A circus show at the Bellevue Hospital in New York City. A large crowd gathered in the hospital arena to watch the circus. Elephants and clowns entertain children by their acts.
A demonstration of United States Navy Pinwheel helicopter in California. Naval officers gathered to watch the demonstration of the helicopter. The 'portable' helicopter is strapped to the pilot's back and weighs 170 pounds. Two fuel tanks on either side of the helicopter supply rocket motors mounted on the tips of the rotors. The pinwheel helicopter takes off and then lands in front of a large Navy Marine helicopter.
Students of the College of the Pacific set a record in California. Two students of the College of the Pacific make a world record by spending 100 hours on a see-saw. They ate, slept, studied and did their routine activities on the see-saw.
The Stanley Cup Ice Hockey Championship in Canada. A large crowd of spectators gathered to watch the match between the Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins. The match begins. The spectators cheer the teams. The Montreal Canadiens win the match against the Boston Bruins by a score of 3-1. The winners pose with the Stanley Cup.
Stock car racing in France. French stock car racing begins on a dirt track. Many cars meet with an accident during the race.
Arrival of officials from Malaya and England for the formal declaration of independence of the Federation of Malaya. A sea of citizens in the Stadium Merdeka (Jalan Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, 50150) shielding themselves from the sun with parasols. The first Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaya, Abdul Rahman of Negeri Sembilan, in ceremonial dress, is escorted into his seat. The British delegation, headed by Prince Henry, the Duke of Gloucester (representing Queen Elizabeth II), follow the Malayan King. The first Malayan Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, proclaims "Merdeka" in the stadium. Views of the citizens standing and reciting and motioning in unison. The independent Malaysian flag is raised by an honor guard as the Malaysians salute
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