In 1834, lifeboat inventor Lionel Lukin died.

In 1972, a miner's strike caused widespread electricity cuts in Britain.

In 1998, Chumbawamba member Danbert Nobacon spilled a bucket of water over John Prescott.

From the Telegraph & Argus of February 16th, 1979...

Magistrates at Bradford Juvenile Court have been told of a hail of missiles which were thrown between rival supporters during Bradford City's match against Huddersfield Town last October. Just before half time, showers of bricks and bottles were thrown on the Spion Kop terraces from one group to the other, said Mr. James Adams, prosecuting. A 15 year old boy denied that he had been involved in the stonethrowing but the case was proved and he was ordered to go to an attendance centre for 12 hours.

From the Telegraph & Argus of February 16th, 1954...

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