British Prime Minister Winston Churchill celebrates his 87th birthday in England. People lined up outside his Hyde Park Gate home to wish him happy birthday. Churchill comes out of his house and the people cheer. Police and officials stand along with them. Cars parked on the street. Churchill sits in a car and the car leaves the area.
The premier of Universal International's movie Flower Drum Song in Los Angeles. A large number of Hollywood celebrities gather for the premier of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical at the Warner Theater. Celebrities include stars Nancy Kwan and James Shigeta. Ralph Hunter, Janet Leigh, and Lana Turner are also in attendance. The premiere event then moves to an event in China Town, which is lit in Neon.
A huge demonstration outside the National Capitol Building in Havana, Cuba. Demonstration in front of the National Capitol Building (Paseo de Marti, La Havana) to protest United States raids, possibly after the Bay of Pigs. The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana (458 Paseo de Martí, La Habana 10600, Cuba) can be seen in the background. Demonstrators holding banners in Spanish, including, "Abajo Traidores" (Down with Traitors) and "Fidel Luchamemos Hasta la Muerte" (Fidel, Let's Fight Until Death). A presidential helicopter lands on the street near demonstrators. Huge demonstration. Fidel Castro, wearing sunglasses, mingles with the crowd. Cuban flag waves during demonstration. Passionate demonstrator speaks. Fidel Castro speaks to huge crowd in demonstration, condemning raids by the United States.
Title card reads, "The United States Breaks Diplomatic Relations with Cuba." View of the United States Embassy building (55 Calzada, La Habana, Cuba) in Havana, Cuba. Crowds gathering outside the United States Embassy in Havana, Cuba. Family of African descent outside American Embassy. A woman of African descent holds her baby outside the United States Embassy. Two women in the American Embassy. A door in the American Embassy written in Spanish reads, "Aviso Cerrada-La Seccion De Visa Hoy" (Attention, Visa section closed today). Women leaving the American Embassy. A Catholic nun leaves the American Embassy. American citizens leave the United States Embassy. Staff load boxes into truck as Americans leave the United States embassy. Americans follow a man, with shades, outside United States Embassy. Americans board bus as they depart Havana. A Cuban female soldier guards the United States Embassy building.
A pro-Castro rally at night in Havana, Cuba. Female demonstrators hold a large Cuban flag. Demonstrators pass by a Kelvinator shop in Havana. Demonstrators with posters outside a movie theater in Havana. Demonstrators hold up signs and wave flags during rally. Banner with marching Cuban soldier reads, "Fuerte Como Un Trinquete" (Strong as a Tough Guy) Signs seen read, Entre Punto Y Punto... Punto La Gran Reserva de America" with cartoons of United States president Eisenhow, Castro, and U.S. Secretary of State Christian Herter. Large banner held by "Sindicato Union de Vendedores y Auxiliares" (Union of Vendors and Auxiliaries). Sign reads, "Muerte Al Invason Delegacion Demojeres" (Death to the Women's Delegation). Sign reads, "Los Estudiantes Technologicos Revolucionarios" (The Revolutionary Tech Students). Cuban Premier Fidel Castro speaks to demonstrators from balcony. Demonstrators wave their hands and shout. Fidel Castro speaks to crowd from balcony.
Title card "Castro's Call for Continued Executions Applauded by Cubans." Huge crowd in Havana, Cuba. Cuban President Fidel Castro waves at people. Man affectionately touches head of boy, wearing military uniform, being carried by soldier. Huge crowd gathered to listen to Fidel Castro’s speech. Fidel Castro passionately talking behind podium. Crowds cheer at Fidel Castro’s speech. A prisoner, dressed in white, is passed overhead from person to person, protesting as he is pulled feet first towards the podium by Castro's men. Fidel Castro continues to speak to crowd.