In 1940, Winston Churchill succeeded Neville Chamberlain as British Prime Minister.
In 1972, Slade began their first major headlining UK tour, with Status Quo as support.
In 1994, Nelson Mandela was sworn in as President of South Africa.
25 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of May 10, 1982
A Shipley amateur dramatic group figured among the awards at the three-day Wharfedale Drama Festival of one-act plays. They defied the odds after two of their cast had to pull out through illness just hours before they went on stage.
50 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of May 10, 1957
Labour retained control of Bradford City Council in the municipal election and the net result of the poll was that the Liberals increased their membership at the expense of the Conservatives.
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