The Austro-Hungarian Battleship, SMS Szent Istvan (Saint Stephen), capsizing after it is torpedoed off the Dalmation Coast by by Italian torpedo boats, during World War One. Sailors in a lifeboat are seen rescuing survivors from the battleship. The stricken vessel continues to roll over completely and crew members can be seen scrambling on her overturned hull and in the water all around her. In a short while, the SMS Szent Istvan sinks out of sight.
Celebration of Easter Sunday in the United States and Italy. Sunrise religious services are held in the natural glory of Yosemite National Park by Christians. A waterfall at the Yosemite National Park. Easter celebration at Saint Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City) where half a million people hear Pope Paul VI plead for peace. Pope Paul VI blesses the pilgrims while being carried on a Sedia Gestatoria. A large crowd gathers and get Pope's message in South Vietnam. People enter the St Denis Parish Catholic church (157 Washington St, Westwood, MA 02090, United States). View of altar and services held inside the St. Denis Parish church as seen from elevated loft position. A sign reads: 'Hollywood Bowl, Eastern Sunrise Service, April 18' in California. At Hollywood Bowl, California: A large crowd seated in a stadium, listen to music, and attend Easter services. United States President Lyndon Johnson and Mrs. Lyndon Johnson attend services in a small church in Texas. New York has its famous Easter parade on Fifth Avenue, New York City.
Saint Patrick's Day celebration at Manhattan in New York City, United States. Troops, police, civilians, and other groups march on the Fifth Avenue. Catholic bishops watch the parade. Troops march before officials and crowd. Aerial view as they march past St Patrick’s Cathedral (5th Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States). Children watching young majorettes during parade.
Large crowds gather for celebrating the founding of the Empire in Meguro, Japan. Large crowds along streets. A procession passes along the streets. Rituals take place. Saints distribute beans. People raise their hat to get the beans.
Opening ceremony of the Saint Lawrence Seaway in Quebec, Canada. U.S. President Dwight D.Eisenhower together with Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, aboard the Royal yacht, Britannia, during the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway. President Eisenhower looks through binoculars as the Britannia moves through the seaway. View of Britannia entering a lock. The Britannia moves very close to the face wall of the lock, almost scraping it. Several persons on board put their hands out and touch the concrete side of the lock. View from above, of Britannia officers looking over side, as the yacht passes very close to the side of lock. Views of Britannia, tied up at dock and passing through locks. Queen Elizabeth II, disembarking from the Royal Yacht, Britannia, followed by President Eisenhower, Mrs. Eisenhower, and Prince Philip.
Liberation of Rome from German control during World War II. United States, British and Italian flags flutter in wind on a building in Rome, Italy. United States Army General Mark Wayne Clark, Major General Alfred Maximilian Gruenther, General Lucian King Truscott and Lieutenant General Geoffrey Keys and French Army General Alphonse Pierre Juin. A military band plays during the welcoming ceremony of American troops. A large crowd of civilians gathered to cheer the troops. Buildings on either side of a street. A bell rings at Saint Peter's Basilica. Pope Pius XII addresses a large crowd in the Vatican City.