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JFK Assassinated

On 22 November 1963, U.S. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Take a look back at this significant historical event and the reaction around the world in this archive collection. Kennedy was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on 25 November 1963.

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5th November 2019

Armistice Day, Apollo 12, Suez Canal 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. Midway With the release of the film Midway on 8 November, take a look back at the real events in our
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23rd October 2019

Wall St Crash, Suez Crisis and more
8th October 2019

Second Boer War, HMS Royal Oak Sunk and more
24th September 2019

Poland Surrenders, The Munich Agreement and more

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: U.K.: Olney Pancake Race.; New to the Archive: This film looks back to the Olney Pancake Race in 1959, an odd British tradition that can be traced back to 1445!

: U.K.: -Wonders In Puppetry: "Thunderbirds" Science Fiction Series A Television Hit; New to the Archive: 'F.A.B.!'. This film looks behind the scenes on the set of 'Thunderbirds' in 1965.

: India: Filming Of The New James Bond Film 'octopussy'; New to the Archive: This film looks behind the scenes at the filming of the Bond film 'Octopussy' in 1982.

: Japan: Tokyo's Disneyland Opens To The Public.; New to the Archive: This film looks back to 1983, when Disneyland in Tokyo opened to the public.

: France: New Tgv Train; New to the Archive: This film from 1981 shows the inauguration of the TGV in France. Today, the TGV network carries about 110 million passengers a year!

: Usa: Colourful Spectacle At 11th Annual International Balloon Fiesta; New to the Archive: Up, up, and away! This film from 1982 looks at the 11th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

: West Germany: Magic Cubes And Puzzles Prove Popular At Toy Fair.; New to the Archive: This film looks back to 1982, and shows the seismic impact of the Rubik's Cube at a Toy Fair in West Germany.

: Amphibious Automobile In San Francisco; New to the Archive: Take a look at this wonderful car from 1916, which is amphibious, able to be driven on land and on water!

: Uk: The Flying Scotsman Rides Again... With New Paint And New Fittings To A New Home; New to the Archive: Choo choo! This film shows the famous locomotive, the Flying Scotsman, going into private service in 1973.

: Walt Disney Arrives In England For Vacation; New to the Archive: This film looks back to 1935, when Mickey Mouse took over the Gaumont British Newsreel for the day!