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John Cobb, a butcher from California, attempts to fly ornithopter bicycle

John Cobb, a butcher, rides an ornithopter bicycle with wings in San Fernando Valley, California. John has a collar to flap wings when he raises his torso. The bicycle has a rocket to assist takeoff. William Modes helps him as he starts riding. Ralph Spergis lights the rocket. The heat of the rocket sets tail on fire. Tail sets John's pants on fire. He purposely falls down, yelling for water. John is caught in the collar wires and can't get away. The rocket breaks loose, which it was do after takeoff, and sets wings on fire. A man throws water from a bucket to extinguish John's pants. (William Modes later became a director at Northrup Aircraft Company. Ralph Spergis later became longtime manager at Agua Dulce Airpark. Ralph and William, at the time this was taken, were roommates in Santa Monica, both working as aircraft mechanics at Douglas Aircraft Company.)

Location: California United States USA
Date: 1937, August
Duration: 26 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675042053
Man attempts to fly the Pitt "Sky Car."

Early attempts at flight during history of aviation. The Pitt Sky Car ornithopter device is seen: A car equipped with an umbrella-like rotor intended for vertical takeoff. 'Sky car' written on a cloth sign on the chassis of the aircraft. A man in aviator's clothing seated at the controls of the machine. The powerful motions of the pulsating rotor cause the machine to rise several inches. But it simply drops to the ground again. This happens with each oscillation of the rotor. (The motor-rotor devise was invented by John W. Pitts, of Detroit, Michigan, and patented in 1926. However, as seen in these images, it was a failure.)

Location: Michigan United States USA
Date: 1928
Duration: 24 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675042056
Black Sheep wins the 52nd American Derby in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

52nd American Derby horse race in Arlington Heights, Illinois. A large crowd gathers at Arlington Park to witness the 52nd American Derby. Horse named "Black Sheep" wins the race and a prize amount worth $ 71,000.

Location: Arlington Heights Illinois USA
Date: 1962, August 6
Duration: 1 min 7 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675042222
Joe DiMaggio and others at the funeral of Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe in Los Angeles, California.

Funeral of Marilyn Monroe. Close friends and former husband Joe DiMaggio attend the private funeral of Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe. A casket carrying Monroe's body is placed on a trolley and is taken to Westwood village memorial park cemetery. Joe DiMaggio Jr., son of Joe DiMaggio, attends the funeral. Photographers take pictures. Lutheran priest A.J. Soldan conducts a prayer service. Joe DiMaggio leaves after the funeral.

Location: Los Angeles California USA
Date: 1962, August 9
Duration: 57 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675042229
Democratic convention at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Democratic convention of 1960 in advance of the 1960 Presidential election in the U.S. Last minute preparations underway at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena for the Democratic convention. Women wear belts and badges bearing Kennedy's name to express their support for the Senator. Headquarters of Symington as women work on his campaign for the convention. A poster supporting the nomination of Lyndon Johnson and his picture. People in a rally to support Adlai Stevenson's nomination as they carry his posters in a street rally in front of the Biltmore Hotel entrance.

Location: Los Angeles California USA
Date: 1960, July 7
Duration: 59 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675042232
A ticker tape parade to welcome King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit of Thailand in New York City.

A ticker tape parade in New York, United States. King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit of Thailand receive a warm reception on their arrival in New York. People gather along the sidewalk as King's motorcade moves past the cheering crowds during a ticker tape parade. Confetti being showered. The King and The Queen arrive at the City Hall.

Location: New York City USA
Date: 1960, July 7
Duration: 31 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675042233
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