In 1874, American Harry S. Parmelee patented the sprinkler head.

In 1932, US president Herbert Hoover delcared that it was time to end the prohibition laws.

In 1969, the Jackson Five (as the newest Motown act) appeared at a Beverley Hills club concert organised by Diana Ross.

From the Telegraph & Argus of August 11th, 1978...

Undercliffe Cemetery is just like a horror movie set, according to Bradford-born Mrs. June Wedgwood-Benn, who returned to the city for the first time in 26 years yesterday. Mrs. Wedgwood-Benn, sister-in-law of Energy Minister Mr. Tony Benn, came to Bradford to find the grave of her grandfather, and was appalled by the state of the cemetery. She said it is so overgrown she was unable even to find the gravestone she was looking for.

From the Telegraph & Argus of August 11th, 1953...

British Railways announced today that passenger train services at Wyke and Norwood Green station, between Bradford and Halifax, will be withdrawn after the present summer train service ends on 20 September. Reason given is that passenger services are being maintained at a loss. The station will remain in use as a siding for dealing with full wagon loads of inward traffic not requiring cartage.