In 1850 the first hippopotamus arrived in Britain.

In 1871 Parliament passed the Bank Holiday Act, creating holidays.

In 1977 Star Wars was released in America.

25 years ago

Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of May 25, 1982...

Shipley will not get its motorway following a decision today by the Secretary of State for Transport. There will, however, be road changes from Kildwick to Bingley to ease the flow of traffic.

50 years ago

Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of May 25, 1957...

Bradford exporters are extremely disappointed at President Eisenhower's decision ordering a higher tariff on wool cloth imported this year. Mr D Price, secretary of Bradford wool export group, said: "It will reduce our export of cloth to the US very seriously."