British Prime Minister Winston Churchill celebrates his 88th birthday in England. A man takes out boxes from vans. The boxes contain thousands of greeting mails by people for Churchill. The boxes are delivered at Churchill's house. Children stand outside the Prime Minister's house with a flower bouquet. Churchill's wife accepts the bouquet. A birthday cake kept on a table. Churchill looks through the window of his house. Cameramen click his photographs.
A 100 mile race walking competition from Blackpool to Manchester in England. A large number of British citizens participate in the speed walking race. Men walking at high speed during the race. People gather along the sides of a street. The winner, 43 years old Vie Stone, is awarded by an official.
Aviator Jean Salis operates an aircraft in flight in England. Jean Salis follows the trans channel flight of French inventor Louis Bleriot. He uses the replica of Bleriot's wood monoplane for the flight. The airplane parked at the airfield. Salis in the cockpit of the plane. People gather on the field. The airplane in flight. The plane lands after the completion of its journey. A man shakes hands with Salis. Other people gather at the airfield to congratulate him.
The Wimbledon tennis tournament in England. A crowd gathers to watch the match. The men's single match in progress. Match played between the Australian players Roy Emerson and Fred Stolle. Roy Emerson wins the match. Maria Bueno from Brazil and Australian player Margaret Smith competing in the women's singles. Maria Bueno wins the title. People applauding.
Launching of a tanker in England. The tanker "British Admiral" docked at the harbor. A large crowd gathers for the launching of the tanker. Queen Elizabeth arrives to launch the tanker. British teenage boys sit atop dock pilings beside a sign that reads: 'Danger Keep Off'. Queen Elizabeth launches the tanker. 'British Admiral' written on the tanker. The tanker slides down skids and is underway.
A tennis match between Spaniard Manuel Martinez Santana and American Charlie Pasarell during the Wimbledon Championships in England. Charlie Pasarell and Manuel Martinez Santana on the center court at Wimbledon. Charlie Pasarell wins in four sets.
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