The "Kiss-In"

62 years ago today, a famous photograph was snapped by Life Magazine's legendary photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt. With a sailor boldly embracing a nurse in an impromptu kiss, it perfectly captured the country's jubilance at the news of America's victory over Japan in World War II. Spontaneous, passionate and joyful, this composition, captured in a bustling Times Square filled with 750,000 celebrants became a symbol.

In commemoration of the anniversary of this historic occasion, the Times Square Alliance "led another celebration in Times Square today, in honor of the US Armed forces and in celebration of the universal ideals of peace, love and hope. Scores of couples of all nationalities, colors, ages, religions and genders gathered in Times Square for a smoochfest on the very spot where a spontaneous but seminal smacker symbolized the euphoria surrounding the end of World War II and captured the hope for a peaceful future". Dubbed The Kiss-In, hundreds gathered and aped the embrace captured in posterity decades ago. It was an eloquent tribute.

But then again, we'll look for any excuse to make out with a stranger.