In 1886, Australian nurse Elizabeth Kenny, pioneer of the treatment of polio, was born.

In 1915, women became employed as "letter carriers" in Bradford.

In 1984, 40 people were killed when a suicide lorry bomber drove into the US embassy in Beirut.

From the Telegraph & Argus of September 20, 1975...Actress Diana Dors has come to the rescue of Bradford Alhambra. A revue called All Over Town had to be cancelled, leaving theatre management with a blank week. But Miss Dors stepped forward as top-of-the-bill in a new variety show.

From the Telegraph & Argus of September 20, 1950...

When is Odsal Stadium - home of Bradford Northern - to be developed as the Wembley of the North? The matter was referred to at a Bradford City Council meeting yesterday. The answer is as remote as ever, though inquiries reveal a new business relationship is probable between Bradford Northern and the Corporation.