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.
Wide shot of 1960 Sugar Bowl for college football in New Orleans. The Ole Miss Rebels beat LSU Tigers 21-0 . The narrator notes that the "LSU defense is in tatters" as Bobby Franklin throws another pass to victory. (College Football)
Manhattan, New York City skyline with a skyscraper under construction in foreground. A young man and woman dressed in fine early 1960s fashions talk to each other on a terrace overlooking Manhattan.
Consequences of the 1960 U-2 reconnaissance aircraft incident. Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev addresses the Soviet Presidium in Moscow, Soviet Union. Exterior of the U.S. Department of State. A spokesperson of the State Department gives a statement in the United States.
Athletes from all over the world arrive to participate in the 1960 Olympics in Rome. The athletes arrive at the Ciampino Airport. People gather at the airport to greet the sports stars. Sportsmen from different nations disembark from aircraft and are greeted by a large crowd.
Contrasting examples of changes in transportation and housing in Afghanistan during 1950 to 1960. Cattle draw a plow to till a piece of land in the past.. A tractor being used nowadays to till a farm. Men work on a farm with hand cultivators. Nomads migrate from an area on foot. In contrast, a truck is seen being used as a current means of transportation. Men ride on mules and in horse-drawn carts,as they move from one area to another, in the past. In contrast, a man gets into his automobile. People milling about on a street in a village. View of buildings and factories replacing former villages. Machines in operation inside a factory. New homes for factory workers.
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