ZUM4936936: Jun 06, 1954 - Zatopek Breaks Two More World Records: Emil Zatopek, the Czech long-distance runner, broke two more world records in Brussels yesterday. He broke his own time for the 10,000 meters and six miles. His new time for the 10,000 meters was 28 minutes, 54.2 seconds 7.4 secs off his previous best. His time for the six miles was 27 minutes 59.2 seconds and 9.2 secs better than his previous best over the distance / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4937032: Jun. 06, 1954 - East tells East of West.; Now in Britain for the filming of J. Arthur Rank's 'The Purple Plain' in which she stars with Gregory Peck is Burmese actress Win Min Than. After studying a few years ago with England's Ballet Rembert she went on the stage in Burma as bothactress and dancer and when J. Arthur Rank needed a Burmese girl for” The Purple Plain” Win Min Than was chosen for the role / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4937517: Jun. 06, 1954 - President Tito on state visit to Greece: Drive Through Streets of Athens: President Tito of Yugoslavia arrived in Athens on five-day visit at the invitation of king Paul of the ~ ellenes.. the President arrived aboard the Yugoslavia vessel 'Galeb' and was greeted by the King aboard followed by a state drive through the streets of Athens.. Picture shows: King Paulon right and President NT Tito acknowledge the Cheers of the en-lookers during their drive through the streets of Athens / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4940455: Aug. 08, 1954 - Streamlined racing car off t he secret list. Tests start on new formula 1 Grand Prix car; A 12 months secret was ended yesterday when the new 2 1/2 litre Connaught Grand Prix racing car arrived at Goodwood racing circuit to begin its track tests. The new car, which has an all enveloping aerodynamic body and a large tail fin, was revealed as Britain's first ever streamlined Grand Prix racing car. 38 year old Mr. Ronald Clarke designer of the car, yesterday took the car out for its first test runs. Trials will continue for many weeks / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4940764: Aug. 24, 1954 - 24-8-54 Preview of the National Radio Show. Three dimensional TV set - Avis Scott, seen at today's preview of the National Radio Show, which opens at Earls Court tomorrow demonstrating a three dimensional television set. Note the people in background viewing through 3-D glasses / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4940894: Sep. 06, 1954 - Admiral Sir Guy Grantham K.C.B. To Succeed Admiral Earl Mountbatten - commander In Chief Mediterranean: It has been announced that Admiral Sir Guy Granthan K.C.B., C.B.E. D.S.O., D.S.C., is to succeed Admiral the Earl Mountabatten of Burma, as commander in chief Mediterranean station, and commander in chief allied forces, Mediterranean / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4941084: Sep. 09, 1954 - Film Director's wife goes Shopping. Mrs. John Huston, wife of film director, John Huston wore this leather coat and carried a Leather bag, when she went shopping in London today. She arrived yesterday after a visit to America and ~ s to join her husband who is filming “Moby Dick” at ~ isguard / Bridgeman Images