From Frederick Douglas and Mary Pitts to Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, these couples prove to us how love knows no bounds, and above all, is completely color-blind! These couples show that true and loving relationships aren’t just surface-level.
While we have made leaps and bounds in our levels of tolerance, we still have quite a journey ahead of us. Just take a look at the marriage of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Of course, the royal couple is just one example of these romantic game-changers. Read on to see how these couples have made history with their love.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono
They are one of the most iconic and artistic couples who ever lived. The pair lasted for a strong 11 years until the untimely and unfortunate assassination of John Lennon. The two bumped into each other in an art gallery in mid-60s London, and the rest was, literally ground-breaking history.
Ever since then, the pair were inseparable and even had two-week bed-in protests for peace. They were purveyors of love, and they both had a huge influence on the hippie movement. Their relationship was undoubtedly controversial, but no one can deny that it made waves and inspired people for years after.
Sammy Davis Jr. and May-Britt
Famous singer Sammy Davis Jr. was well known for his voice, but he also played the violin, the trumpet, and even the drums! He married Swedish actress May Britt and raised a lot of eyebrows during their time together. Even though Davis had the public's attention for his marriage with Britt, they still pursued the romance.
Despite getting threats and even capturing John F. Kennedy's attention in a negative way, he still didn't mind. At the time, the pair were under immense international pressure to not be together, simply because it wasn't something society wanted to see. They loved each other for a solid eight years until the two decided to split ways.
David Bowie and Iman
Many people know David Bowie for his spellbinding contemporary pop music. With classic hits like "Let's Dance" and "Space Oddity," who could forget the spandex-wearing sensation? Bowie married Iman, and they were happily married for 24 years.
The two met at a dinner party, and Bowie claims that he was drawn to her almost instantly. The two lived their lives together happily with their kids until Bowie passed away due to liver failure in 2016. Since his untimely passing, Iman always wears a necklace with her late husband's name on it, to prove that even though he may be gone, he will never be forgotten or replaced.
Richard Loving and Mildred Jeter
Richard Loving And Mildred Jeter's Love was so special when it lasted in the 1950s due to the controversy that arose because they were a mixed couple. The union was illegal by all means, and the state of Virginia didn't allow their marriage until 1967. Their love story was so unique that musicians even wrote songs about them and their romance appeared in several movies.
The two met thanks to family friends, and they became a part of each other's lives at an early age. Little did they know that they would be jailed for their love - how crazy!