In 1850, the Charlotte Jane was the first immigrant ship to arrive in New Zealand.

In 1988, junior minister of health Edwina Currie resigned after her remarks that most British eggs are infected with salmonella.

In 1990, pop singer Rod Stewart, 45, married model Rachel Hunter, 22.

From the Telegraph & Argus of December 16th, 1978...

Bradford Boys under-15 team continued their run of success when they defeated Spen Valley 5-0 in the Yorkshire Trophy. The game was almost completely dominated by the Bradford side, with the home midfield trio setting up a hatful of chances for their front runners. Craig Snipe, the captain for the day, along with Stephen Molloy, in the Bradford defence, were outstanding in this very impressive display.

From the Telegraph & Argus of December 16th, 1953...

Using one of the most modern methods of fire-fighting - the atomised spray - Bradford Fire Brigade early today prevented the threatened destruction by fire of a five-storey building at the junction of Cheapside and Duke Street, Bradford.It was not the first time the atomised spray, designed to bring the temperature of a burning building down rapidly, has been used, but it was the biggest success in Bradford so far.