In 1660, the monarchy was restored, after ten years of rule by Oliver Cromwell, when Charles II took the throne.

In 1945, Great Britain celebrated VE Day.

In 1984, the USSR announced that it would be boycotting that year's Los Angeles Olympics.

25 years ago

Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of May 8, 1982

Part of a listed Bradford church may be knocked down and replaced by 40 sheltered accommodation flats. The diocesan authority is looking at plans by Headrow Housing Corporation to alter the 102-year-old St Luke's Church in Manningham, which is badly damaged by dry rot and vandalism.

50 years ago

Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of May 8, 1957

Bradford is ready to clean up the area at the bottom of Manchester Road and has been for some months. But the health committee are still awaiting confirmation and they are getting impatient. This was made evident at yesterday's Bradford City Council meeting.