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Today's Anniversary

The First Flight

The 17 December marks the 115th Anniversary of the first heavier-than-air flight, made by the Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur. Take a look back at the flight and how it has been commemorated in this archive collection.

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5th December 2018

Edward VIII Abdicates, The Attack on Pearl Harbour 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. Woodrow Wilson Sails for Europe The 4 December marks the 100th Anniversary of President Woodrow Wilson’s embarkation for Europe. Wilson was the first
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20th November 2018

Nuremberg Trials, The Queen’s Wedding Anniversary and More
6th November 2018

Kristallnacht, October Revolution, Armistice Day, and more
23rd October 2018

The Wall Street Crash, The March on Rome 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!