In 1566, the Ottoman sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, who ruled for 46 years, died.
In 1914, the Batle of the Marne began, to end six days later with the death toll at half a million.
In 1988, eleven-year-old Thomas Gregory became the youngest person to swim the Channel, completing it in 12 hours.
From the Telegraph & Argus of September 6th, 1978...
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"Night Fever", "The Hustle", "Night Walk" and "Disco Jive". As heard on Pennine Radio. See you on Friday at FIELDEN SCHOOL OF DANCING, Masonic Ballroom, 3, Salem Street, off Manor Row,
Bradford 1. PERSONAL LESSONS DAILY.
From the Telegraph & Argus of September 6th, 1953...
Everything except a notice proclaiming "Telegraph & Argus is always on sale here", was destroyed in an early morning blaze at Ilkley railway station bookstall.
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