.

Australian Olympian Peter Norman died earlier this week. Norman won the silver medal in the 200 meters at the Mexico City Olympics in 1968, but his claim to obituary fame comes from his inclusion in this unforgettable photograph. The obituary points out the little-known fact that Norman wore a badge on his uniform in solidarity with his fellow medalists, with whom he stayed in periodic touch over the years.

If I had to choose the 10 most significant and memorable pictures of the 20th century, that photo would make my list.