In 1498, Christopher Columbus reached the American mainland. He named it Santa Isle, believing it to be an island.
In 1914, Germany declared war on Russia.
In 2001, Japanese scientists invented a toothbrush with a built-in video camera.
25 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of August 1, 1982...
A new Methodist church is planned in the Thorpe area of Idle, Bradford, under a novel scheme which includes three blocks of flats.
50 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of August 1, 1957...
Eighteen lads will lose a "father and mother" when Lieutenant Colonel "Pop" Humphreys and his wife leave Spooner House Hostel, Killinghall Road, Bradford, in a few weeks' time.
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