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Master of Time Person of the Year
schopenhauer The 1979 selection of Ayatollah Khomeini caused massive cancellations and loss of advertising.
schopenhauer Soviet leader Joseph Stalin was selected twice, highlighting the cold reality of global influence.
schopenhauer Sort controversial covers by their year to discover which famous figures sparked global debates.
Dictator cover art: Adolf Hitler's 1938 cover did not show his face, but rather a dark drawing of him playing a pipe organ.
The front outer page of a book, magazine, or other publication. In 1938, Adolf Hitler was featured on the magazine's front page, sparking massive public outrage.
Which notorious European dictator was selected as Time's Man of the Year in 1938?
What major international crisis was ongoing when Ayatollah Khomeini was chosen in 1979?
Which Soviet leader was selected as Time's Man of the Year twice, in 1939 and 1942?
The selection of which Iranian leader in 1979 caused massive subscriber cancellations?