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Prince Charles's Birthday

The 14 November marks the 70th Birthday of Prince Charles. British Pathé wish the Prince many happy returns! Take a look back at his life with this archive collection.

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6th November 2018

Kristallnacht, October Revolution, Armistice Day, and more

Here’s our regularly-updated selection of films that may be of use to news editors and journalists in covering important anniversaries, contextualising current events or illustrating trending topics. Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky Dies The 6 November marks the 125th Anniversary of the death of Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the famous composer. Listen to
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23rd October 2018

The Wall Street Crash, The March on Rome and more
9th October 2018

Che Guevara Executed, the Surrender of Italy and More
25th September 2018

The Meuse-Argonne Offensive, Concorde’s Atlantic Flight and More

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: France: Repairs To The Eiffel Tower; New to the Archive: Head for heights? Take a look at this film from 1946 of men repainting and repairing the Eiffel Tower- without safety equipment!

: Usa: New Computerised Public Transportation System Developed By U.S. Department Of Transportation At West Virginia Research Centre.; New to the Archive: Driverless cars are nothing new, take a look at this clip from 1972!

: Underwater Picnic Is Latest Fun Swimmers Give Realistic Show Before Underwater Camera; New to the Archive: Anybody for an underwater picnic?

: U.K.: Models Of Kennedy And Prince Philip Display New Men's Clothes - Painting Of Duke In Underpants Exhibited In London; New to the Archive: Take a look back to 1963, when these shop window dummies in the likeness of President Kennedy and Prince Philip caught the eye of the censor!

: U.S.A.: Frisbee Champion Demonstrates His Skills; New to the Archive: Take a look at this video of a Frisbee Champion!

: New Zealand: The Steam Train Makes A Comeback; New to the Archive: Take a look back at the return of the steam train to New Zealand in 1973.

: Usa: The Great Wild West Camel Race Revived In Virginia City; New to the Archive: Take a look back at the revival of Camel racing in Virginia City, Nevada!

: U.K.: Palace Of Fun Called 'cockneyland'; Opens In London's East End; New to the Archive: Take a look at a visit to 'Cockneyland', a now closed attraction, which intended to rival Disneyland.

: Usa: Frazier The Lion; New to the Archive: Age is only a number! Take a look at Frazier, an old lion, who is still very active!