In Belmont Park, Elmont, New York, a large crowd is on hand to watch the running of the Belmont Stakes, the third jewel in Racing's Triple Crown. Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie Eisenhower arrive with other persons. Horses race on track. Former President Eisenhower laughs with a man. Race horse Sherluck wins Belmont Stakes race defeating favorite Carry Back. Long shot Sherluck paid out $132.10 for a two dollar wager -- the biggest payout in the history of the Belmont Stakes.
Queen Elizabeth reviews guards on her Official birthday in London. Scots, Irish and Coldstream Guards take part in 'Trooping the color' parade for Queen Elizabeth. Parade includes Royal Guards and band. Press covers birthday celebration. Public gathered to see the celebration.
President John F Kennedy returns to Washington DC from Palm Beach, Florida after a injury. President's Air Force One plane lands at airport. President Kennedy is received by an officer on plane's gate. He steps down plane and walks on crutches due to back pain. At White House President Kennedy meets Italian Prime Minister Amintore Fanfani and Foreign Minister Antonio Segni with Vice President Lyndon B Johnson.
Princess Grace of Monaco (née Grace Kelly) and husband Prince Rainier III arrive in Ireland for an official visit. Princess Grace steps down from an Aer Lingus air stair in Dublin Airport (Dublin Airport, County Dublin, Ireland). Prince Rainier and Princess Grace meet Irish officials. Irish people greet the Monegasque royal guests with flowers. As crowd look at them, the royal couple review a parade. Princess Grace and Prince Rainier leave the airport for Áras an Uachtaráin to meet Irish President Éamon de Valera.
Ship arrives at port during United States First lady Jacqueline Kennedy's visit to Epidavros, Greece. Navy officers welcome Jacqueline Kennedy at Epidavros, formerly known as Epidaurus. People wave American flags. Jacqueline Kennedy meets Greek President. Jacqueline Kennedy watches drama with other women at the Ancient Theatre of Epidavros.
The wedding of Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, and Katharine Worlsey at the York Minster (Deangate, York YO1 7HH, United Kingdom). A crowd waits for the royal dignitaries during the wedding of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, in the City of York. A man distributes British flags. Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Noel Coward arrive to attend the royal wedding. Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and young Prince Charles arrive at the cathedral. The bride, Katharine Worlsey, walks down the aisle in a wedding dress of white gossamer silk gauze designed by John Cavanagh. Katharine Worlsey is wearing the Kent Diamond and Pearl Fringe Tiara, securing her veil. Katharine Worlsey is escorted by her father, Col. Sir William Arthington Worsley of Hovingham. The Queen mother talks with the Queen of Spain, Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg. Princess Margaret and her husband sit in the cathedral, both watching the bride’s entrance. The wedding ceremony was performed by the Archbishop of York Michael Ramsey. Wedding rites proceed. Prince Edward and Katharine Worlsey walk out of the aisle together.
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