In 1431, Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake as a heretic in Rouen, France.

In 1949, a test pilot made the first escape by ejector seat in Britain.

In 1998, a Spanish air traffic controllers' strike hit British holidaymakers.

25 years ago

Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of May 30, 1982

Providing a better service for investors should be easier for the Bradford & Bingley building society for they have just placed a £110,000 contract with Wang computers for word-processing equipment.

50 years ago

Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of May 30, 1957

Olympic and champion riders and horses are to contest events on both days of the horse-jumping show which is to be staged at the Odsal stadium, Bradford on June 28 and 29.