In 1913, suffragettes set fire to pillar boxes in Bradford
In 1953, US Senator John F. Kennedy married Jacqueline Lee Bouvier in Newport, Rhode Island.
In 1970, Palestinian hijackers blew up three airliners in Jordan.
From the Telegraph & Argus of September 12, 1975...Electronic watches may keep better time but they can make life difficult for watchmakers. This is one of the new hazards facing skilful craftsmen like Mr Walter Maddison, who is soon to leave his workshop at Oak Lane, Bradford. He is retiring at 70 because of failing eyesight.
From the Telegraph & Argus of September 12, 1950... Students enrolled in thousands last night for evening institute courses in Bradford. Staff of the Further Education Department were busy all day answering hundreds of queries from prospective students and their employers. About 10,000 students are expected in the next few days.
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