In 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on American bases in the Pacific and declared it was at war with Britain and the United States.
In 1982, the first execution by lethal injection took place at Fort Worth prison, Texas.
In 2003 President Robert Mugabe announced that Zimbabwe was quitting the Commonwealth.
25 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of December 7, 1982...
Pastor Jim King has backed a campaign to have the city's sex shops licensed. Mr King, of Church of the Way in Idle, is one of the ministers calling for the Council to clamp down on the shops, hoping it will lead to their closure.
50 years ago
Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of December 7, 1957...
Bradford corporation trolley and motor bus travellers may soon find their fares increasing by 6d. Bradford transport committee has recommended an increase.
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