In 1871, Britain had its first official bank holiday - Whit Monday.
In 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing became the first people to reach the summit of Everest.
In 1997, Mohammed Al Fayed bought Fulham Football Club.
25 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of May 29, 1982
Voluntary groups in Bradford have been invited to apply for a share of £4 million made available by the Government and the Council.
The cash is aimed at tackling problems caused by the district's industrial and economic decline.
50 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of May 29, 1957
An all-time record of 791 entries were received for the Bingley Robertshaw Music Festival. It was announced at a meeting yesterday that last year's total of 709 had been beaten for the event on June 21.
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