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.
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