Inauguration of the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. New York City Mayor Robert F Wagner in the presence of other dignitaries cuts the ribbon at the museum's opening ceremony. A continuous spiral ramp runs along the height of the structure. Workmen hang paintings within the Guggenheim Museum (1071 5th Ave, New York, NY 10128, United States). Mayor Robert F. Wagner and Harry F. Guggenheim look at the paintings, modern art, and sculptures inside the Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Britain's annual Earls Court Motor Show in London. Showcases a world-wide range of cars. Show includes Britain's ultra-luxury cars, Detroit's newest models, Russian cars for export trade, Europe's new "baby" cars, and do-it-yourself car builder's kit.
A College Football game between two unbeaten teams, the University of Southern California Trojans and the University of Washington Huskies, at Seattle in Washington. Thousands of spectators attend. USC Trojans beat the Washington Huskies.
Kehlsteinhaus, Adolf Hitler's Eagle's Nest retreat at Berchtesgaden (German municipality) located on Mount Watzmann in Bavaria, Germany after World War II. U.S. Army forces inspecting the retreat, including General Omar Bradley and Major General Maxwell D. Taylor. A board reads ' Hitler's Home'. U.S. troops look out at the Bavarian Alps.
Two weeks after its capture by the U.S.3rd Infantry Division, 7th Infantry Regiment, at the end of World war 2, in Europe, U.S. soldiers explore Obersalzberg air raid shelter tunnels connecting Hotel zum Turken and Hitler's residence at the Berghof, Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, Germany. U.S. Army soldier browses through Adolf Hitler's sacked offices and musical recording collection. Major General Maxwell Taylor, Commanding General, 101st Airborne Division, is seen descending a long stairway into the tunnel complex that was one of Hitler's bunkers.
Snow queen cuts the ribbon and opens the Long View Ski Club's tournament at Dubuque in Iowa, United States. Ski champions from all over the world compete. Skiers jump from a high inclined ramp and many crash while landing.
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