In 1888, Vincent Van Gogh cut off his right ear in remorse for having threatened fellow artist Paul Gauguin.
In 1948, Japanese war criminal General Tojo attempted suicide to avoid being hanged.
In 1966, The Who guested on the final screening of BBC's Ready,Steady Go!
From the Telegraph & Argus of December 23rd, 1978...
British Rail is expecting approval next month for the building of two revolutionary experimental trains which could ultimately save services on many loss-making, lightly used branch lines. The new lightweight "railbuses" are the result of a link-up with British Leyland. Bodies like those on Leyland National buses produced at its Workington, Cumbria plant will be built to a four wheel chassis by British Rail workshop engineers.
From the Telegraph & Argus of December 23rd, 1953...
A warning to users of the new all-night burning fire-grates is given by Shipley's Sanitary Inspector, Mr W Farndale. They should make sure the ashes they throw into the dustbin are cool. There is a danger of hot ashes getting into the refuse wagon, being thrown on a tip, and continuing to smoulder. One tip fire broke out over three months after the offending embers had been inadequately covered over.
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