In 1796, Edward Jenner gave the first smallpox inoculation.

In 1940, the Home Guard was formed.

In 1999, Kevin Keegan was confirmed as the new England football coach.

25 years ago

Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of May 14, 1982...

The annual cost of providing council services for every 1,000 of the population in Bradford was £308,399 and £282,507 in Kirklees. Education for the same number was £178,803 in Bradford, and £159,516 in Kirklees.

50 years ago

Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of May 14, 1957...

The Lord Mayor and Mayoress of Bradford, Alderman and Mrs H R Walker, paid a visit to Bradford Education Department's Langley Special School in Station Road, Baildon. They met 24 children who suffer from heart conditions.