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.
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