Schoolteacher Ann Pellegreno's flight from San Fransisco. Michigan schoolteacher Ann Dearing Holtgren Pellegreno with her copilot, navigator and mechanic as she prepares to depart in a Lockheed Electra as a recreation of the last flight of famed female aviator, pilot Amelia Earhart. Pellegreno and crew board the Lockheed Electra. The aircraft taxis on the airfield and takes off.
Boxing match organized by World Boxing Association at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (3911 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037, United States) in Los Angeles, California. The match between heavyweight boxing champion, Floyd Patterson and Jerry Quarry of Los Angeles begins. Spectators cheer the boxers. Jerry Quarry wins the match against Floyd Patterson.
Session of UN Security Council in New York, United States. United Nations Headquarter building. The UN Security Council in session. Israeli Ambassador and representatives of Nations discuss on the Middle East crises. During the session United Arab Republic claims for the Gulf of Aqaba and Israel demands an end to blockade.
Launch of the USS John F Kennedy (CV-67) at Newport News in Virginia. USS John F Kennedy (CV-67) aircraft carrier docked at harbor. Large crowd of civilians gathered for the launching ceremony. President of the United States Lyndon Baines Johnson and Former President John F Kennedy's wife Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy and daughter Caroline Bouvier Kennedy arrives for the launch. President Johnson addresses the crowd before the launch. Caroline christens the giant ship with the bottle of champagne. The ship heads for its first voyage.
Honor of Walter Benjamin Lantz in Universal City in Los Angeles County,California. Hollywood film industry leaders gathered for the Universal City Studios party to honor golden anniversary of Walter Benjamin Lantz animated cartoonist and 25th birthday of his star Woody Woodpecker. Children read the Woody Woodpecker animated cartoon character books. Charles Warren Vice Chairman of Association of TV and Film Producers praises and presents trophy to Lantz for his work. Lantz and his wife cut a cake and celebrate. They pose with the trophy.
California Relay in California. Large crowd of spectators gathered during the California Relay. The 220 yard dash began. Tommie Smith of San Jose State wins the race. Spectators cheer the racers. Jim Hines of Southern Texas wins the100 meter dash equalling the world record 10.0.
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