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Vintage: Saddam Hussein eats lunch, Sachin has beer, Einstein plays violin

Updated On: 05 December, 2018 07:10 PM IST |

From Albert Einstein to George Harrison and Maradona to Madonna, here's a look at some rarely seen images of well-known people from across the globe. All pics/AFP

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Picture dated 1931 of German-born Swiss-US physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955), author of theory of relativity, awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921, playing the violin

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Picture dated 1931 of German-born Swiss-US physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955), author of theory of relativity, awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921, playing the violin

Picture dated 1931 of German-born Swiss-US physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955), author of theory of relativity, awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921, playing the violin

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Picture dated 1931 of German-born Swiss-US physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955), author of theory of relativity, awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921, playing the violin

A photo taken on August 2, 1954 in Vallauris shows Spanish painter Pablo Picasso and his son Claude during a fighting bull

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A photo taken on August 2, 1954 in Vallauris shows Spanish painter Pablo Picasso and his son Claude during a fighting bull

A photo taken on August 2, 1954 in Vallauris shows Spanish painter Pablo Picasso and his son Claude during a fighting bull

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A photo taken on August 2, 1954 in Vallauris shows Spanish painter Pablo Picasso and his son Claude during a fighting bull

Diego Maradona, 16, warms up 12 September 1977 in Buenos Aires. Maradona was born on the 30th of October 1960 in Villa Fiorito, one the poorest suburbs of Buenos Aires

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Diego Maradona, 16, warms up 12 September 1977 in Buenos Aires. Maradona was born on the 30th of October 1960 in Villa Fiorito, one the poorest suburbs of Buenos Aires

Diego Maradona, 16, warms up 12 September 1977 in Buenos Aires. Maradona was born on the 30th of October 1960 in Villa Fiorito, one the poorest suburbs of Buenos Aires

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Diego Maradona, 16, warms up 12 September 1977 in Buenos Aires. Maradona was born on the 30th of October 1960 in Villa Fiorito, one the poorest suburbs of Buenos Aires

Unlocated picture dated probably in the 30s of Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), the US scientist and the pioneer in the field of the electricity, working in his laboratory

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Unlocated picture dated probably in the 30s of Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), the US scientist and the pioneer in the field of the electricity, working in his laboratory

Unlocated picture dated probably in the 30s of Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), the US scientist and the pioneer in the field of the electricity, working in his laboratory

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Unlocated picture dated probably in the 30s of Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), the US scientist and the pioneer in the field of the electricity, working in his laboratory

Iraqi Vice-President Saddam Hussein has a lunch on March 3, 1975 in Hotel Matignon in Paris during his meeting with French Prime minister Jacques Chirac (not pictured)

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Iraqi Vice-President Saddam Hussein has a lunch on March 3, 1975 in Hotel Matignon in Paris during his meeting with French Prime minister Jacques Chirac (not pictured)

Iraqi Vice-President Saddam Hussein has a lunch on March 3, 1975 in Hotel Matignon in Paris during his meeting with French Prime minister Jacques Chirac (not pictured)

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Iraqi Vice-President Saddam Hussein has a lunch on March 3, 1975 in Hotel Matignon in Paris during his meeting with French Prime minister Jacques Chirac (not pictured)

The Beatle' George Harrison kisses his young wife, Patti Boyd on June 22, 1966 in an unidentified place

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The Beatle' George Harrison kisses his young wife, Patti Boyd on June 22, 1966 in an unidentified place

The Beatle' George Harrison kisses his young wife, Patti Boyd on June 22, 1966 in an unidentified place

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The Beatle' George Harrison kisses his young wife, Patti Boyd on June 22, 1966 in an unidentified place

Paul McCartney poses with his wife Linda and his daughters (from L to R) Heather, Mary and Stella, before their departure for the USA, on January 14, 1975 at London airport

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Paul McCartney poses with his wife Linda and his daughters (from L to R) Heather, Mary and Stella, before their departure for the USA, on January 14, 1975 at London airport

Paul McCartney poses with his wife Linda and his daughters (from L to R) Heather, Mary and Stella, before their departure for the USA, on January 14, 1975 at London airport

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Paul McCartney poses with his wife Linda and his daughters (from L to R) Heather, Mary and Stella, before their departure for the USA, on January 14, 1975 at London airport

Former heavyweight world boxing champion Muhammad Ali (C) kisses a child on October 05, 1986 after praying at the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque in Cairo, Egypt

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Former heavyweight world boxing champion Muhammad Ali (C) kisses a child on October 05, 1986 after praying at the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque in Cairo, Egypt

Former heavyweight world boxing champion Muhammad Ali (C) kisses a child on October 05, 1986 after praying at the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque in Cairo, Egypt

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Former heavyweight world boxing champion Muhammad Ali (C) kisses a child on October 05, 1986 after praying at the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque in Cairo, Egypt

Picture dated 1900 of Henry Ford, attracting the attention of bystanders as he takes the wheel of one of his brand new cars. Henry Ford (1863-1947), US car manufacturer, was the founder of the Ford Motor Company in 1903 and father of modern assembly lines used in mass production

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Picture dated 1900 of Henry Ford, attracting the attention of bystanders as he takes the wheel of one of his brand new cars. Henry Ford (1863-1947), US car manufacturer, was the founder of the Ford Motor Company in 1903 and father of modern assembly lines used in mass production

Picture dated 1900 of Henry Ford, attracting the attention of bystanders as he takes the wheel of one of his brand new cars. Henry Ford (1863-1947), US car manufacturer, was the founder of the Ford Motor Company in 1903 and father of modern assembly lines used in mass production

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Picture dated 1900 of Henry Ford, attracting the attention of bystanders as he takes the wheel of one of his brand new cars. Henry Ford (1863-1947), US car manufacturer, was the founder of the Ford Motor Company in 1903 and father of modern assembly lines used in mass production

US pop star Madonna performs along with an unidentified dancing partner on August 28, 1987 during a single concert held in the park of the town of Sceaux, located in the southern suburb of Paris

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US pop star Madonna performs along with an unidentified dancing partner on August 28, 1987 during a single concert held in the park of the town of Sceaux, located in the southern suburb of Paris

US pop star Madonna performs along with an unidentified dancing partner on August 28, 1987 during a single concert held in the park of the town of Sceaux, located in the southern suburb of Paris

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US pop star Madonna performs along with an unidentified dancing partner on August 28, 1987 during a single concert held in the park of the town of Sceaux, located in the southern suburb of Paris

Sachin Tendulkar arrives at the Oval in London with a pint of English beer, on April 28, 1992, before making his debut for the Yorshire team on April 30

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Sachin Tendulkar arrives at the Oval in London with a pint of English beer, on April 28, 1992, before making his debut for the Yorshire team on April 30

Sachin Tendulkar arrives at the Oval in London with a pint of English beer, on April 28, 1992, before making his debut for the Yorshire team on April 30

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Sachin Tendulkar arrives at the Oval in London with a pint of English beer, on April 28, 1992, before making his debut for the Yorshire team on April 30

Picture dated of the 60's showing American writer Ernest Hemingway (L) with his wife on board the Constitution' crossing the Atlantic Ocean toward Europe

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Picture dated of the 60's showing American writer Ernest Hemingway (L) with his wife on board the Constitution' crossing the Atlantic Ocean toward Europe

Picture dated of the 60's showing American writer Ernest Hemingway (L) with his wife on board the Constitution' crossing the Atlantic Ocean toward Europe

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Picture dated of the 60's showing American writer Ernest Hemingway (L) with his wife on board the Constitution' crossing the Atlantic Ocean toward Europe

Undated picture of Walt Disney (1901-66), American artist and film producer of animated cartoons (most famous character being Mickey Mouse, 1928) and colour movies for young people such as Treasure Island' (1950) and Robin Hood' (1952). He also opened Disneyland, the first family amusement park (1955 in California)

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Undated picture of Walt Disney (1901-66), American artist and film producer of animated cartoons (most famous character being Mickey Mouse, 1928) and colour movies for young people such as Treasure Island' (1950) and Robin Hood' (1952). He also opened Disneyland, the first family amusement park (1955 in California)

Undated picture of Walt Disney (1901-66), American artist and film producer of animated cartoons (most famous character being Mickey Mouse, 1928) and colour movies for young people such as Treasure Island' (1950) and Robin Hood' (1952). He also opened Disneyland, the first family amusement park (1955 in California)

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Undated picture of Walt Disney (1901-66), American artist and film producer of animated cartoons (most famous character being Mickey Mouse, 1928) and colour movies for young people such as Treasure Island' (1950) and Robin Hood' (1952). He also opened Disneyland, the first family amusement park (1955 in California)

Lord Louis Mountbatten (L) and Lady Edwina Mountbatten (R) receive Mahatma Gandhi (C), as Lord Mountbatten becomes Viceroy of the British Indian Empire on April 11, 1947

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Lord Louis Mountbatten (L) and Lady Edwina Mountbatten (R) receive Mahatma Gandhi (C), as Lord Mountbatten becomes Viceroy of the British Indian Empire on April 11, 1947

Lord Louis Mountbatten (L) and Lady Edwina Mountbatten (R) receive Mahatma Gandhi (C), as Lord Mountbatten becomes Viceroy of the British Indian Empire on April 11, 1947

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Lord Louis Mountbatten (L) and Lady Edwina Mountbatten (R) receive Mahatma Gandhi (C), as Lord Mountbatten becomes Viceroy of the British Indian Empire on April 11, 1947

US Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK). his wife Jacqueline pose with their son John on December 10, 1960. JFK, the 35th President of the United States (1961-1963), was assassinated in Dallas, Tx, 22 November 1963, while on a political trip through Texas

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US Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK). his wife Jacqueline pose with their son John on December 10, 1960. JFK, the 35th President of the United States (1961-1963), was assassinated in Dallas, Tx, 22 November 1963, while on a political trip through Texas

US Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK). his wife Jacqueline pose with their son John on December 10, 1960. JFK, the 35th President of the United States (1961-1963), was assassinated in Dallas, Tx, 22 November 1963, while on a political trip through Texas

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US Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK). his wife Jacqueline pose with their son John on December 10, 1960. JFK, the 35th President of the United States (1961-1963), was assassinated in Dallas, Tx, 22 November 1963, while on a political trip through Texas

Carl Lewis of the USA (C) smiles on the podium on August 6, 1984 in Los Angeles, after winning the gold medal in the men's Olympic long jump competition with a jump of 8.54m, in front of Australian Gary Honey (L) and Italian Giovanni Evangelisti

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Carl Lewis of the USA (C) smiles on the podium on August 6, 1984 in Los Angeles, after winning the gold medal in the men's Olympic long jump competition with a jump of 8.54m, in front of Australian Gary Honey (L) and Italian Giovanni Evangelisti

Carl Lewis of the USA (C) smiles on the podium on August 6, 1984 in Los Angeles, after winning the gold medal in the men's Olympic long jump competition with a jump of 8.54m, in front of Australian Gary Honey (L) and Italian Giovanni Evangelisti

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Carl Lewis of the USA (C) smiles on the podium on August 6, 1984 in Los Angeles, after winning the gold medal in the men's Olympic long jump competition with a jump of 8.54m, in front of Australian Gary Honey (L) and Italian Giovanni Evangelisti

Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi prepares a speech in September 1989 in Burma

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Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi prepares a speech in September 1989 in Burma

Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi prepares a speech in September 1989 in Burma

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Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi prepares a speech in September 1989 in Burma

South African activist and Nobel Peace Prize and Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his wife Leah walk on the Great Wall of China, on August 13, 1986, during their travel in China

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South African activist and Nobel Peace Prize and Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his wife Leah walk on the Great Wall of China, on August 13, 1986, during their travel in China

South African activist and Nobel Peace Prize and Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his wife Leah walk on the Great Wall of China, on August 13, 1986, during their travel in China

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South African activist and Nobel Peace Prize and Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his wife Leah walk on the Great Wall of China, on August 13, 1986, during their travel in China

Nancy (L) and Ronald Reagan say goodbye to the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize Mother Teresa after they had lunch together at the White House in Washington D.C. on May 6, 1981

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Nancy (L) and Ronald Reagan say goodbye to the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize Mother Teresa after they had lunch together at the White House in Washington D.C. on May 6, 1981

Nancy (L) and Ronald Reagan say goodbye to the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize Mother Teresa after they had lunch together at the White House in Washington D.C. on May 6, 1981

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Nancy (L) and Ronald Reagan say goodbye to the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize Mother Teresa after they had lunch together at the White House in Washington D.C. on May 6, 1981

The Reverend Frank R. Wilson presents to US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (R) on October 22, 1939, the Bible offered by King George of England and Queen Elizabeth during their visit at St James's Church in Hyde Park, New York

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The Reverend Frank R. Wilson presents to US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (R) on October 22, 1939, the Bible offered by King George of England and Queen Elizabeth during their visit at St James's Church in Hyde Park, New York

The Reverend Frank R. Wilson presents to US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (R) on October 22, 1939, the Bible offered by King George of England and Queen Elizabeth during their visit at St James's Church in Hyde Park, New York

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The Reverend Frank R. Wilson presents to US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (R) on October 22, 1939, the Bible offered by King George of England and Queen Elizabeth during their visit at St James's Church in Hyde Park, New York

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