Hurricane Hilda strikes the Carolinas in the United States. Wind blows with a speed of more than 70 miles an hour. Houses and trees withstand the hurricane. Policemen rescue few civilians trapped in the hurricane winds.
Views of the 1964 World's Fair in New York. Shot of the Unisphere, which is the symbol of the 1964 World's Fair. Street level view of crowds at the World's Fair. Lighting, decorations and fireworks at the World's Fair at night.
Fire fighters and rescue workers at work at the crash site of flights United Airlines Flight 826 and Trans World Airlines Flight 266 in New York. The accident became known as the Park Slope plane crash or the Miller Field crash after the crash sites. United Airlines Douglas DC-8 and Trans World Airlines Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation collided mid-air over New York. Rescue workers gather around at the venue and try to extinguish fire on the planes. New York's largest disaster force is called out to fight fire on the super-carrier Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation. Fire fighters fight to put down the flames. Smoke and fire all around in the area.
The United Nations Handicap horse derby at the Atlantic City race course in New Jersey. Large number of spectators watches the $100,000 derby race event from stands. A jockey on horse tagged with number 11 takes early lead during the race. Camera persons capture the event. Clem defeats the bid of Round Table to become top money winner.
U-Thant unanimously elected for his next term as Secretary General of the United Nations. A meeting session of the United Nations General Assembly at its headquarters in New York, United States. U Thant unanimously reappointed to Secretary General's position, despite his unwillingness. U Thant walks to the Secretary General's chair after his elections and delivers his speech.
The Motion Picture Industry Council, including the Association of Motion Picture Producers, Screen Actors Guild, Screen Directors Guilde, Screen Writers Guild, meeting to prepare comments to the House of Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), in Hollywood, California. The meeting to draft a letter to Congressman Woods of the HUAC Committee. The chairman of the council, Allen Rivkin, speaks from his notes about the threats of communism and subversive elements, and Hollywood's support for stopping the "Communist conspiracy". Association members look on, including Ronald Reagan.
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