In 1783, the first ascent by a hot air balloon took place on this day. It lasted ten minutes.

In 1967, the Six Day War began in the Middle East.

In 2000, it was revealed that a pair of antique fishing reels had sold for £43,000 - they had cost £37 in 1929.

25 years ago

Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of June 5, 1982...

Ambler Thorn and Catherine Slack are joining forces in September. It is not a wedding but an amalgamation of two first schools in Queensbury, agreed by Bradford Council and approved by the Department of Education and Science.

50 years ago

Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of June 5, 1957...

Winner of the first "Miss She" contest in the opening week at Butlins Holiday Camp at Filey, was Josephine Pearce, of Mandale Grove, Bradford.