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1 WAC grooving: A Women's Army Corps (WAC) member gets down in "The Pleasure of your Company," a 1970 Army training film.
Two dogs dancing: "Dumpsie" and "Waffles" were the stars of a 1931 Universal Newreel which covered their charming tricks.
Three kids celebrating: These rambunctious youngsters were featured in Ford's 1926 "A Merry Christmas to All."
Four Beatles hamming it up: John, Paul, George, & Ringo played to the the cameras at the start of their 1964 U.S. tour.
Five skaters spinning: These skaters enjoyed the new Rockefeller Center Skating Rink, which had just opened in 1937.
Six doughboys charging: American troops charge forward during World War I's Meuse-Argonne Offensive in "Flashes of Action."
Seven women war workers welding: These women learn new trades for use in war industries during World War II.
Eight paparazzi photographing: Photographers couldn't get enough of the Beatles as they explored New York's Central Park.
Nine thirsty tavern-goers toasting: Patrons celebrate the end of the Prohibition on beer in this newsreel from March, 1933.
Ten couples waltzing: Nightclub goers celebrate an early end to Prohibition in this Universal Newsreel from November, 1933.