In 1858, Lake Victoria, the source of the Nile, was discovered by the British explorer, John Speke.
In 1926, the first British traffic lights were installed at Piccadilly Circus in London.
In 1998, a survey revealed that men got more pleasure out of sex than women, but women got more pleasure in shopping then men.
25 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of August 3, 1982...
Members of Otley Building Society have been recommended by their directors to approve a proposed merger with Skipton Building Society.
50 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of August 3, 1957...
A civic reception is being prepared at Yeadon for an American servicemen, now serving in Germany, whose home is at Yeadon, Pennsylvania.
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