ZUM4868902: Aug. 08, 1953 - Geometricians of 20 countries meet in Paris: This is what the geometricians of the French Polar Expedition looked like. Part of the Exhibition now being held at Borbonne in connection with the 8th international congress of Geometricians. 20 countries have sent their delegates. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4868774: Aug. 08, 1953 - The Greek Earthquake Disaster Whole Towns Slide Into Sea: More tremors rocked the Greek islands in the Ionian Sea today as British warships arrived to help in rescue operations. A” Dunkirk” evacuation went into operation to take survivors to the mainland / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4866853: Aug 07, 1953 - Tube Train Crashes Off Line: A two - coach empty Underground train came off the rails at High Barnet early today. The first coach slid down the embankment, and the driver, Natorman T. Barker, was taken to hospital with shock. The second each hung over the edge of the embankment. The accident cecurred as the train was being drives into the sidings. Five trails were cancelled but normal services ran again soon afterwards / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4866981: Aug. 08, 1953 - Raising the” Kronprins Frederik.: Efforts to raise the sunken Danish liner,” Kronprins Frederik, which capsized and sank after being swept by fire in April, at Harwich, are being made today. Salvage men have been working on the ship for months, and work began this morning on raising her / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4866388: Aug. 01, 1953 - 1.8.53 Ballet dancer engaged to London surgeon - Ballet dancer Julia Warrack was all smiles yesterday. A new ring glittered on her left hand. Miss Warrack, age 23, now dancing at the Paris night club, Le Bal Tabarin, had just announced her commitment to Mr. David Bain, 38, a London surgeon / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4866045: Jul. 30, 1953 - Girl-Guides Rally At The Chateau De Jambville (France): 2.400 Young Girl Guides From France And Other Countries Are Gathered At The Chateau De Jambville. This Is The First Big Meeting Of The Girl Guides And Has Begen From Monday And Will Last Till August 4th. Lady Baden Powell, Wife Of The Famous Founder Of Scouts Is Seen Greeting The Young Girl Guides. / Bridgeman Images