In 1859, Charles Blondin made the first crossing of Niagra Falls on a tightrope.
In 1992, Baroness Thatcher entered the House of Lords.
In 1998, a survey revealed that only 57 per cent of men knew what colour their vacuum cleaner was.
25 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of June 30, 1982...
Falklands hero Chris Eames made a welcome return to the place he loves - the terraces at Valley Parade.
50 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of June 30, 1957...
Warm tributes to the work of the Bradford City High School in its 100- year existence was paid last night by Mr David Ronnie Hardman, speaking at the school's centenary speech day in St George's Hall, Bradford.
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