In 1895, American comedy legend Buster Keaton was born.
In 1957, the USSR launched the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1.
In 1970, singer Janis Joplin was found dead in an hotel room in Hollywood.
From the Telegraph & Argus of October 4, 1975...People will lie down in the road in front of buses tomorrow in protest against the latest fares increases. The protest will be held from noon at the bus terminus on Meadway, Woodside, Bradford. It was organised by the Wyke Ward Labour Party and will be supported by the local Community Association.
From the Telegraph & Argus of October 4, 1950...Bingley Boys' Grammar School
students have been told by headmaster Mr J Boston that open-neck shirts are not permitted during school hours. The style has been fairly widely adopted in recent years, but the boys have now been requested to wear a tie. The school tie of maroon and silver will be preferable, but not compulsory.
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