PHOTO OF THE DAY: Powerful images of occurences in the 21st century

At times, it's hard to believe that some of the worst things in the world can happen right in your backyard. A normal day can turn into the rest of your life, and before you know it, you're a part of history by default.

Time has a way of turning some of the most life changing moments the world has ever known into memories through photos. While some may not agree with reliving those times through images, maybe it's a good thing that people have reminders that, even though it was a bad day or moment in time, peoplestood together and overcame all major obstacles, no matter where they were in the world. It really is all about perspective, and everyone knows it's easier to get caught up in the sadness and negativity, but by turning tragedy into triumph, it boosts the morale of a nation that proves can never be broken.

Below are 9 of the most impacting and powerful images that captured extremely hard times the people of the world have gone through in the 21st century. Before scrolling down, view at your discretion and be aware that some photos are graphic and may be unsuitable for children.

Flight 1549

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A photo of the entire cabin and crew disembarking the US Airways flight that landed in the Hudson Riverafter engine failure due to bird strikes. There were no major injuries or deaths.

Young Gunman

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An 8-year-old Syrian boy is photoed smoking a cigarette and holding an AK-47. This child doesn't even know what it's like to be a kid.

Crying Violinist

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A boy in Brazil crying and playing the violin, honoring his teacher who died, at her funeral. The teacher helped the young boy free himself from poverty.

Views From Space

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Tracy Caldwell is captured in the international space station, gazing at the earth, on cloud 9.

Pepper Spray

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A police officer is photographed spraying all of the Occupy protestors at the University of California. Cops always held bad reputations.

Lets Talk About Sex

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Indonesian men witnessing how to put on a condom for the first time. What a rare and unusual siting for them.

"The Falling Man"

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One of the most powerful and legendary photos in the world captures a man falling to his death after the attacks on 9/11. RIP.

Tsunami Strikes

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This is the photo that caught the first wave of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami as it hit land.

Kiki

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This was the moment rescuers saved a trapped 7-year-old Kiki from the earthquake ruins and damage in Haiti.