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Mr. Abdul Cader receiving the Governor-General's cup. after his horse "Breech" won the race.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Mr. Abdul Cader receiving the Governor-General's cup. after his horse "Breech" won the race.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Major Yuri Gagarin Awarded with Order of Lenin
Glittering occasion where Gagarin is presented with the Order of Lenin and Medal of Hero of the Soviet Union.
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Walter Schirra Receiving His "Astronaut Wings"
Walter Schirra receiving his 'Astronaut Wings' from Secretary of the Navy, Mr. Fred Korth (left), in a ceremony at the Pentagon. In the centre is Mrs. Schirra.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper in New York
36-year-old astronaut, L. Gordon Cooper received a tumultuous welcome when he went to New York with his family to receive the City's Medal of Honour and a scroll. The family were give the traditional ticker tape parade along Broadway. Above: Astro...
The Times of Ceylon Press
Three Apollo Astronauts Receive Gold Medals
President Johnson presenting gold medals to the three Apollo astronauts who went around the moon. Here at the White House on January 9th he is seen giving Frank Borman his medal whilst William Anders (left) and James Lovell look on.— (United Press...
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