ZUM4893599: Nov. 11, 1953 - The modernest Opera of the World...... is the re-built Nationaltheater of Munich, which was re-opened on 21.11.1963. After the Opening-Ceremony in the morning, in the evening the opera” Frau ohne Schatten by Richard Strauss was performanced. OPS Prince Konstantin of Bavaria with his wife in the foyer of the theatre. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4893833: Nov. 11, 1953 - Stars prepare for the” Toy Symphony”. Anna Neagle Conducts.: Many well known stars are taking part in the” Toy Symphony” which is being held at the Savoy hotel this evening in aid of the Musicians Benevolent fund. Screen star Anna Neagle is to conduct an orchestra which includes many well known personalities in the Musical world including Eileen Joyce, Sir John Barbirolli and Sir Malcolm Sergeant, who will all take part - playing unusual instruments such as the triangle etc / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4907581: Jan. 01, 1954 - Ship of a thousand Romances” makes last trip: The Australian dubbed her” the ship of a thousand romances” the graceful 21,000 ton P and O liner Mooltan, left Tilbury today and her last journey to the brakers at Clyde. The liner went into service between London and Australia in 1923 / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4921479: Tue. 04, 1954 - The Russian freighter” Ligovo” ran into trouble in the North East Sea Canal, which was blocked. Damage was already in the range of over 500,000DM. The ship was carrying valuable pelts and hides. The crew worked quickly, hoping to find as many of the pelts as they could before they washed away / Bridgeman Images