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MPX5079884: On a murky foggy December day between five to seven thousand Muslims of many nationalities assembled at a Islamic Cultural Centre in Regents Park to celebrate the Id-Ul-Fitr. Many marquees were put up for people to play in while the overspill knelt outside on prayer carpets, blankets and newspapers. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5079653: Beauty Contests: "Miss World", 20 year old Eva Reuber-Staler, awoke at the Waldorf Hotel this morning to her first day as "Miss World". Champagne started the day when she gave a press conference - then it was off to the Mansion House to meet the Lord Mayor... Then a round of shopping. "Miss World" in fur coat and crown, during her shopping tour in London. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5079616: Entertainment Film. Olga Georges-Picot (25) is a French actress and is the star of a French film called "I Love You, I Love You" which is showing tonight at the National Film Theatre at the Film Festival. Olga Georges-Picot pictured near the Festival Hall, London. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5079626: Meet Guenter Kuhn the 14 years old world champion orange eater, who today (Sat) made sure of his title when he devoured 19 oranges in 2 minutes then went on to eat 34 (repeat 34) more just to show that he was a real champ. Participates take part in the orange eating competition. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5086041: Wimbledon Tennis Championships 1970 1st Day. Policeman kept watch on the centre court against possible demonstrators today (Monday). The first day for the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships. The match was between Fred Stolle of Australia and Cliff Drysdale of South Africa. The police stand watch under the scoreboard on the centre court. June 1970 / Bridgeman Images