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ZUM4924343: Apr. 04, 1954 - Himalja-expeditkon 1954: Dr. Herrligkofer hopes to get still this months the travel-permit for himself and his crew for his this year Himalaja-expedition. His aim is this time to climb up the” Hiddenpeak”. On April 12 had been a conference at the Bavarian ministry for economics about the fanatical questions of the expedition. Our Picture shows from left to right the final crew: Sepp Magg, Michael Andrel, Sepp Joechler, Ernst Seen, Rimo Rainer, Dr. Herrilgkoffer, hermann Loelensperger, Mr. Weinberger, Guenther Hauser, Rudolf Marek and Fritz Ammann / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4922013: Tue. 15, 1954 - In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birthdays of the great scientists and doctors Paul Ehrlich and Emil von Behring, a memorial party was thrown in Frankfurt and Marburg. In an academic and festive act, three researchers were honored with the Emile Behring Prize in the auditorium of Philipps University. Our picture shows (from left to right) Professor Heidelberger of New York, Professor Dr. Schmidt of Marburg, headmaster Dr. Walcher, and Sir Mcfarlaus Burnet of Melbourne, Australia / Bridgeman Images
ETE4922126: Second World War (1939-1945) - World War II (WWII or WW2): Britain 29 December 1944: During the Christmas celebration organized at Lady Templemore's residence by members of the 3120th Signal Service Battalion, Father Noel is surrounded by war orphans cared for by the Salvation Armee / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4922149: Tue. 17, 1954 - The Bikini Girl from the Sweet shop. The Charming 'Strong' Girl: After many disappointments - Twenty one year old Jean McGrath who showmen used to call Britain's Esther Williams - has made the grade and is soon to be launched into show business. Jean - with her husband John McGrath and partner Nigel Kishawi appeared as a strong act in TV's” Show Case” and were a success. In the act Jean supports the two heavy men with ease. She started her career in show business in an underwater strip tease act not too successfully but now she is giving up her job in a sweet shop to tour the halls in the strong act / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4922205: Tue. 18, 1954 - Duke Of Levis-Mirepoix Received At French Academy: Duke Of Levis Mirepoix Delivering His Address As He Was Received As The New Member Of The French Academy Today. He Takes Over The Seat Left Vacant After The Death Of Charles Maurras. On Left Is Duke Of The Force, Member Of The Academy / Bridgeman Images
ETE4922312: Second World War (1939-1945) - World War II (WWII or WW2): USAF Base England March 24, 1945: Members of a PIR (Parachute Infantry Regiment) of the 17th American Aeroportee Division of the 1st Armee Aeroportee board a C46 that will drop them on the east bank of the Rhine near Wesel / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4919161: Tue. 03, 1954 - Adenauer Back from Turkey: After having returned from his journey to Greece and Turkey, the Chancellor Dr. Adenaur was received with all pomp by the German Federal President, Prof. Heuss Adenauer was wearing the gown of a Grand Vizier customary in Turkey. In spite of the progressive life in Turkey since Kemal Ataturk some traditional customs of the Seljuk-time are still usual. So State President Bayar appointed the German Chancellor Ottoman Grand Vizier (EDC) This high grade of a statesman has been established in the 13th century for the Heroes of the Black Sea and represents a great honour to the bearer / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4919221: Tue 03, 1954 - Gordon Pirie Starts His New Job As Paint Salesman: D.A.G. Pirie,, Britain's brightest athletics hope and recently” Sportsman of the Year” stared work this morning as a salesman with a firm of paint manufacturers. Pirie's decision disposes of all conjecture as to the possibility of his accepting an offer an of an athletics scholarship at a United States University. In under taking his new employment he will get more to carry on his athletes preparations, He was formerly employed as a bank Clark / Bridgeman Images