In 1789, novelist James Fenimore Cooper was born.
In 1823, gas was first used in Bradford.
In 1978, Bulgarian defector Georgi Markov died four days after being stabbed with a poison-tipped umbrella.
From the Telegraph & Argus of September 15, 1975...
Yorkshire folk recovering from the expense of their annual break face 25 per cent increases in the cost of holidays at northern resorts next year. In contrast, holidaymakers seeking package deals abroad face increases of 18 per cent - with sunshine more or less guaranteed.
From the Telegraph & Argus of September 15, 1950...Lift the phone, dial lthe number - and fish and chips will be brought piping hot to your door. A Bradford suburban fish and chip shop owner has started a home delivery service, convinced that when the Holme Moss television station begins to operate, fish shops will find trade on the decline in winter. He charges 2d. for delivery.
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