In 1877, Thomas Edison demonstrated his "phonograph" which featured him reciting "Mary had a little lamb".

In 1883, the last of the quaggas died in Amsterdam zoo.

In 1964, one of the Great Train Robbers, Charlie Wilson, escaped from prison.

From the Telegraph & Argus of August 12th, 1977...

Skateboarders in Bradford may have run out of road - dozens of new riders using the city's parks, pavements and roads have brought complaints and congestion. Shopkeepers in Bradford report tremendous sales of skateboards with buyers snapping up as many as they can get of the cheaper priced boards. After a couple of false starts in this country over the past two to three years, the sport is now getting more popular.

From the Telegraph & Argus of August 12th, 1952...

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