The 1960 Miss World pageant at the Lyceum Ballroom (Lyceum Theatre, 21 Wellington St, London WC2E 7RQ, United Kingdom) in London, England. Contestants from different countries walk down a ramp during the swimming suit round of the contest. Contestants from countries like France, United States, Argentina, Germany, and Israel walk on the stage. Judges of the contest look at the participants. Norma Cappagli of Argentina smiles after being crowned 1960 Miss World.
A horse show jumping event in Canada. A dignitary arrives and reviews troops. The show jumping event gets underway. Riders make their horses jump over obstacles. Spectators watch the event. In a separate area, produce and vegetables are on display during an exhibition and judging competition. Farm cows and sheep are on exhibition in competition as judges evaluate them.
The American flag flutters, along with several foreign national flags, at the Laurel Park race course in Maryland. Horses run along the track. Highlights of the Washington DC International Stakes. 1960 winner, Bald Eagle, was the only repeat winner of the race, and was Champion Handicap Horse that year.
U.S. President-elect John F. Kennedy with his daughter Caroline in Washington DC, United States. Kennedy and his daughter Caroline arrive at church on her 3rd birthday. Kennedy and Caroline enter Holy Trinity Catholic Church (Chapel of St. Ignatius and Holy Trinity Offices, 3513 N St NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States) in Georgetown, Washington DC. Caroline walks out of the church followed by Senator Kennedy, who holds her rag doll for her. Later the President-elect arrives at Georgetown University Hospital (3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States) to see his wife and infant son John F. Kennedy, Jr., who had been born two days earlier.
Chinese Nationalist troops during a maneuver in Formosa. Chinese ships underway at sea. Explosions occur in water. Aircraft in flight. Tanks and tracked vehicles at a beach. The troops practice amphibious landings at the beach. President of China Chiang Kai Shek watches the maneuvers. Chinese soldiers fire rifles. A soldier talks over a hand radio as explosions occur.
British statesmen in Rome, Italy. British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan and Foreign Secretary Lord Home are escorted to meet Pope John XXIII. Swiss Guards stand in a corridor. Pope John XXIII welcomes the Prime Minister. A portrait of Pope Pius in the Clementine Hall.
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