ZUM4841378: May 05, 1953 - They recently held a vacuum cleaning contest between men and housewives on well-known Jusgfernstieg in the center of Hamburg. Vnis contest proved that men were mach more perfect and faster than housewives. We are showing some snapshots of the site of the losore. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4841816: May 05, 1953 - Johnnie Ray Engaged: The famous American Crooner, Johnnie Ray, has announced his commitment to 21- year old singer, Sylvia Drew, of Wimbledon- a vocalist with Vic Lewis's band- which is appearing with Johnnie Ray on his British tour. Johnnie Ray opens this evening at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Picture Shows: Johnnie Ray photographed with Sylvia Drew, to whom he has become engaged. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4846872: May 16, 1953 - During maneuvers, an American jet fighter, F-89, collided with a transport vehicle, G-82. At least five people were killed, and police, Red Cross, and firemen assisted at the scene. American MPs arrived at the scene shortly thereafter. The pilot of the jet fighter lost both of his legs. Pictured is the unlucky crash site in Helmsbach. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4847092: May 18, 1953 - Queen of Tonga arrives for coronation.: Queen Salote of Tonga - the 20-stone 6 ft. 3ins. ruler from the South Seas, arrived in London today - to wait the Coronation. She is the only person in the British Commonwealth, apart from members of the Royal Family - who is entitles to be addressed “Your Majesty”. Queen Salote is to be a guest of the Government at St. James's Palace / 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