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19th January 1950 - Indonesia: Sukarno sworn in as the first President of Java INDONESIA: Java: Djokarkarta (Yogyakarta): EXT People arriving for ceremony where Sukarno (Soekarno) is sworn in as ...
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6th March 1950 - New Labour government arrives at parliament to elect the Speaker SLATE INFORMATION: Meeting of the new parliament ENGLAND: London: Westminster: EXT Houses of Parliament / people ...
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21st April 1950 - Russia (Soviet Union: Moscow signs China pact RUSSIA (SOVIET UNION): Moscow: EXT Chinese Communist party leader Mao Tse Tung (Mao Zedong) from train, greeted by Soviet Foreign ...
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29th May 1950 - UK: Petrol rationing ends SLATE INFORMATION: Whitsuntide round the world ENGLAND: INT Various newspaper headlines announcing the end of patrol rationing EXT Cars along road / ...
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1st June 1950 - South Africa: General Smuts is made a Freeman of Johannesburg SOUTH AFRICA: Johannesburg: EXT Motorcade along crowded street bringing former Prime Minister General Jan Smuts to ...
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15th June 1950 - USA: President Truman signs a bill to aid the war against communism USA: Washington: The White House: INT President Harry S Truman signing bill authorising the spending of $3 ...
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22nd June 1950 - Jordan: Independence Day is celebrated JORDAN (TRANSJORDAN): Amman: EXT King Abdullah I taking salute at military procession to mark Independence Day
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25th June 1950 - South Korea: Korean cadets receive training from the US Army SOUTH KOREA: EXT US Army soldiers training Korean recruits in the use of rifles and hand grenades
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29th June 1950 - Korea: War breaks out in Korea GRAPHIC INFORMATION: War in Korea SOUTH KOREA: Seoul: EXT View over city / people gathered to read election results in 1948 / soldiers guarding ...
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3rd July 1950 - South Korea: Korean war scenes SLATE INFORMATION: Korean war front SOUTH KOREA: EXT Military vehicles along / GRAPHIC Details of communist invasion from North Korea / South Korean ...
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27th July 1950 - Belgium: King Leopold III returns to Brussels SLATE INFORMATION: King Leopold returns to his country BELGIUM: Brussels: EXT Aircraft carrying King Leopold III taxiing / Guard of ...
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30th October 1950 - UK: New parliament buildings are opened SLATE INFORMATION: His Majesty opens the new Commons ENGLAND: London: Westminster: EXT Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster) ...
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18th September 1950 - South Africa: Funeral procession of General Smuts SLATE INFORMATION: Funeral of General Smuts SOUTH AFRICA: Pretoria: EXT Groote Kerk church, where the funeral of former Prime ...
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21st September 1950 - UK: The Royal children join the King at Balmoral SLATE INFORMATION: Royal children visit Balmoral ENGLAND: London: EXT Crowds outside Clarence House / car carrying Princess ...
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21sr December 1950 - Belguim: General Dwight D Eisenhower is made Supreme Commander of the Western European Army BELGIUM: Brussels: INT General Dwight Eisenhower speaking to press after his ...
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27th December 1950 - South Korea: Communist prisoners are marched through the streets of Seoul SOUTH KOREA: Seoul: EXT Various of Korean Communist prisoners wearing hoods (made out of rushes or ...
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1st January 1951 - France: Preparations for the flooding of Tignes because of new dam FRANCE: Tignes: EXT Isere valley and the village of Tignes, which is to be abandoned because it will be ...
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11th January 1951 - France: NATO forces meet FRANCE: Paris: EXT US General Dwight D Eisenhower (NATO Supreme Commander) from car for NATO meeting / soldiers in ceremonial uniform / General Alphonse ...
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13th April 1951 - USA: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are sentenced to death USA: New York: EXT Julius Rosenberg from police van and into court for sentencing after being convicted of passing atomic ...
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16th April 1951 - Scotland: The Stone of Scone is discovered in Scotland SLATE INFORMATION: Coronation stone discovered ENGLAND: London: Westminster Abbey: INT (St Edward's Chair (Coronation chair) ...
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1st May 1951 - UK: Royal visit to the Festival of Britain SLATE INFORMATION: Royal Family tour exhibition ENGLAND: London: EXT Site of the Festival of Britain on the South Bank of the River Thames ...
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11th June 1951 - Iran: Persian oil crisis IRAN (PERSIA): Tehran: EXT Crowd on the street / anti-British and anti-American demonstrations calling for nationalisation of oil companies along streets ...
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8th September 1951 - USA: Japanese peace treaty is signed SLATE INFORMATION: Japanese peace treaty signed USA: California: San Francisco: War Memorial Building: INT People in auditorium applauding ...
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13th September 1951 - Jordan: King Talal, the new King of Jordan, arrives in Amman JORDAN (TRANSJORDAN): Amman: EXT View over city / King Tala along past Guard of Honour / motorcade of King Tala ...
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29th November 1951 - Egypt: British troops keep watch over the Suez Canal SLATE INFORMATION - Canal Zone troops search for arms EGYPT: Suez: EXT British troops escorting suspected terrorist ...
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3rd January 1952 - Libya: Libya declares independence and crowns a new King LIBYA: Tripoli: INT King Idris, King of the newly independent state of Libya, along in room EXT Crowds on street and on ...
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11th January 1952 - UK: The "Flying Enterprise" sinks SLATE INFORMATION: Last hours of Flying Enterprise ATLANTIC OCEAN: EXT Air views (aerials) of tramp steamer "Flying Enterprise" listing heavily ...
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17th January 1952 - Egypt: British forces keep shipping open in the Suez Canal Zone SLATE INFORMATION: British forces in the Canal Zone EGYPT: Suez Canal Zone: EXT People crossing bridge / soldiers ...
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18th January 1952 - USA: Winston Churchill asks Congress for "Steel not gold" USA: Washington: EXT Capitol building Congress: INT British Prime Minister Winston Churchill applauded as into chamber ...
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The White House: Churchill sat with President Harry S Truman
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Various Dates - Various Locations: A look back over the reign of King George VI SLATE INFORMATION: Royal anniversary ENGLAND: Berkshire: Windsor: EXT Funeral procession of King George V / Prince ...
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11th February 1952 - UK King George VI funeral cortege SLATE INFORMATION: Opening title / His Majesty lies in state ENGLAND: Norfolk: Sandringham: EXT Gates of Sandringham House where King George ...
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17th March 1952 - Cuba: The Cuban President is overthrown SLATE INFORMATION: Our Roving Camera Reports CUBA: Havana: EXT Air view (aerial) of the city INT New Dictator General Fulgencio Batista ...
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7th April 1952 - Vietnam: Refugees flee from war in Vietnam VIETNAM: EXT Bombing raid on Viet Minh positions / village elders along carrying white flag / refugees fleeing fighting
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5th July 1952 - UK: London's last tram ENGLAND: London: EXT Tram crossing Westminster Bridge / tram along with sign on side "Last Tram Week. On July 5 we say goodbye to London" / people off of tram ...
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11th July 1952 - USA: Joseph McCarthy speaks at republican convention USA: Illinois: Chicago: INT Senator Joseph McCarthy (Republican: Wisconsin) speech SOT
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31st July 1952 - Egypt: King Farouk abdicates SLATE INFORMATION: critical days in Egypt EGYPT: Cairo: EXT People demonstrating in the street in the aftermath of the army seizing power / King ...
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28th August 1952 - Argentina: Eva Peron's funeral ARGENTINA: Buenos Aires: EXT Funeral procession of Eva Peron, First Lady of Argentina, through the streets
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22nd December 1952 - Germany: Berlin Jitterbug competition GERMANY: Berlin: INT Dancers taking part in Jitterbug competition to music of live band
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9th January 1953 - Jamaica: Winston Churchill in Jamaica SLATE INFORMATION: Jamaica. Winston takes a holiday JAMAICA: Montego Bay: EXT People waiting at Montego Bay Airport / government leader Sir ...
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15th January 1953 - USA: President Truman's farewell address USA: Washington: The White House: INT President Harry S. Truman (US President) speech SOT - Talks of fighting in Korea being for the ...
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20th January 1953 - USA: President Eisenhower's inauguration USA: Washington: The White House: EXT President Harry S Turman greeting President- Elect Dwight D Eisenhower / Truman and Eisenhower ...
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2nd March 1953 - UK: The Ideal Home Exhibition ENGLAND: London: Olympia: INT Lounge of house on display in the Ideal Home Exhibition / woman sitting in reclining chair / woman ironing / woman using ...
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24th March 1953 - UK: Queen Mary passes away SLATE INFORMATION: Queen Mary. The nation mourns ENGLAND: London: EXT Crowd outside Marlborough House, home of Queen Mary / official posting notice ...
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26th March 1953 - USA: Elizabeth Taylor with her baby son USA: California: Los Angeles: INT Actress Elizabeth Taylor feeding her young son Michael Howard Wilding / Elizabeth Taylor with baby Michael
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2nd June 1953 - UK: Queen Elizabeth II's coronation ENGLAND: London: Westminster Abbey: INT Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
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20th August 1953 - Italy: Dethroned Shah of Iran arrives in Rome ITALY: Rome: Ciampino Airport: EXT Shah of Iran, Mohammed Reza Pahlevi and Queen Soraya welcomed on arrival / Shah of Iran in car / ...
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28th August 1953 - France: Christian Dior fashion show introduces shorter skirts FRANCE: Paris: INT Models wearing calf length skirts and dresses designed by Christian Dior up stairs, into room and ...
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28th August 1953 - Iran: The Shah of Iran returns after failed coup IRAN: Tehran: EXT Supporters of Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddeq on the street, fighting with opponents and pulling down statues ...
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15th September 1953 - USA: John F Kennedy marries Jacqueline Bouvier USA: Rhode Island: Newport: EXT Jacqueline Bouvier arriving with her stepfather Hugh Auchincloss for her wedding to John ...
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17th December 1953 - Russia: Red Army parade RUSSIA (SOVIET UNION): Moscow: EXT Red Army military parade as leaders, including leader Georgy Malenkov, take salute
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1st January 1954 - South Africa: Scenes of colonialism SOUTH AFRICA: EXT Black children / black women cooking over open fire in village / white man addressing black gathering / white people at ...
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4th January 1954 - Jamaica: Royal visit GRAPHIC: Map of the Atlantic with arrows pointing at Bermuda and Jamaica JAMAICA: EXT Mountains Kingston: Arch over street with message greeting Queen ...
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11th February 1954 - Japan: Marilyn Monroe's honeymoon JAPAN: Tokyo: EXT Crowd gathered around car carrying actress Marilyn Monroe and her new husband, baseball star Joe DiMaggio / Monroe and ...
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23rd February 1954 - Korea: Marilyn Monroe entertains troops in Korea SOUTH KOREA: EXT Actress Marilyn Monroe from aircraft and waving / Monroe with soldiers / mass of soldiers gathered to see ...
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8th April 1954 - The Pacific: The Hydrogen Bomb SLATE INFORMATION: Pacific inferno. The Hydrogen bomb MARSHALL ISLANDS: Enewetak Atoll (Eniwetok Atoll): EXT Air view (aerial) of Enewetak Atoll, ...
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25th June 1954 - USA: Winston Churchill in Washington USA: Washington: EXT British Prime Minister Winston Churchill from aircraft / Vice-President Richard Nixon and Secretary of State John Foster ...
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5th August 1954 - Egypt: Signing of the Suez pact SLATE INFORMATION: News flashes from around the world EGYPT: Suez Canal Zone: EXT Ships along the Suez Canal / woman along with sheep INT British ...
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30th December 1955 - South Vietnam: People pay homage to South Vietnamese head of state SOUTH VIETNAM: Saigon: EXT People marching with banner along to presidential palace / Guard of Honour on steps ...
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15th April 1955 - USA: polio vaccine gives millions hope USA: Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh: INT Scientists working in laboratory on vaccine to fight polio / man examining test ...
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30th May 1955 - UK: Britain's general election of 1955 SLATE INFORMATION: General Election ENGLAND: INT Vote being cast in general election EXT Sign pointing to Polling Station as nurses along to ...
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11th September 1955 - Cyprus: 1500 commandos reinforce troops SLATE INFORMATION: 1,500 commandos reinforce Cyprus CYPRUS: Famagusta: EXT British Royal Marine Commandos disembarking from ship with ...
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26th September 1955 - UK: The new Television House and broadcasting facilities ENGLAND: London: Kingsway: EXT Television House, home of Associated Rediffusion, one of the first Independent ...
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15th October 1955 - UK: Immigrants from the West Indies arrive in Britain ENGLAND: London: INT Black immigrants from West Indies standing in line on railway platform waiting for luggage / Immigrants ...
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Vox pop immigrants SOT
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28th October 1955 - UK: Dock strike in London ENGLAND: London: EXT Striking dock workers interview SOT
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7th December 1955 - UK: Norman Wisdom launches National Spastic Society's Christmas Seal's day ENGLAND: London: EXT Actor Norman Wisdom, in character as Norman Pitkin, along street lined with people ...
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28th January 1956 - Nigeria: Royal visit SLATE INFORMATION: Nigeria acclaims Queen NIGERIA: Lagos: EXT Traffic and people along through city / bunting and flags put up to welcome Queen Elizabeth II ...
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2nd February 1956 - USA: british Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden in Washington SLATE INFORMATION: Welcome for Premier USA: New York: EXT View over the city INT British Prime Minister Sir Anthony ...
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5th February 1956 - Cyprus: paratroopers round up terrorist suspects CYPRUS: Kythrea: EXT Village / British paratroopers along through village / paratroopers looking at posters on wall / graffiti ...
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20th February 1956 - India: The Shah of Iran in India INDIA: New Delhi: EXT Motorcade of the Shah of Iran along / crowds / Shah of Iran laying wreath / Soraya, wife of the Shah, laying wreath / Shah ...
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3rd March 1956 - France: Moroccan independence declaration is signed FRANCE: Paris: INT French Foreign Minister Christian Pineau and Moroccan Prime Minister Si Bekkai along to signing table / both ...
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29th March 1956 - Pakistan: Pakistan becomes a republic PAKISTAN: Karachi: EXT Pakistan troops standing to attention with rifles / Iskander Mirza (President of Pakistan) along with his wife Naheed ...
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12th April 1956 - Israel: Border fighting on the Gaza Strip SLATE INFORMATION: Israel border flare up ISRAEL: Gaza Strip: EXT Damaged buildings with bullet holes in walls / Israeli settler sounding ...
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23rd April 1956 - Monaco: Prince Rainier marries Grace Kelly MONACO: INT Wedding ceremony of Prince Rainier and the actress Grace Kelly EXT Flags flying / car carrying Prince Rainier and Princess ...
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