ZUM4829702: Tue. 03, 1953 - N.A.T.O. opens Mediterranean Headquarters: Britain's famed Mediterranean base of Malta has now become an Allied headquarters. At Lascaria on the Island which withstood so much Axis blitzing in the last war, a N.A.T.O. Headquarters has been set up. Picture shows the Britain Royal Marine Guard present arms at the opening of a N.A.T.O. Headquarters at Lascaria, Malts. In the background fly the national flags of Britain, the United States and Turkey. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4847702: Jan. 1, 1900 - Paris, France - Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan MATA HARI (Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, 1876-1917) who was executed by firing squad for alleged espionage during World War I. The very name of Mata Hari has become synonymous with spying, espionage, intrigue, and sensuality. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4847358: May 20, 1953 - First rehearsal of the combined Coronation Choir. Conducted at St. Margaret? s Westminster? The Coronation Choir, formed of the choirs of the Abbey, St. Paul? s Cathedral; St. George? s Windsor; Eron College, the Commonwealth and others, had their first combined rehearsal at St. Margaret? s, Westminster this evening. They were conducted by Dr. William McKie. Keystone Photo Shows: Dr. William McKie conducting the Coronation Choir at St. Margaret? s this evening. JSS/Keystone / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4847784: May 25, 1953 - British women and children arrive at London Airport form the Egyptian Trouble Centre. The” trouble spot special” flew into London Airport this afternoon with the first party of 17 women and 23 children to quit Egypt on Embassy advice Most of them were glad to be in London in time for the Coronation / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4848211: Jun. 01, 1953 - Landshut Preparing for its prince's wedding: The 50th jubilee performance of the” Landshut Prince's Wedding of 1475” is taking place by the end of June. The performance is a true copy of the grand court festival of late Gothic time: in 1475 Duke Hedwig the Rich married his son Joerg who later became Duke George the Rich, to the 18-years-old Hedwiga, daughter of king Kasimir the IV of Poland. All Landshut citizens are taking part in this play which is said to be the greatest historical festival of Germany and already for months the city and the citizens get prepared for the festival days. Our picture shows the trying on of the historical costumes in the dressing-room. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4848394: Jun 06, 1953 - Bagpiper Music in the City of the War. When relieving the guard before the Vienna Palace of Justice this time Scotch Soldiers appeared for the first time in their short kilts and surprised the Vienna people with the sounds of their bag-pipes. The picturesque parade was watched by a large crowd. / Bridgeman Images