In 1896, the first horseless carriage show took place at the Imperial Institute in London.
In 1949, Great Britain's first self-service launderette opened.
In 2000, astronomers claimed to have found eight new planets - the smallest being 95 times the size of Earth.
25 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of May 9, 1982
Crucial meetings at Bradford's City Hall tonight will decide who is to lead the Labour and Conservative parties which came neck and neck in last Thursday's election with 42 seats each.
50 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of May 9, 1957
A special commission has been appointed by the Leeds Regional Hospital Board to visit Bradford's hospitals. After investigation, it will meet the Management Committee to formulate policies of development and improvement.
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