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Major Gagarin Arrives in London
Russia's Major Yuri Gagarin, the world's first spaceman, arrived in London today from Moscow to visit the Soviet Union Exhibition at Earl's Court. During the Spaceman's stay he will meet the British Prime Minister, Mr. MacMillion. Photo shows: Maj...
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Major Gagarin Visits the Soviet Exhibiton in London
Russia's Major Yuri Gagarin, the world's first spaceman, who arrived in London by Air from Moscow this morning, toured the Soviet Exhibition at Earl's Court this afternoon. At this Exhibition he was presented with a Gold medal from the British Int...
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London gave Major Gagarin, the world's first man in space, a great reception today (11-7-61). There were cheers and applause at London Airport. And more cheers as the twenty-seven-year-old Soviet spaceman drove to the Russian Embassy in London bef...
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Self-styled "World Citizen," 36-year-old Garry Davis, was interviewed by the manager of the Savoy Hotel when he wanted to pay his £15 bill with "world currency" which he claimed was worth 8s. each. He said he registered at the hotel as a "World Ci...
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Mr. K. Sanmuganatham Presented to the Duke of Edinburgh
Mr. K Sanmuganatham (24), of Ceylon, is presented to the Duke of Edinburgh at the inaugural meeting at the Guildhall, London for the Commonwealth Technical Training Week.
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Mr. Robert Heanley — U.K., Representative of the Australian Canned Fruits Board
Mr. Robert Heanley, U.K., representative of the Australian Canned Fruits Board, presenting cans of fruit to the Mayor of Lambeth, Councillor C. F. Hart, at the Oval after Surrey had been beaten by 10-wickets by the Australian tourists. For every c...
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Olivia - The Girl Who Gave Yuri a Kiss
PS: The Girl: Olivia Brayden, pictured last night (12-7-61) after she stole a kiss from Spaceman Yuri on the steps of the Russian Embassy in London Yesterday. (on right) just laughed for joy. Olivia was waiting with a group of friends at the Sovi...
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Philip Kgosana — South African National Leader
"South African National Leader in London" Wearing a straw hat and a broad smile is Philip Kgosana. The South African National Leader is seen in London yesterday.. It was Mr. Kgosana who led the 30,000 Africans into Capetown last year in a passive ...
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Prince Carl Gustav Arrives in London
Today Prince Carl Gustaf, heir to the Swedish throne, arrived at London airport as an ordinary passenger to spend a short visit as a guest of the Queen's. He will spend most of his holiday with Prince Charles at Balmoral. Photo shows: The Prince i...
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Prince Gustav & Queen Louise in London
King Gustav and Queen Louise of Sweden arrived in London today for their state visit. They sailed up the Thames to Greenwich in the Swedish cruiser Tre Kronor where they were met by the Duke of Edinburgh accompanied by the Swedish Ambassador. The ...
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