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Russian Ambassador With Yuri Gagarin
Mr. N. Y.Tarakanov , Russian Ambassador, putting an arm round Major Yuri Gagarin before the Soviet spaceman left Ceylon this morning.
The Times of Ceylon Press
The Russian Cosmonaut Major Gherman Titov And His Wife
The Russian cosmonaut Major Gherman Titov, and his wife recently visited United Nations Headquarters where he was the guest of honour at a reception given by the acting UN Secretary-General U. Thant. After the reception, Major and Mrs. Titov were ...
United Nations Information Centre
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...
United Press International (UK) Ltd.
President J. R. Jayawardene with the Astronauts of Apollo-12
"Presenting the Flag" (?)
Lankadeepa
U.S. Astronauts Receiving Congratulations from President
U.S. astronauts Edward H. White (left) and James A. McDivitt putting their heads together to hear President Johnson's telephoned congratulations on their successful Gemini IV space flight. The Chief Executive's call reached them shortly after they...
The Times of Ceylon Press
"Off to Moscow" Mr. R. A. Wijedasa of the Tourist Representatives Union left Ceylon last week to attend the May Day Rally held in Moscow. He was invited by the Soviet Friendship League in Moscow and is expected to visit other Socialist countries i...
The Times of Ceylon Press
'Che' Guevara — Head of Cuba's National Bank
"Che Guevara" Commandante Ernesto 'Che' Guevara is head of Cuba's National Bank; he is considered to be the 'brain' behind Premier Fidel Castro.
Camera Press Ltd.
The Duke of Kent Dancing with Mrs. John-Karefa-Smart
The Duke of Kent dancing with Mrs. John-Karefa-Smart, wife of the Sierra Leone Minister of External Affairs, at the State ball held at Fort Thornton, Freetown, as part of Sierra Leone's independence celebrations. The Duke represented the Queen at ...
Central Press Photos Ltd.
Prime Minister Siaka Stevens Meets the Muslims of Sierra Leone
Watched by Prime Minsiter Siaka (centre) and other dignitaries Stevens from a balcony of the Law Court Building in Freetown, colourfully-dressed women march through the street during recent celebrations marking the birthday of the Prophet Mohamed....
United Press International (UK) Ltd.