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Today's Anniversary

Smallpox Declared Eradicated

The 9 December marks the 40th Anniversary of smallpox being declared eradicated. Edward Jenner had discovered in 1798 that vaccination could prevent the disease, and in 1967, the World Health Organisation intensified efforts to eliminate it.

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3rd December 2019

Dad’s Army, Battle of the River Plate and more

Here’s our regularly-updated selection of films that may be of use to news editors and journalists in covering important anniversaries, contextualising current events or illustrating trending topics. British Royal Family With the British Royal Family in the media spotlight, British Pathé remains the home of royal footage, with
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5th November 2019

Armistice Day, Apollo 12, Suez Canal and more
23rd October 2019

Wall St Crash, Suez Crisis and more
8th October 2019

Second Boer War, HMS Royal Oak Sunk and more

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: Japan. Bullet Train (shinkansen); New to the Archive: A real treat for train lovers this week- this 11 minute feature from 1982 takes an in-depth look at the Japanese Shinkansen, all aboard!

: France: Luxury Restaurant Opens For Dogs.; New to the Archive: This film looks back at 1984, to a restaurant in France- though, its especially for dogs!

: U.K.: Olney Pancake Race.; New to the Archive: This film looks back to the Olney Pancake Race in 1959, an odd British tradition that can be traced back to 1445!

: U.K.: -Wonders In Puppetry: "Thunderbirds" Science Fiction Series A Television Hit; New to the Archive: 'F.A.B.!'. This film looks behind the scenes on the set of 'Thunderbirds' in 1965.

: India: Filming Of The New James Bond Film 'octopussy'; New to the Archive: This film looks behind the scenes at the filming of the Bond film 'Octopussy' in 1982.

: Japan: Tokyo's Disneyland Opens To The Public.; New to the Archive: This film looks back to 1983, when Disneyland in Tokyo opened to the public.

: France: New Tgv Train; New to the Archive: This film from 1981 shows the inauguration of the TGV in France. Today, the TGV network carries about 110 million passengers a year!

: Usa: Colourful Spectacle At 11th Annual International Balloon Fiesta; New to the Archive: Up, up, and away! This film from 1982 looks at the 11th International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

: West Germany: Magic Cubes And Puzzles Prove Popular At Toy Fair.; New to the Archive: This film looks back to 1982, and shows the seismic impact of the Rubik's Cube at a Toy Fair in West Germany.

: Amphibious Automobile In San Francisco; New to the Archive: Take a look at this wonderful car from 1916, which is amphibious, able to be driven on land and on water!