In 1846, A US dentist used an anaesthetic for the first time, to remove a tumour from a patient's jaw.

In 1928, the first frosted electric light bulb was patented.

In 1984, Bishop Desmond Tutu was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace.

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

Eleven people were arrested at Bradford's multi-racial festival when fighting broke out during one of the main attractions - a Rock against Racism pop concert. Scuffles on stage and in the audience brought the concert to a sudden, chaotic close, as police stepped in to remove violent protesters - five of them women. The incident happened as the Leeds new wave group Icon Leadzz were about to start their performance.

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

ADVERTISEMENT: Remarkable scenes in Bank Street, Strong Men Weep. Television set owners who saw the new Ferguson models in stock at Super Radio Co. (Bfd) Ltd, Bank Street, Bradford, stood and wept when they realised that the set they possessed was not a Ferguson. But among the tears were many smiles of joy from the proud possessors of a new Ferguson set, many of whom left Super Radio with sets clutched in their arms.