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Space and aeronautics events in 1957 including Sputnik 2 launch with dog Laika, U.S. Vanguard rocket, and NATO missile diplomacy
Major "space race" and defense events of the year 1957. Laika, Soviet space dog prepared for the space flight. Laika takes off in Sputnik 2 in Soviet Union. An animation shows the spacecraft in outer space. In United States, Space Race efforts to launch a small "grapefruit" satellite on Vanguard TV-3 test rocket meet in failure as the rocket explodes at take off on December 6, 1957. View of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. President Dwight D Eisenhower arrives in Paris, France to talk about the development of missiles with other NATO leaders. The French Prime Minister Felix Gaillard with President Eisenhower. View of Atlas missile SM-65A Serial 12A launched successfully from Cape Canaveral pad LC-14 in Florida, United States, on December 17, 1957.
Bantam Weight Champion, Alphonse Halimi, of France, defeats Chic Brogan, of Scotland, in boxing match in Paris France
Bantam weight champion, Alphonse Halimi, of France, defeats contender, Chic Brogan of Scotland, by a KO in the second round of their match, at Palais des Sports, Paris,France, on September 16, 1957. Brogan is seen going down for the count of nine, early in the second round, and then being knocked out later in the same round.
French police officials with convicts in France.
Convicts held in France. Papers kept on a table. A graph shows crime level in 1956 and 1957. Heading on the graph reads 'attentat' (Attacks). A convict held by French police officials. Police officers with guns in hand. Police with a young woman. Photographers take pictures.
Premier Guy Mollet of France attends wreath laying ceremony at Lafayette monument in Washington, DC
U.S. military honor guards hold flags of America and France during a ceremony in Lafayette Park, Washington, DC, on a cold rainy in February 1957. French Premier, Guy Mollet, stands near the Lafayette Monument in the park. Limousines are parked at the curb behind him, and cars and buses pass on the wet roads. Some in attendance carry umbrellas. But the Premier does not. A memorial wreath is brought forward. View of the complete Lafayette monument, with honor guards. Closeup of wreath placed at base of the monument. Premier Mollet stands alone before the wreath and looks up at the statue of Lafayette atop the monument. More than a dozen photographers are seen in a group, taking pictures. Glimpse of American sailors in honor guard and French and American flags flying. Premier Mollet, turns and walks from the monument toward car parked at the curb. Honor guard of sailors order arms to parade rest.
Royal wedding of Princess Helene of France and Belgian Count Evrard de Limburg Stirum
Princess Helene d´Orleans (daughter of Prince Henri d'Orleans, Comte de Paris and Princess Isabel de Orleans and Braganca) marries Comte Evrard De Limburg Stirum of Belgium in France. Opening scene from rear inside the Royal Chapel of Dreux (Chapelle royale de Dreux, 2 Square d'Aumale, 28100 Dreux, France) shows pews filled with family and guests. Next, a closeup of the bride and groom at the altar as the groom places a wedding ring on the bride's finger. Princess Helene is seen wearing a Dior wedding gown and the Mellerio Sapphire Tiara owned by her mother, the Countess of Paris. Catholic bishop blesses them making the sign of the cross. The newlyweds walk down the Chapel aisle, past well-wishers. Among the first to follow them down the aisle is Queen Frederica of Greece. View from behind, as the couple begin to descend the chapel steps, and leave. The area ahead of them is crowded with spectators.
Hogan (Kid) Bassey of Nigeria defeats Cherif Hamia of Algeria, to win Featherweight World Championship in Paris, France
Featherweight World Championship Fight in Palace of Sports, Paris,France. Algerian Cherif Hamia boxing against Nigerian Hogan (Kid) Bassey. Hamia knocks Bassey down for the count of eight. But Bassey comes back strong and the referee has to stop the fight. Kid Bassey is the winner and new World Champion.