RME0Y33D–Jun. 23, 1968 - This is the first round of the Presidential elections.
RME0WGF7–Nov. 18, 1962 - It is the first round of elections for the National Assembly members. ZUM
RME0YR5E–Mar. 15, 1971 - The official results of the first round of municipal elections were announced this morning in Paris by Minister
RME11WP1–May 27, 1980 - At the first round of France's 50th International Tennis Championships at Roland-Garros Sports Complex, American
RME0Y9KK–Jun. 06, 1969 - The electoral first round of the French Presidential Elections - Poher Casts his vote: Photo Shows Alain Poher,
RME0PT5R–Feb. 02, 1957 - Valdes wins by K.O. in first round. Heavyweight champion Joe Erskin was knocked out by the Cuban Nino Valdes in
RME14A9X–Apr. 17, 2012 - 4000 Metres Team Pursuit - First Round: Photo shows The Dutch team all out in the 4000 Metres Team Pursuit - First Round, at Herne Hill, this afternoon.
RME0Y9KM–Jun. 06, 1969 - After the first round of scrutiny for the presidential election, Georges Pompidou is ahead of the other candidates. Alain Power and Jacques Duclos are closer however. American Delegate Philip C. Habib
RME10JJ1–Mar. 03, 1973 - French General Elections: The first round of the french legislative elections was held throughout France yesterday. Photo shows M. Marcellin, Minister of the Interior, announced the returns as they are being recorded at the Ministry.
RME10JGK–Mar. 03, 1973 - French General Elections: The First Round Of The French Legislative Elections Was Held Throughout France Yesterday. Photo shows M. Georges Marchais, The Communist Leader, Addressing A Meeting At Champigny On The Day Of The Elections.
RME0M6YJ–Nov. 11, 1953 - Draw for the first round of the F.A.Cup: Photo shows Alderman W.A. Harrap seen as he lifts the numbered balls-during the draw for the first round of the football association cup - held at the great western hotel, padding ton, this afternoon.
RME0KT4C–Jul. 07, 1948 - First Round - Beat - 800 metres: Photo shows M.G. Malvin Whitfield (U.S.A.) winning Heat 6 - First round 800 metres, from Y.Oivind Bengtsson (Sweden) and J.W.M. Hutchins () at Worbley Stadium, this afternoon.
RME0X63W–May 05, 1965 - Clear the Ring for the First Round is it called out for Peter Muller at present. This time, however, the original from Cologne did not have to climb between the ropes in order to prove what remains in him, the great appearance took place on a stage. PM appeared on the occasion of an event in Konigswinter as singer and the visitors applaused just as tempestuously for his play Clear the Ring for the Next Round as they till now used to do only after a Muller'ish boxing victory. Most surprised of all at his artistic success was Peter Muller himself.
RME0W39K–Mar. 03, 1961 - The reluctant peer - loses first round: Wedgwood Benn M.p. For Bristol - Anthony Neil Wedgwood Benn - who was disqualified from being groan M.p. last November when he succeeded to the viscountcy of stagnate - on the death of his father - yesterday lost the first round of his battle to relinquish his title - and remain plain ''Mr. the house of commons committee confound his ambition of remaining an M.p. He now itends to prepare a private members bill in an effort to gain his way. photo shows Anthony Wedgwood Benn and his wife yesterday.
RME0KT3F–May 05, 1948 - Woman track and field: London England Olympic: First round of the women's 200metres event. Photo shows Fanny Blankers-Koen (Holland) nearest winning Heat 1 of the women's 200 metres, at Wembley, today.
RME0PT5P–Feb. 02, 1957 - Nino Valdes knocks out Joe Erskine in first round. the hobby victor. Cuba's Nino Valdes beat Joe erdkine of Cardiff by a N.O. In the first round of their 10 round contest at earl's court last night. photo shows Nino Valdes with the smile of victory on his - after his sensational defeat of Joe erakine last night.
RME10P6P–Sep. 09, 1973 - Big Fight Fiasco In Tokyo: World heavyweight champion George Foreman, disposed of his Puerto Rican Challenger Joe ''King'' Roman by a knockout within two minutes of the first round of their scheduled 15-round world title fight in Tokyo. The fight has been called a mismatch, and immediately raised questions why the match was ever allowed to take place. It was the first heavyweight title match to staged in Japan, and Yen 50,000 (almost 5) was paid for ringside seats, many want their money back, or will settle for half, and called the fight a fraud
RME0XERJ–Jul. 07, 1966 - The First Two-Handed Round-Britain Sailing Race Set off From Plymouth: Out from Plymouth sailed 16 vessels bound on a 2,000-mile trip around Britain. They set off in the first two-handed Round-Britain Sailing Race for a trophy and a prize of £1,000. Some of the boats have been specially designed for this particular race. Photo Shows: The yacht ''Sumner'' with an elongated hump on the desk is being sailed in the race by its owner. Lieut-Col. ''Blondie'' Hasler, veteran of solo Trans-Atlantic crossings, and his wife
RME0XEEA–Jul. 07, 1966 - The first two handed round Britain sailing race set off from Plymouth: Out from Plymouth yesterday sailed 16 vessels bound on a 2,000 mile trip around Britain. They set off in the first two handed Round Britain Sailing Race for a trophy and a prize of £1,000. Some of the boats have been specially designed for this particular race. Photo shows The yacht ''Summer'' with a alongside hump on the deck is being sailed in the race by its owner Lieut-Col. Blondie Hasler, veteran of solo trans-Atlantic crossings and his wife
RME0XDYA–Jul. 03, 1966 - 3-7-66 The first two handed round-Britain sailing race. Competitors set off from Plymouth. Out from Plymouth yesterday sailed 16 vessels bound on a 2,000-mile trip around Britain. They set off in the first two-handed Round Britain Sailing Race for a trophy and a prize of £1,000. Some of the boats have been specially designed for this particular race. Photo Shows: The yacht Sumner (No. 5) one of the specially designed boats with an elongated hump on the deck, seen as it moves out from Plymouth at the start of the race yesterday. It is being crowed by its owner, Lieut. Col
RME10NDK–Aug. 08, 1973 - Stevenson Beats Czech Star Sommer: Santiago De Cuba Olympic heavyweight Champion Teofilo Stevenson knocked out Petr Sommer, three times champion of Czechoslovakia, in the ''Giraldo Cordova Cardin'' International Boxing Tournament here. Sommer, the only boxer to beat Stevenson twice in 1971, was felled in the first round by a fierce right from the Cuban. The tournament is being held as part of the festivities to mark the 20th anniversary of the attack on the Moncada barracks, which marked the beginning of the armed insurrection against the Fulgencio Batista dictatorship
RME0M14C–Feb. 27, 1953 - The Round of Squirrels has started. After a first night, the bikers slow down and wear warm clothing to fight the cold. While his colleagues roll on, Monticelli talks with his daughter who has come to encourage him.
RME0W4WJ–May 04, 1961 - Ex-General Maurice Challe Undergoes First Round of Questioning .c
RME11M0K–Oct. 10, 1978 - Davis cup round at Crystal Palace: For the first time since 1936 Britain today met Australia in the semi-final of the Davis Cup. This is the first indoor match Britain has played. Australia team player Tony Roche in action today at crystal Palace.
RME0YKNP–Sep. 06, 1970 - Prime Minister Chaban-Delmas is campaigning around town before the first round of the presidential elections. (C
RME11M0E–Oct. 10, 1978 - Davis Cup Round at Crystal Palace: For the first time since 1936 Britain today met Australia in the semi-final of the Davis Cup at Crystal Palace. This is the first indoor match Britain has played. Photo shows British team player Buster Mottram reaches for the ball during todays semi-final.
RME11X2K–Jun. 06, 1980 - England Draw with brigeum in turin: England drew all with balrium in turng last e in the first round of the
RME0KXEK–Jun. 06, 1952 - Jersey Joe Walcott in his World Heavyweight title.: Photo shows Walcott misses with his left in the first round
RME0YM9G–Sep. 24, 1970 - Arsenal V Lazio. European fairs cup - First round 2nd. Leg: Photo shows Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson, diven at
RME11X2X–Jun. 06, 1980 - England Draw 1-1 with Belgium in Turin: England draw 1-1 with Belgium in Turin last night in the first round of
RME113C4–Jul. 07, 1975 - British open at Carnoustie: Photo shows Lee Trevino (USA) seen during the first round of the British Open at Carnoustie yesterday he finished on 76.
RME113TY–Jul. 09, 1975 - British open at Carnoustie: Photo Shows Gary Player (SA) drives off during the first round of the British open at Carnoustie, yesterday he finished with a 75.
RME10X9F–May 06, 1974 - With 43% of the vote, Francois Mitterrand finds himself up against Giscard d'Estaing in the second round of the presidential election. The press conference was held to comment on the results of the first round.
RME11WJ9–Sep. 09, 1980 - Bob Hopes British Classic At Epson. Photo Shows Telly Savalas seen Shooting out of the rough during the first round of the Bob Hope British Classic Golf Tournament at Epson Today.
RME10X9G–May 06, 1974 - Left Presidential Candidate Mitterrand held the press conference to comment on the first round of the elections in which he received 43% of the vote. He will be facing Giscard d'Estaing in the second round of the elections.
RME1148R–Aug. 06, 1975 - European Women's Open Golf Championship at Sunningdale: Photo shows Janet Lsera of America drives off on the second tee in the first round of the Colgate European Women's Open at Sunningdale today.
RME0WGGT–Nov. 30, 1962 - Rome, November 1962, Italian boxer De Piccoli beat American boxer John Riggins K.O. during the first round. Photo Shows: Fransisco Picolli (Italy) 1960, John Riggins.
RME0W4T5–Apr. 18, 1961 - World Light-Weight Title Fight Between Dave Charnley And Joe Brown At Earls Court Photo Shows: Charnley and Brown both slip to the canvas in the first round of their contest at Earl's Court this evening.
RME0YB6C–Oct. 09, 1969 - Piccadilly World Match Play Championship at Wentworth Photo Shows: Gary Player (South Africa) drives off the 2nd tee during the first round of Piccadilly World Match Play Championship at Wentworth today
RME11X4D–Jun. 24, 1980 - Wimbledon Tennis Tracy Austin V A. Moulton. Photo shows Tracy Austin (USA) seen in action on No. 1 court today against Miss A. Moulton (USA) during the first round of the ladies singles.
RME0W4T8–Apr. 18, 1961 - World light weight title fight between Dave Charnley (G.B) and Joe Brown (U.S) at earls court: Photo shows Brown ducks from a two - fisted attack from Charnley during their first round of the contest this evening.
RME11JTX–Aug. 08, 1978 - Nancy Lopez Hits Trouble During The Colgate European Open At Sunningdale. Photo shows Nancy Lopez of America seen chipping the ball onto the 16th green during the first round of the Colgate European Women's Golf Championship at Sunningdale golf course, Berks, today.
RME0X1J4–Oct. 14, 1964 - America Scores: Lawrence Brown (N.6) goes up to score for America during the first round group B basket ball match Australian players, left to right are Laszlo Hody (13); John Heard (6), and Williamwyatt. U.S. won by 78 points to 45.
RME10X6J–Jul. 17, 1974 - MEN'S WORLD HORSE JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIP AT HICKSTEAD SCHOCKEMOHLE OF WEST GERMANY FALLS: The first round of the Men's World Horse Jumping Championships started today at Hickstead, Sussex. Photo shows Alwin Schockemohle of West Germany comes off when his horse Rex the Robber refused to take the Water Ditch.
RME11JKK–May 05, 1978 - WORLD CUP FOOTBALL STADIUMS ARGENTINA RIVER PLETE STADIUM BUENOS AIRES PHOTO SHOWS The River Plate Stadium were the opening f,oremony for the 1978 World Cup will take piano on June 1st Teame playing first round notches are, Poland, West Germany, Prance and Italy.
RME10X3Y–Jul. 07, 1974 - Men 's World Horse Jumping Championship at Hickstead Schockmohle of West Germany Falls: The first round of the Men' s World Horse Jumping Championships started today at Hickstead ,Sussex. Photo shows Alwin Schockemohle of West Germany comes off when his horse Rex The Rodeer refused to take the water Ditch.
RME10X9E–May 06, 1974 - With more than 43% of the votes, the Left's candidate Francois Mitterrand finds himself neck and neck with Valery Giscard D'Estaing in the second rounds of the presidential election. Late in the night, Mitterrand held a press conference at his Paris headquarters to comment on the results from the first round of presidential elections.
RME10TYP–Apr. 03, 1974 - President Georges Pompidou died yesterday at 9 pm. President of the Senate Alain Poher will serve as President until the next election, the first round of which should be held between April 22 and May 7. After a Cabinet meeting this morning, Prime Minister Pierre Messmer leaves the Matignon Hotel to go meet with Alain Poher at the Senate.
RME0YYDE–Nov. 11, 1971 - Jack Bodell, the British, European and Commonwealth heavyweight champion was beaten in 64 seconds at Webley last night when he was knocked out by American Jerry Quarry in a non title fight schedule for ten rounds. Photo shows: Jack Bodell on his back when he was beaten in 64 seconds of the first round at Wembley last night
RME0KXEP–Jun. 06, 1952 - Jersey Joe Walcott retains his World Heavyweight title: Photo Shows Walcott misses with his left in the first round of his heavyweight title fight with Ezzard Charles, who scores with a hard right to the champion, but Walcott fought well to retain his title. When he best Charles over 15 rounds on points at Municipal Stadium, Pennsylvania.
RME0XGD1–Sep. 21, 1966 - Floyd Patterson knocks out Henry Cooper: Flyod Patterson knocked out British heavyweight champion, Henry Cooper, in the fourth round of their scheduled 10-round contest, at Wambley last night. Photo shows Floyd Patterson, the former world heavyweight champion, drives Henry Cooper (right), onto the ropes in the first round at Wembley last night.
RME0MGCN–Apr. 04, 1955 - Boys Open Golf Competitions: The Boys' Open Golf Competitions for the Carris Trophy, took place today at Moor Park Club, Rickmansworth, Herts. Photo shows Rodney Foster, 13, of Bradford, Yorkshire - who was the smallest competitor, and for whom a great golfing future is predicted - seen driving off from one of the tees during the first round at Moor Park today.
RME0WGJF–Dec. 09, 1962 - Ralph Dupas American boxer rater second-best welter-weight in the world,was disqualified for butting in the sixth round of his fight with Britain's Brian Curvis at the Empire pool, Wembley, last night.In the first round Dupas went down for a count of six from a left and right to the chin, Photo shows Dupas disqualified by referee Tommy Little. Keystone
RME10PDG–Sep. 09, 1973 - Mr. Tanaka the Japanese Prime Minister Has Talks with Mr. Heath at Chequers The Prime Minister of Japan Mr. Tanaka who arrived on London for a four day visit yesterday, was meet at Heathrow Airport by the British Prime Minister Mr. Heath, then they left for Chequers for their first round of talks. Photo Shows: Mr. Heath and the Japanese Prime Minister Mr. Tanaka seen as they arrived at Chequers yesterday.
RME132W1–Feb. 26, 2012 - 51 Cardinals in Conclave t o elect a Pope fail in first round of Balloting; Smoke curled up from a chimney of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel where the Cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church cast their ballots for a new Pontiff, but the smoke was black, indicating that the Cardinals had failed to reach a decision. Photo Shows Photographers mingle with the crowds as they wait for news in St. Peter's Square today.
RME11X42–Jun. 19, 1980 - June 19th 1980 Betty Stove beats Martina Navratilova. Betty Stove, the 34 year Dutch tennis star put out the world's no. 1 tennis player, Martina Navratilova in the first round of the BMW Championships at Eastbourne yesterday, 6-3,3-6,7-5. Photo Shows: Betty Stove in action against Martina Navratilova whom she beat at Eastbourne yesterday.
RME0XAT7–Jan. 01, 1966 - Corletti Wins: London: Argentina'a Eduardo Corletti (Left), Is Pictured In First Round Action Against Canadian Heavyweight Champion George Chuvalo Of Toronto, Ontario At Olympia Tonight. After Boxing Supersly On The Retreat, Corletti Gained The Decision In The 10-Round Fight, To Register British Boxing's First Big Upset Of 1966. The Unranked Argentinian, Now A Resident Of Milan, Italy, Finished With A Bad Cut Over His Right Eye.
RME0PXAH–Apr. 04, 1957 - Dai Dower arrives back in London from Buenos Aires. He is met at London airport by his wife and daughter: Dai Dower returned to London by air today from Buenos Aires, where he was recently beaten in his world title fight by Pascual Perez in the first round fly weight championship. He was met at the airport by his wife and baby daughter. Photo shows Dai Dower proudly holds his baby daughter Sandra on his arrival at London Airport today.
RME0YYGK–Nov. 17, 1971 - Jack Bodell knocked out in 64 seconds. Jack Bodell, the British, European and Commonwealth heavyweight champion, was beaten in 64 seconds at Wembley last night when he was knocked out by American Jerry Quarry in a non-title fight scheduled for ten rounds. Photo Shows: Jack Bodell (back to camera) begins to slide to the canvas after Jerry Quarry had landed the punch which finished the fight after 64 seconds of the first round. H/Keystone
RME0WFWH–Nov. 11, 1962 - Walker K.O.'s LaSaga At Wembley: Britain's Billy Walker knocked out Canadian Lumberjack Phonse LaSaga in 1 minute, 57 seconds of the first round in their fight at Wembley last night. As angry fans shouted their disapproval of the disappointing fight, the Boxing Board announced that LaSaga's purse money was being withheld pending an inquiry at the Board's offices today. Picture Shows: LaSaga crumbled in a corner as the referee raises victorious Billy Walker's hand.
RME0WG39–Nov. 11, 1962 - WALKER K.O.'S LaSAGA AT WEVRLEY Brit in 's WALKER knocked out Canadian lumber- jack PHONULaSAG, n minute, 57 seconds of the first round in theirfight at Wembley last night. As angry fans shouted their disapproval of the disappointing fight, the Boxing Board announced that LaSAGA's purse money was being withheld pending son inquiry at the Board s offices today. PICTURE SHOW LeSAGA down on all fours after the rom WALKER which floored him.
RME0XFCR–Aug. 08, 1966 - Heavyweight championships of the world - Earls Court champion - Cassius Clay v Brian London: At Earls Court London, this evening Cassius Clay, or (Muhammed Ali) the World Heavyweight Champion, beat Brian London, the British Challenger by knocking him out in the Third round. Photo shows Muhammad Ali smashing a right hand on the jaw of Brian London during the first round the World Title Fight at Earls Court, London. Ali won by a knock-out in the Third round.
RME0WMM9–Sep. 09, 1963 - German Hunt, Forest and Wood Exhibition was opened: At Munich the festive opening of the German Hunt-, Forest- and Wood-Exhibition was the culminating point of today (19.9.). A great number of prominent visitors took part at the first round through the large exhibition, which is built up on a territory of 6000 qm. Photo shows from left to right: Bavarian Minister Dr. Aloys Hundhammer, Federal President Dr. Eugen Gerstenmaier, Minister for forest and food Schwarz and the President of the German Hunt-Protection Assemblage Anhauser.
RME0PTBP–Feb. 02, 1957 - Valdes and Lave sparring but is stopped by trainers after both boxers Refused to stop Boxing: Nino Valdes the Cuban heavyweight who is to fight Joe Erskine at Harringay on 19th. Feb. had a training session at Toby's Gymnasium this afternoon with Kitione Lave the Tonga ''Tiger''. After the bell had signalled end of the first round both boxers refused to stop fighting - and had to be parted by the seconds and trainers. Photo shows Dave Edgar - the agent - keeps a tighted hold on Nino Valdes - until Kitione Lave had left the ring - after the incident this afternoon.
RME0M4BT–Jul. 28, 1953 - Accused meets son for First time: What promises to be the most sensational post-war trial- has started in Athens. The trial of Nikolas Ploumbidis head of the Greek Communist underground organization, who was arrested in Athens a few months ago - during a spy-ring round-up.. The location of a Communist transmitter was pin-pointed with the aid of a U.S. helicopter - visiting the country
RME0M4BR–Jul. 28, 1953 - Accused meets son for First time: What promises to be the most sensational post-war trial- has started in Athens. The trial of Nikolas Ploumbidis head of the Greek Communist underground organization, who was arrested in Athens a few months ago - during a spy-ring round-up.. The location of a Communist transmitter was pin-pointed with the aid of a U.S. helicopter - visiting the country
RME0YF5B–Jan. 1, 1970 - Flying Saucers photographed : Claimed to the first sensational picture of the mysterious objects popularly known as flying Saucers this photograph is reproduced form this ook's issue of the ''Toon - age times'' a weekly newspaper published in Dublin. The photographer , which shows five round shaped objects in achlon formation through cloud, is accompanied by a nes story which states that the flying saucers are the forc - runners of the Suspension Bomb or nace station
RME0MR7G–May 05, 1956 - Submarine Lifeboat Prepares For Round The World Voyage: On Monday next May 7th, the first unsinkable submarine lifeboat will be launched at Esbjerg, Jutland. A Danish Seaman, Walter Westborg, will in the near future, sat off on a lone voyage round the world to demonstrate the new type of lifeboat resembling a submarine. The Boat was invented by Mr. Claus Soerensen, director of the Danish Greenland Fishing Comany and the West Jutland Machine Works. He was appalled at the loss of life when a Danish ship sank on Dec
RME0Y863–Apr. 23, 1969 - Lone Round-The-World Yachtsman is Home: Lone Yachtsman Robin Knox-Johnston, 30, crosses the finishing line between Pendennis Point and Black Rock Beacon in Falmouth, Cornwall, yesterday, in his 32ft. Ketch Suhaili, at the end of 312-day non-stop voyage round the world. The 30,000-mile voyage wins for Mr. Knox-Jonson the Sunday Times Golden Globe trophy for the first man to circumnavigate the world non-stop and alone
RME0YY61–Nov. 08, 1971 - London Gets Europe's First Artificial Soccer Pitch - Officially Opened Today - Dr. Roger Bannister, Chairman, the Sports Council, today opened Europe's first Full-size Synthetic turf Soccer Pitch - made from Monsanta's AatroTurf - at Caledobian Park, North London, for the London Borough of Lalington The 110 Years be 70 Yards Pitch has a Surface of Tough, grass-like nylon biades giving maximum all year round Use. Total cost of the of the Installation Includig about 66,000 far the sub-base and engineering works, is appreximately 190,000
RME0Y7NC–Apr. 04, 1969 - Robin the Lone Round - the - World Yachtsman Nears his Journey's end.: Lone round - the - world yachtsman, Robin Knox-Johnston, was heading for Falmouth today and nearing his journey's end. The 30 year old yachtsman's 32-foot ketch Suhail was about 100-miles off lands's End on the last leg of his non-stop voyage round the world. Today he was spending his 309th day of solitary confinement in the craft that has taken him 30,000 miles. It is almost certain that Robin will be the first man home in the race organised by the Sunday Times newspaper
RME0Y85A–Apr. 19, 1969 - Robin The Lone Round-The-World Yachtsman Neard his Journey's End - Lanc Round-the-world yachtaman, Robin Knox-Johnston, was heading for Palmouth today and nearing his journey's end. The 30-year-old yachteman's 32-foot ketch Suhaili was about 100-miles off Land's End on the last leg of his non-stop voyage round the World. Today he was spending his 309th day of solitary confinement is the craft that has takes him 30,000-miles. It is almost certain that Robin will be the first man home in the race oganced by the Sunday Times Newspaper
RME0Y85B–Apr. 19, 1969 - Robin the Lone round-the-world Yachtsman nears his journey's end: Lone round-the-world yachtsman, Robin Knox Johnston, was heading for Falmouth today and nearing his journey's end. The 30-year-old yachtsman's 32-foot ketch Suhaily was about 100-miles off Land's End on the last leg of his non-stop voyage round the world. Today he was spending his 309th day of solitary confinement in the craft that has taken him 30,000-miles. It is almost certain that Robin will be the first man home in the race organized by the Sunday Times newspaper
RME0R298–Dec. 12, 1957 - Round-The -world Submarine Home after eight years: H.M.S. Through (1,090 Long tons) is believed to be the first
RME0T2CE–Jul. 08, 1960 - Frechman Graczyk arrives first in Toulouse. Italian Nencini still has the yellow jersey. Pictured: German Junkermann during a round of the Tour de France.
RME0M779–Nov. 11, 1953 - The first snow!.: already many ski-fanatics turned round the Eugapitze during the last week end. They cannot wait for the first break of the leg. The Eugapitz-lift promoted 560 persons last Sunday.
RME0M4FG–Jun. 28, 1953 - It happened fifty years ago: The start of the first tour De France in June 1903 was enacted at Montgeron yesterday on the spot where the first ''Road Giants'' started on their round through France.
RME0KRMH–Apr. 02, 1949 - The Lights Go on Again. FIrst Time for ten years. Extra Police Posted to the Piccadilly area. Photo shows Cheering crowds gathered round Eros, as the lights went up in Picadilly Circus tonight.
RME0RD1R–Feb. 02, 1959 - F.A. Cup fifth round. Arsenal versus Sheffield U. Visitors' first goal. Photo shows Simpson the Sheffield outside left scores his team's first goal during the F.A. Cup fifth round match with Arsenal this afternoon.
RME0YDT2–Dec. 22, 1969 - The Round Pond Being Cleaned: The Round Pond, Kensington Gardens, an imaginary sea for generations of model boat-sailing enthusiasts - looked more like a dry dock yesterday for James and Sandy Swinton, of nearby Palace Gate. The pond, which is being cleaned, has been emptied for the first time for 43 years.
RME1250Y–Nov. 12, 1986 - Thailand: Young Thai with the torch of peace during First Earth Run celebrations in Bangkok. The First Earth Run torch relay left New York on September 16 on an 86-day round the journey marking the International year of Peace and the 40th Anniversary of UNICEF. Credit: UNICEF
RME13NYX–Mar. 22, 2012 - Gunnar Yaring Starting New Round In The Middle East: Amman (Jordan) UN Envoy to the middle east started a New round in Endeavour to put in force application of the security council resolution of November 22. His first visit was paid to Jordan where he met Jordon Deputy Premier Toukan and Foreign Minister Abdel Monem El Refai.
RME0YYE6–Nov. 11, 1971 - The Race Against Time: After Munich's first snowfall on November 19th, 1971, the international labour force works round the clock to complete all the Olympic stadium on schedule, Opening day is August 26th, 1972. Phot Shows Workmen are busy on the roof of the main stadium - in the back-ground the almost completed roof of the all-purpose stadium covered by Munich's first snow on November 19th.
RME11M80–Feb. 02, 1979 - Prince Charles Launches First Attempt at Transpolar Trip. Man's first attempt to journey round the surface of the world by the Polar route was officially launched at Farnborough yesterday by Prince Charles. The 19 strong team of the Transglobe Expedition will set out in September. Photo Shows: Prince Charles seated in a Skido, an ice vehicle, when he launched the Polar route Transglobe Expedition in Farnborough, Hants, yesterday.
RME0WYY4–Jul. 07, 1964 - ''Savanah'' - the world's first atomic powered merchant vessel at Southampton : The U.S. Nuclear ship ''Savanah'', the world's first atomic-powered merchant vessel, has just completed her maiden voyage, and today she arrived at Southampton. The ship will be open to the public on July 10, 11. and 12th. Photo shows Mrs. Helen Hayden, of Boston, Mass. A passenger who is doing the round trip on the Savanah seen with the first ever ticket for nuclear ship passenger.
RME0Y7N5–Apr. 04, 1969 - Lone Round-The-World Yachtsman Is Home: Lone yachtsman Robin Knox-Johnson, 30, crossed the finishing line at Pendennis Point, Falmouth, Cornwall yesterday, at the end of a 312-day non-stop voyage round the world. The 30,000 mile voyage wins for Mr. Knox-Johnston the Sunday Times Golden Globe trophy for the first man to circumnavigate the world non-stop and alone. Photo shows Robin Knox-Johnston enjoys a tankard of beer, after coming ashore at Falmouth yesterday.
RME0KWKB–Jul. 10, 1950 - Air Blitz Haltz Reds: A ruthless round-the-clock U.S. air blitz, backed by the heaviest articllery bobardment yet in Korea, halted the Communist drive yesterday. This first American triumph in 17-day old war cheked the invaders in an area 15 to 20 miles north of Taejon, provisional capital of South Korea. Photo shows A column of smoke - and below it, a North Korean supply train left blazing near Pyongyang by attacking aircraft from the combined U.S. British fleet.
RME0MGJC–Apr. 04, 1955 - Earl Mountbatten Assumes His Duties As First Sea Lord: Earl Mountbatten, 57, a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, and uncle of the Duke of Edinburgh, has assumed his duties as First Sea Lord. Until recently he commanded the British Mediterranean Fleet and the Mediterranean naval and air forces of North Atlantic Treaty organization countries. For the last month he has been making a round of inspections of naval bases and Admiralty departments in all parts of the country. Photo Shows: Admiral Earl Mountbatten of Burma, pictured at his desk in his room at the Admiralty this morning
RME0MH0D–Apr. 04, 1955 - Earl Mountbatten Assumes his duties as First Sea Lord: Earl Mountbatten, 57, a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, and uncle of the Duke of Edinburgh, has assumed his duties as First Sea Lord. Until recently he commanded the British Mediterranean Fleet and the Mediterranean naval and air forces of North Atlantic Treaty Organization Countries. For the last month he has been making a round of inspections of naval bases and Admiralty departments in all parts of the country. Photo Shows Admiral Earl Mountbatten of Burma, pictured in his room at the Admiralty this morning.
RME0MGJB–Apr. 04, 1955 - Earl Mountbatten Assumes His Duties As First Sea Lord: Earl Mountbatten, 57, a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, and uncle of the Duke of Edinburgh, has assumed his duties as First Sea Lord. Until recently he commanded the British Mediterranean Fleet and the Mediterranean naval and air forces of North Atlantic Treaty organization countries. For the last month he has been making a round of inspections of naval bases and Admiralty departments in all parts of the country. Photo Shows: Admiral Earl Mountbatten of Burma, pictured in his room at the Admiralty this morning.
RME0XH79–Dec. 23, 1966 - Stage Coach For Miss Santa Claus: Complete with her red and white mini-skirt, 18-year old Janette McGrouther, of Edinburgh, is acting as a Miss Santa Claus this week. She is traveling round children's homes in a horse drawn stage coach, handing out Christmas cakes and toys to the children. Her first call was at the Lord and Lady Plwarth Home for children
RME0WF87–Oct. 18, 1962 - Top meeting in the Vienna boxing world championship: On Oct. 17th, 62 in Vienna a 15 round fight of the two American top-boxers Emilie Griffith, world champion in the Welterweight (til 67kg), and the first class boxer Ted Wright of the middle weight took place. In the presence of about 8000 spectators Griffith won the fight by numbers
RME0YGTD–May 05, 1970 - New-Style Salvation Army Uniform for men and woman: A new-style uniform for salvationists was shown for the first time today. For officers - the Movement's full-time ministers - the new style is available for summer month only. For laypeople - the soldiers, bandsmen and songsters- the new uniform may be worn all the year round. But Traditionalists who wish to continue wearing the ''stand-up'' collar may still do so
RME0YGTC–May 05, 1970 - New-Style Salvation Army Uniform for men and woman: A new-style uniform for salvationists was shown for the first time today. For officers - the Movement's full-time ministers - the new style is available for summer month only. For laypeople - the soldiers, bandsmen and songsters- the new uniform may be worn all the year round. But Traditionalists who wish to continue wearing the ''stand-up'' collar may still do so
RME0PYMW–Jul. 07, 1957 - Red Skelton And His Son Arrive In Copenhagen Youngster Suffers From Incurable Leukaemia: Comedian Red Skelton and his nine year old son Richard arrive in Copenhagen this morning on first stop of their family round-the-world trip. Richard Skelton is suffering from Leukaemia - and specialists may that he has not long to live. Red planned this ''dream trip'' in the hope it will give his son every possible happiness
RME0MT0D–Aug. 08, 1956 - The ''Dana Rescuer'' Launched... New Unique Submarine Lifeboat Prepare For Round-The-World Voyage: What is claimed to be the first unsinkable lifeboat was launched yesterday at ESBJERG, Jutland. Walter Westhborg a Danish seaman is soon to start off on a round-the-world trip in the craft to demonstrate its unskinkable qualities. Resembling a submarine the vessel is the invention of Mr. Claus Soerensen, Director of the Danish Greenland Fishing company. The boat is equipped with ventilation apparatus - stabilisers -etc
RME0PYMY–Jul. 07, 1957 - RED SKELTON AND HIS SON ARRIVE IN COPENHAGEN... YOUNGSTER SUFFE:S FROM INCURABLE LEUKAEMIA.. Comedian RED SKELTON and his nine year old son RICHARD arrive in Copenhagen this morning on first stop of their fanoEly round-the-world trip.. Richard Skelton is suffering from Leukaemia - and spesialists say that he has not long to live.. Red planne4 this ''dream trip'' in the hope it will give his Bon every possible happiness..
RME0XTP0–Sep. 09, 1967 - Queen Mary's last transatlantic voyage scnes on board on the first half of trip of New York.: The liner Queen Mary has completed the first half of her last round trip when she arrived in New York yesterday from Southampton. It was the 1,00th time she had crossed the Atlantic. She is due to leave New York today for the return journey to Southampton before her voyage to retirement in Long Beach, California
RME0WWR6–May 13, 1964 - Said to be Britain's best prospect ever for water skiing, in spite of the climatic difficulties which make all year round training difficult, is 17 year old Jeannete Stuart Wood, a schoolgirl from Headington, Oxon, who is Bristish overall ladies champion, and holder of the European Slalom and Jumping Champion, the first British skier to win two tiles. She has jumped 75-80 feet, and has reached a top slalom speed of 34 mph, and is expected to reach 38 mph this season
RME0MR4N–May 10, 1956 - Submarine Lifeboat Launched to go on world Demonstration trip: The first unsinkable submarine lifeboat was launched this week at Esbjerg, Jutland, and Danish seaman, Walter Westbound will soon set off on alone round the world voyage, to demonstrate the new type of lifeboat resembling a submarine. The was the invention of Mr. Claus Soerenson, director of the Danish-Greenland Fishing Company and West Jutland Machine works. The new craft is Mr. Soerenson's answer to the problem of finding a safer lifeboat
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